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ENENRA is a third person, character action game with an emphasis on abilities, set in a cyberpunk world.

Why similar: Character Action Game 49.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.8% ★, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action 0.7%, Indie 0.3%

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Character Action Game 49.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action 6.5%, Indie 3.2%

Fight a variety of enemies inside intense high action arenas.

Why similar: Character Action Game 51.1% ★, Beat 'em up 24.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action 8.4%, Combat 3.5%

The Last Barbarian is a 3D action hack and slash game.

Why similar: Character Action Game 31.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.5% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action 6.7%

Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.

Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.5% ★, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action 4.5%

A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.7% ★, Character Action Game 34.1% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A fast paced 2D hack and slash, adventure game. Attack, Dodge, and Charge Up to maintain your weapon's durability as you take on waves of enemies.

Why similar: Character Action Game 36.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 23% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Action 2.6%

Cenk The Chopper is a fast paced hack-and-slash game. Fight through hordes of mutants and robots in a world you've made go to hell. Chop 'em up everything you see till the end of it.

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action 2.8%

Join schoolgirl superhero Reya and her manager Nio as they embark on their journey as Hero Content Creators, fighting monstrous beings that emerge daily from a dimension beyond. Anime-inspired, heart-pounding hero action is waiting for you!

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.9% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Combat 3.9%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Character Action Game 41% ★, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Spectacle fighter 23% ★, Action 6%, Beat 'em up 5.4%

An adventure-packed slasher where you play as the heir to a legendary blade, crushing armies of faded stars and battling the very creators of the universe.

Why similar: Character Action Game 47.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Beat 'em up 5.9%, Action 2.4%

Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.6% ★, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action 3.3%

Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Combat 4%

Save the last world in a solar system of living planets being consumed by an invading interstellar army, playing as the world's champion and its goddess. Take on the epic full length campaign and competitive combat focused challenge mode that awaits you in this Sci-Fi spectacle fighter epic.

Why similar: Character Action Game 35.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.9% ★, Beat 'em up 19%, Hack and Slash 16%, Sci-fi 3.5%

Improve your sword skills for the time to come.

Why similar: Character Action Game 46.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action 4.2%, Combat 3.6%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Character Action Game 36% ★, Hack and Slash 32.6%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Action 8.4%, Beat 'em up 3.8%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Character Action Game 27.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 25% ★, Action 7.7%, Beat 'em up 7.7%

Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!

Why similar: Character Action Game 39.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Beat 'em up 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action 5.7%

Cave crawl is an action-packed first-person melee adventure where you navigate your way through chambers of enemies to hopefully climb out alive. On the way you may find mysterious merchants who sell strange and curious items to aid you on your journey.

Why similar: Character Action Game 61% ★, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action 11.4%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

You're a bird with a broadsword, kicking thousands of fascists so hard they fly into the sun. Joined by a hoe-wielding badger, a mouse with a frying pan, and all the Molotovs you can chuck: You’ll resist occupation, defend the helpless, and push the Verminsteel back under the rock they crawled from.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.8% ★, Character Action Game 30.7% ★, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action 6.4%, Beat 'em up 5.2%

ZHUST - THE ILLUSION SOUL is third person Hack & Slash game with various combo and fast-paced attack moveset.

Why similar: Character Action Game 47.4% ★, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.7%

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.3% ★, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Spectacle fighter 24.1% ★, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Aztez is a highly stylized, brutally satisfying beat 'em up set in the world of the Aztec Empire. Take on the role of an elite close combat unit and undergo missions on behalf of the Empire in the turn-based metagame, and fight against warriors and mythological foes alike using 8 unique weapons in real time combat mode.

Why similar: Character Action Game 44% ★, Beat 'em up 34.6%, Action 14.4%, Indie 7%

Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up!Engage in insane aerial martial arts combat against countless opponents!It utilizes a 'Wild Meter' which increases the power of your attacks butalso makes enemies more aggressive!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Character Action Game 20% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Action 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.3%

Follow Kirk on his quest to stop the ongoing battle between birds and wormkind in this sci-fantasy, hack n slash, action game. Fighting alongside Kirk are his childhood friends Halice the worm warrior princess and Carper the secret agent bee.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Spectacle fighter 30.1% ★, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action 9.6%, Combat 2.7%

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Character Action Game 33.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.5% ★, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Beat 'em up 10.3%, Action 6.8%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.7% ★, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Spectacle fighter 22.4% ★, Beat 'em up 8.1%, Action 5.7%

Proxy Blade Zero is a hardcore 3D action game with technical combat. Play as Fenrir, an advanced battle android, against the armies of King Anima.

Why similar: Character Action Game 36.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action 3.4%

Forest Adventure is a side scrolling action game. In this game you play as Freddy the frog. The frog's home was taken over by green monsters and they want to stay there forever. Save the forest from green scoundrels!

Why similar: Character Action Game 49.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 30.7% ★, Indie 10.1%, Action 10%

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.1% ★, Beat 'em up 18%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action 2.9%

Relive the arcade era! Select from 8 unique characters and brawl your way to victory - solo or with a friend! A genre mashup of Japanese 90s gaming, it mixes stylish combos, sidescrolling action, and twitch combat puzzles, set in a pixel art cyberpunk world harkening to the days of 16 bit.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.7% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 8%, Indie 5.5%

Kijutsu Rider is a fast paced third person hack and slash anime styled action game where you play as one of five unstoppable heroes, carve your way through waves of monstrous enemies, take down the black cross conglomerate and save the world.

Why similar: Character Action Game 39.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 30.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action 5.6%, Sci-fi 2%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action 3.6%, Indie 2%

Dash. Slash. Glide. Discover your legacy as the heir to a legendary African samurai in this high-velocity 3D action game, featuring futuristic swordplay, kinetic parkour, and anime-inspired action.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.7% ★, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action 3.8%

A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.

Why similar: Character Action Game 46.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.2% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action 4.7%, Indie 2.9%

You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.1% ★, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.6%

Play as Shion, a mysterious battle-hardened android, in this high-intensity character action game to defeat waves of enemies with stylish scythe attacks and time-stopping abilities!

Why similar: Character Action Game 49.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action 5.2%, Combat 1.2%

In a mysterious castle, sorceress Aurora has been asleep for centuries. Able to summon powerful Elementals to fight by her side, Ever must protect the fortress from monsters and its most‑sought‑after secret while trying to discover who was responsible for Aurora’s slumber and find a way to wake her.

Why similar: Character Action Game 35.5% ★, Beat 'em up 28.3%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action 6.5%, Combat 5.8%

Rebel Engine mixes the stylish combat of a Hack n' Slash with the speed and gunplay of a '90s FPS in a unique, fast-paced action game. Combine gunshots with melee attacks to create devastating combos! Lead the rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation and liberate all of robot-kind!

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.8% ★, Beat 'em up 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action 3.9%

An anime hack and slash fighting game. Seek vengeance, strike down your foes. Cut them down and set your heart free.

Why similar: Character Action Game 46.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 3.7%, 2D 2.4%

Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.7% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Beat 'em up 11.7%, Combat 3.9%

Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)

Why similar: Character Action Game 40% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Combat 4.5%, Action 4.5%

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

Why similar: Character Action Game 31.3% ★, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Spectacle fighter 19.2% ★, Action 4.7%

An over-the-top 3D arena roguelike where every hit counts. Chain insane combos, unlock wild fighters, and build game-breaking synergies—until you drop the ball.

Why similar: Character Action Game 31.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.7% ★, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 6.2%

In mysterious Silvermoon Castle, brave adventurers explore levels, fight monsters, collect items/keys, level up, uncover secrets, and challenge the final boss in a strategic, thrilling fantasy adventure.

Why similar: Character Action Game 86.1% ★, Combat 5.4%, 2D 4.4%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.9% ★, Beat 'em up 41.2%, Action 8.5%, Combat 4%, Indie 2.4%

A high speed stylish Action Game about 2 girls in the future world! Use your gun, sword, and fist to finish the enemy and save the world! The game also contains many equips and underwears to dress up your character.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.4%, Spectacle fighter 33.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action 7.4%, Combat 4%

A Knights Adventure is an action packed medieval adventure game. The brave knight must fight his way through different realms. The player can acquire the help of companions or mercenaries through out his adventure.

Why similar: Character Action Game 53.7% ★, Beat 'em up 22%, Action 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Combat 2.6%

Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.

Why similar: Character Action Game 42.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 27.1% ★, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 5.3%, Sci-fi 3.1%

Fight. Die. Rise. Until your vow is fulfilled. Thorn Knight is a dark isometric action rogue-lite where ruthless, combo-driven combat meets a tower twisted by cursed echoes and buried sins. Every fight tests your skill. Every floor leads you deeper.

Why similar: Character Action Game 46.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.2% ★, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action 5.1%, Combat 3.1%

Tides of Annihilation is a fantasy action-adventure inspired by Arthurian legend. Uncover the mystery of an otherworldly invasion in a shattered modern London, unleashing hordes of enemies. As Gwendolyn, fight alongside spectral knights to save your family and piece a broken world back together.

Why similar: Character Action Game 39.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.4% ★, Hack and Slash 21%, Action 5.2%, Combat 4.7%

Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gallic Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation.

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.1% ★, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Action 4.7%, Combat 3.9%

A pixel-powered, combo-packed character action game starring Jane (a retired boxer) and her sidekick, Cocotte (a warrior… chicken?). Fight everybody. Learn combos from a pirate seagull. Fight harder. Level up your chicken. Find your kidnappers. Teach them a lesson.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38% ★, Character Action Game 23% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 6.7%, Combat 6%

A parkour hack-n-slash where you must restore color to a dying world. Use your magic brush to glide, wall run, and grind your way through a dreamlike landscape while hack-n-slashing dark enemies!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.7% ★, Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action 4.9%, Combat 2.4%

Rage Quit is a first-person melee game where the player uses only the sledgehammer for combat, traversal, and defense against hordes of office-bots. Use a fluid variety of light, heavy, dash-based, and reflective attacks to smash your way through your foes and enact revenge!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39% ★, Beat 'em up 28.1%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action 5.3%, Sci-fi 2.5%

Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Beat 'em up 20.9%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action 3.6%