Games Like DEAD OR SCHOOL

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Anime 9.9%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-RPG that mirrors the side-scrolling combat and character progression of the seed game.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Anime 24.5%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Sexual Content 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar side-scrolling action and anime-inspired visuals with a focus on strategic combat and exploration.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.8%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Anime 17.4%, Action 7.1%, Sexual Content 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Momodora, this title offers fluid hack-and-slash gameplay with a strong focus on a female protagonist.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Anime 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that prioritizes stylish hack-and-slash combat and a meta-narrative experience.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Anime 16.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive 2D action game that captures the challenging combat and atmospheric exploration of the genre.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Anime 21.9%, RPG 8.3%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality metroidvania that emphasizes fast-paced action and precise movement in a beautiful 2D world.

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Metroidvania 20%, Anime 16.2%, Nudity 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that features a female protagonist and combat mechanics heavily inspired by classic hack-and-slash titles.

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.4%, Anime 27.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Action 11.1%, Metroidvania 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game featuring two female protagonists fighting through a demon-infested school, perfectly matching the seed's theme.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Anime 14%, Side Scroller 10.2%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep RPG customization and exploration mechanics within a gothic, anime-styled 2D world.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Sexual Content 14.7%, Anime 14.1%, Nudity 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash title that leans heavily into the mature, action-oriented themes and female-led combat of the seed game.

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action 10.9%, Anime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D action game that focuses on fast, combo-heavy combat and traditional artistic aesthetics.

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Anime 26.2%, RPG 17%, Action 15.1%, Hack and Slash 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in a modern urban environment that captures the anime-inspired combat and exploration feel.

THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Anime 19.5%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Sexual Content 14.3%, Nudity 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game featuring a female protagonist that emphasizes stylish combat and anime-style storytelling.

Zombies have invaded Gamicademi, and now it's up to Blanc and friends to school them! Take them out with crazy combos in this hack 'n' slash with a tag-team in single player, or complete special missions with up to 3 other players with online play!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Anime 20.5%, Zombies 18.6%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, JRPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directly matches the 'anime girls vs. zombies' premise with high-octane hack-and-slash gameplay.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Anime 17.7%, Side Scroller 16%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fluid side-scrolling action with unique time-manipulation mechanics and a vibrant anime aesthetic.

Lose the clothes, save your life! This is a survival story of 5 high school girls happened in the world of "Onechanbara"!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Sexual Content 20.8%, Nudity 16.8%, Zombies 15.3%, Anime 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that centers on school girls fighting through a zombie apocalypse with a variety of weapons.

Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Anime 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Sexual Content 10.1%, JRPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on character-driven narratives and combat in a dark, stylized world.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.6%, Anime 14.3%, RPG 13.3%, Action 12.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling action with RPG elements and a sci-fi aesthetic that rewards gear customization.

Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.4%, Sexual Content 22.2%, Anime 18.8%, Nudity 12%, Hack and Slash 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A niche action game that shares the dark, anime-inspired aesthetic and female-led combat focus.

In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, you'll need to scour the inside of an abandoned hotel, looking for clues to solve the mystery of the hotel and ensure your escape from a mysterious, murderous mascot intent to kill.

Why similar: Sexual Content 34%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Anime 16.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Nudity 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror title that features a female protagonist navigating a hostile environment with anime-style visuals.

An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!

Why similar: Sexual Content 46.1%, Nudity 21.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 10.6%, Hack and Slash 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into the specific niche aesthetic and combat style found in the seed game.

In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.

Why similar: Anime 43.6%, Nudity 19.4%, JRPG 9%, Sexual Content 7.9%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the niche anime aesthetic and urban exploration themes found in the seed game.

A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!

Why similar: Sexual Content 22.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Nudity 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that focuses on exploration and combat with a distinct anime-inspired art style.

In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Sexual Content 23.6%, Nudity 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Anime 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features character progression and combat mechanics similar to the seed game.

A third-person shooting game in which the player will play as the sweet girl Sakura and fight the zombies! Zombies will tear off your clothes to weaken you, you'll need to collect equipment and ammo to fight back!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Zombies 20.5%, Anime 19.3%, Sexual Content 18.3%, Nudity 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that directly targets the zombie-slaying and anime aesthetic of the seed game.

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Anime 16.3%, Sexual Content 15.1%, Nudity 9.8%

This is a TPS game. Shooting, fighting, dress-up, puzzle solving, and more. In the future, a special germ causes humans to be constantly infected and mutated. The protagonist, Jodi, is a brave journalist who goes on her way to find the legendary antidote and is in danger.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Sexual Content 26%, Zombies 18.9%, Nudity 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI- is the all-new all-action brawler from the creators of SENRAN KAGURA. The girls of Bhikkhuni are infected with the mysterious VR-Virus and the only way to control it is to fight.

Why similar: Anime 25.8%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Sexual Content 20.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Nudity 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action game featuring a large cast of female characters and intense hack-and-slash combat.

The non-PC buxom shinobi of SENRAN KAGURA, the brawler series that’s as over-the-top with its fighting mechanics as it is with its gratuitous depictions of female ninja in various forms of undress, invade the PC realm for the first time in HD and 60fps glory.

Why similar: Anime 28.7%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Sexual Content 17.6%, Nudity 15.9%, Hack and Slash 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale hack-and-slash combat with a strong emphasis on anime character design and customization.

The novice priestess who serves "the Spirit of Aqua”, Clementine fights against so-called demons with the spirit's blessings in this exploration based side-scrolling action game!

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.3%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Nudity 18.3%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Anime 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that incorporates metroidvania elements and a similar mature anime aesthetic.

Defeat evil forces together with those cute anime girls! This fast-paced anime shooter thrusts you into a vibrant world under siege by malevolent forces, and only a squad of adorable yet formidable anime girls can save the day.

Why similar: Sexual Content 21.7%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Zombies 19.7%, Anime 19.4%, Nudity 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A shooter that focuses on the core premise of anime-style characters surviving a zombie apocalypse.

RWBY: GRIMM ECLIPSE is a 4 player, online co-op, hack and slash game based upon Rooster Teeth’s international hit series RWBY.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.4%, Anime 29.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action 8.4%, Cute 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A team-based hack-and-slash game that captures the anime-inspired combat and monster-slaying feel.

A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.

Why similar: Sexual Content 40.1%, Nudity 23.6%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Action 2.8%

Delta wakes up from the explosion。 Found the surrounding area has been overrun by zombies。 In the escape from the Institute on the way to save the strange girl named Rei。 Find out the truth about the world and lead the survivors to live through this disaster。

Why similar: Sexual Content 31.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 14.5%, Zombies 11.5%, RPG 7.5%

The world is facing a disease of unknown origin, resulting in a large number of humans going missing or mutating into monsters that only know killing and eating. The survivors have formed various resistance and self-defense organizations to fight against these monsters in order to survive.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Anime 22.5%, Zombies 22.5%, Sexual Content 12%, Nudity 6.7%

Solve hidden items and puzzles while avoiding abyssal zombies and traps at school.

Why similar: Sexual Content 41.7%, Female Protagonist 31.3%, Nudity 13.1%, Zombies 11.8%, Horror 1.7%

"Haydee" is a hardcore old-style metroidvania mixed with modern-day third person shooter and platformer mechanics. As well as a sexy character.

Why similar: Sexual Content 42.3%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Nudity 21.5%, Metroidvania 5.4%, Action 2%

UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent, so be careful.

Why similar: Sexual Content 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Anime 16.1%, Nudity 14.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%

Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.

Why similar: Anime 30.7%, Zombies 21.6%, Action 13%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Sexual Content 10.1%

The Dreamcutter, a mysterious scythe with an ulterior motive, promises sexy rewards and a chance at escape. What strange dangers and exotic encounters will you find inside your own mind?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.1%, Sexual Content 20.6%, Anime 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Nudity 10.8%

It's a well-designed side-by-side action adventure game that allows you to control a single character, deftly destroying traps and heroically killing hordes of zombies along the way by executing gorgeous commotion, using a variety of weapons, and unleashing powerful skills.

Why similar: Sexual Content 21.5%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Anime 16.6%, Zombies 16%, Hack and Slash 11.2%

An action-packed survival shooter featuring anime girls, wave-based zombie combat, loot scavenging, epic boss battles, and cooperative multiplayer mayhem.

Why similar: Zombies 37.4%, Anime 35.4%, Action 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Horror 2.3%

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Anime 15.5%, Metroidvania 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.1%

Eris finds herself alone in a world full of monsters with a scythe and a gun as her only means of protection. Join her on her journey as she battles her way through a swarm of enemies to reach her goal!

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.8%, Anime 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Nudity 12.5%, RPG 9.2%

Get ready for a voxel art action game featuring an unprecedented level of freedom! A whole range of cute girl monsters are waiting to punch, kick, wrap you up, suck your blood, and eat you right up.

Why similar: Sexual Content 28.8%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Nudity 18.4%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 8%

Step into a beautifully somber pixel art world of decay filled with grotesque, writhing abominations...A dark action RPG that follows the journey of a demon-slaying nun who must resist destruction and despair while purging the corruption from this world one boss after another!

Why similar: Sexual Content 38.7%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Anime 13.1%, Nudity 6.5%

A heart-pumping fusion of zombie FPS and erotic dating sim! A sudden pandemic has turned the world into a zombie-infested hellscape. Seek safety with three attractive heroines!

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.3%, Zombies 20%, Nudity 18.5%, Anime 15.6%, Action 8.7%

“Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.1%, Anime 21.8%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action 11%, RPG 10.4%

Kaori is a good girl who always does the right thing. But one day, succumbed to temptation, she stole panties in the Mall... Cursed Pantsu is a story-driven action-adventure game with RPG and platforming elements about Kaori’s adventures in the Hellish Mall.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Sexual Content 21.3%, Anime 18.8%, Nudity 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.9%

This is a third-person beautiful girl fighting zombie game. Elements such as shooting, changing clothes, and shelters are included. The heroine is a high school student in the countryside, in a constant cycle, looking for her former friends alone, and taking refuge in a small villa.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Sexual Content 24.8%, Nudity 15%, Zombies 13.2%, Action 6.2%

Slaughter the ghouls to save the girls! Build up your love nest and woo four heroines as you fight to survive a ruined zombie hellscape! A one-of-a-kind Post apocalyptic FPS dating sim game filled with intense zombie killing action and lusty romance!

Why similar: Sexual Content 40.7%, Anime 24%, Zombies 23.9%, Action 6.7%, Cute 1.8%

Free the anime girls from their cages and destroy the evil forces! Play in the best hentai shooter game with nudity!

Why similar: Sexual Content 21.6%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Anime 20.2%, Zombies 17.1%, Nudity 12.9%

Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Anime 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, JRPG 8.4%, Nudity 7.7%

The Chosen is a heroic RPG. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen?

Why similar: Anime 39.7%, Nudity 19.3%, Sexual Content 14.7%, RPG 11.3%, JRPG 5%

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, Zombies 21.2%, Anime 17.8%, Sexual Content 9.8%, Action 9.2%

Full metal schoolgirl destroys an exploitative enterprise! (...while being livestreamed)

Why similar: Female Protagonist 59%, Action 20.7%, Anime 16.3%, Cute 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Anthophobia is a side-scrolling action survival horror. In the wake of a global plant-based pandemic, the protagonist has kept hidden in her apartment for three months. Now that her water supplies have run dry, it is time to brave the floral armageddon and seek new shelter.

Why similar: Sexual Content 29.1%, Zombies 27%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Side Scroller 8%, Anime 7.9%