- #1 Shing!
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 477 reviews2020
Dev: Mass CreationPub: We Dig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20.8% ★, Beat 'em up 18.8%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2.5D 11.1%
- #2 Hack and Slash Fury
96% matchVery Positive80% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.2% ★, 3D Fighter 32.9%, Swordplay 16.2%, Medieval 8.6%, Anime 3.6%
- #3 Yuri Sword Saga
96% matchVery Positive98% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Swordplay 11.3%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 8.9%
- #4 Dragon Spear
95% matchMixed63% of 912 reviews2018
Dev: Game2Gather
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Enjoy some cool blows and fascinating action moves! Hunting down powerful raid bosses with friends is also a must.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.9%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action 10.7%
- #5 LIBLADE
94% matchVery Positive93% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: Eh
Windows
Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 43.4% ★, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2.5D 17.5%, RPG 7.6%, 3D 4.1%
- #6 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
94% matchMixed67% of 457 reviews2014
Dev: Hexage
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, RPG 12.2%, Magic 10.3%, Anime 7.9%
- #7 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
93% matchVery Positive80% of 3,418 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 24%, Beat 'em up 19.9%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Swordplay 14%, Anime 10.1%
- #8 Action Taimanin
91% matchVery Positive83% of 19,288 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Anime 49.7%, RPG 19.1%, 3D 17.3%, Action 14%
- #9 Homura Hime
90% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,181 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Spectacle fighter 40.9% ★, 3D Fighter 35.1%, Anime 8.5%, Cute 6.6%, 3D 4.8%
- #10 MAGLAM LORD
92% matchMixed62% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!
Why similar: JRPG 47.3%, RPG 17.7%, Anime 11.9%, Fantasy 10.2%, Action 7%
- #11 Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Wielding magical blades, four girls must fight back the encroaching waves of monsters in this exhilarating hack-and-slash action game!
Why similar: Action 44.8%, Anime 28.2%, Cute 16.9%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #12 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,094 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Swordplay 48.3%, Anime 16.2%, Action 15.5%, Cute 11.5%, 3D 8.4%
- #13 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,211 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, Anime 18.6%, RPG 17.9%, Action 11.1%, Cute 9.2%
- #14 Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone
89% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Lizsoft
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling pixel art action RPG featuring advanced AI companions that fight and move on their own. A heartfelt story about children’s daily lives and small adventures in a world of swords and magic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.6%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, JRPG 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Swordplay 8.5%
- #15 Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn
86% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: MrDoth
Windows
Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.
Why similar: Swordplay 46.4%, RPG 26.2%, Medieval 16.4%, Action 11%
- #16 Strength of the Sword ULTIMATE
88% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: Ivent Games
Windows
A Fighting game combined with a BRAWLER! With a huge sword, rocket launcher and a FLAMETHROWER!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 73.1%, RPG 11.2%, 3D 8.8%, Action 6.9%
- #17 Dangerous Lands - Magic and RPG
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows
Watch out! You are in Dangerous Lands, where monsters and magic can be found everywhere. Fight with monsters through the entire land. Use your sword and combine with your magic to obliterate all enemies in your way.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 24.9%, RPG 14.9%, Anime 14%, Medieval 13.7%, Magic 8.8%
- #18 Pinch of Fighting Girls
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 81 reviews2022
Dev: ダメージ床の上でPub: SM KING
Windows
Pinch of Fighting Girls is a cute sideways action fighting game! You must control the fighting girls and clear all the monsters in the map!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.1%, JRPG 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.7%, RPG 7.3%, Cute 6.6%
- #19 Demon Skin
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 23.1%, Beat 'em up 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2.5D 13.7%, 3D Platformer 11.4%
- #20 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
84% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows
An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.6% ★, RPG 22.6%, Medieval 14.5%, Action 13.5%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #21 Breaking Gates
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Anime 10.3%, RPG 8.6%, Action 7.8%
- #22 SAMURAI MAIDEN
82% matchMixed58% of 753 reviews2022
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.5% ★, JRPG 21.3%, Swordplay 14.4%, Anime 11.8%, 3D Platformer 9.8%
- #23 Clockwork Sword
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Clockdrive Games
Windows
Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.
Why similar: Fantasy 31%, Action 27.5%, 3D 23.6%, Anime 17.8%
- #24 Demon Strikes Back
82% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: WildPlanetPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Demon strikes back is a rogue-lite action game, across the abyssal fissure and beat all your foes! Seize their weapons, snatch their equipment, retrieve their relics, and reave their soul! The demon grows stronger than ever!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.9%, Action 12.2%, 3D 9.3%, Fantasy 8.5%, Magic 8.2%
- #25 Dragon Star Varnir
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 604 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, RPG 24.8%, Anime 15.5%, Action 9.7%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #26 Tower and Sword of Succubus
80% matchVery Positive85% of 843 reviews2020
Dev: Libra HeartPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Two games in one! Fuck the life force of your enemies for health, solve puzzles, and fend off equally skimpy bosses in your way in these retro inspired games by Libraheart! Just try not to get too distracted by the H... you got a game to beat!
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Anime 32.6%, JRPG 17.5%, Action 16%
- #27 Debugging Hero
78% matchVery Positive89% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Fantasy 23.2%, Cute 22.6%, Action 20.7%, Anime 18.5%, Magic 15%
- #28 Eastern Exorcist
78% matchVery Positive84% of 6,739 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.3%, RPG 24%, Action 13.9%, Fantasy 8.5%, Magic 8.2%
- #29 Zengeon
79% matchMixed66% of 1,573 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Anime 25.2%, JRPG 22.7%, Action 19.8%
- #30 Kawaii Deathu Desu
79% matchMixed66% of 321 reviews2019
Dev: Pippin GamesPub: Top Hat Studios Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Kawaii Deathu Desu, supernatural beings find themselves incarnated as cute japanese idols! Pick a supernatural idol and beat the hell out of - no pun intended - as many overzealous fans as you can in this addictive beat'em up as you work your way up to claim the throne of the underworld!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.5%, Anime 15.5%, Cute 11.7%, Fantasy 8.8%, Action 7.4%
- #31 Yusha Prototype
77% matchMixed46% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: 索莉提亞聯盟 -Solitaire Union-Pub: Mango Party
Windows
Defeat monsters and strengthen yourself by taking their powers! Discover the truth behind your cursed world in this lewd side-scrolling action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.6%, Side Scroller 34.6%, Action 13.8%
- #32 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
74% matchVery Positive87% of 19,623 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 38.7%, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Anime 14.7%, Cartoon 10.3%, Action 6.1%
- #33 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,015 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: JRPG 28.4%, Beat 'em up 20.6%, Anime 17.7%, RPG 10%, 2.5D 9.5%
- #34 Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance
76% matchMixed68% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 28.6%, Spectacle fighter 24.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.6%, RPG 7.8%, Medieval 5.5%
- #35 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
73% matchMixed57% of 595 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 9.7%, 3D 9%
- #36 BLEACH Rebirth of Souls
72% matchMixed67% of 6,682 reviews2025
Dev: TAMSOFT CORPORATIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 51.6%, Swordplay 17.9%, Anime 16.6%, Action 8.6%, 3D 5.4%
- #37 Your Sword Is So Big
77% matchMostly Negative35% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Boom Games
Windows
Your Sword Is So Big is an emotional fantasy game. The detailed appearance of the character, a deep combat system and sensual animations will not let you get bored, and the beauty of the local castles and landscapes takes your breath away!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.9% ★, Swordplay 23.5%, Medieval 13.4%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #38 Sword Reverie
75% matchMixed68% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Isekai Entertainment
Windows
Be an anime protagonist and explore a fantasy world in VR. Use your unique abilities and sword skills to defeat invading enemies. Come join Stella on an adventure now!
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Swordplay 19.2%, Anime 14.7%, RPG 12.4%, Action 7.8%
- #39 Fairy Bloom Freesia
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,108 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Anime 25.2%, Cute 8.8%, Action 8.7%, JRPG 5.5%
- #40 Arisen Force: HeroTest
71% matchVery Positive83% of 382 reviews2024
Dev: Lemport
Windows
Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, JRPG 19.5%, 2.5D 16.2%, RPG 8.2%, Anime 7.6%
- #41 Plushie from the Sky
71% matchVery Positive96% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: fishwind
Windows
A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.4%, Anime 20%, RPG 18.8%, Cute 15.2%, Action 10.8%
- #42 Knightmare Tower
74% matchVery Positive95% of 731 reviews2014
Dev: Juicy Beast
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower!
Why similar: Side Scroller 54.9%, Medieval 21.2%, Fantasy 12.2%, Action 11.7%
- #43 SoulQuest
70% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
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: Spectacle fighter 42.3% ★, Beat 'em up 27.2%, Medieval 11.3%, Magic 7.7%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #44 YumeCore
73% matchVery Positive95% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: takayakata
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"YumeCore" is a new type of game combining side-scrolling beat-’em-up action with adventure-style investigation that puts the “aii” in “kawaii.” Fight your way through the waking dreams of the sickly girl Soboko to escape the hospital.
Why similar: Anime 39.8%, Action 34.7%, Cute 25.5%
- #45 Bleak Sword DX
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 659 reviews2023
Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.4%, Swordplay 24.2%, Medieval 9.4%, Fantasy 7.2%, Action 5.8%
- #46 The Buried Pillars
66% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: T.F.A.N.C.S.
Windows
Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!
Why similar: Cartoon 26.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Cute 16.3%, 2.5D 14.3%, Action 10.8%
- #47 Bladed fury
69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,166 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, RPG 19.8%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Action 17%, Anime 8.8%
- #48 Code of Princess
72% matchMixed56% of 330 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Anime 12.7%, RPG 11.9%, Action 6.7%
- #49 Attack Heroes
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 224 reviews2017
Dev: Ejoy Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Attack Heroes is a funny-hot blood game which requires your abilities to finish all the challenging stages.We mixed the Japanese 'Moe' style battle scenes and original vocaloid BGMs,for showing the core of acting animes.The battles combine the features of great reaction and hero-switching system.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.1%, Spectacle fighter 22.9% ★, JRPG 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Anime 8.1%
- #50 Tribal Hunter
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,629 reviews2022
Dev: Melonsoda Soft
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Cartoon 14.6%, Anime 9.8%, Cute 8.5%
- #51 HunterX: code name T
67% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.8%, Side Scroller 23.9%, RPG 19.3%, Anime 10.9%, Action 10.2%
- #52 Firelight Fantasy: Force Energy
69% matchMixed67% of 196 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Force Energy is a spectacular third-person sword fighting game based on Scandinavian mythology
Why similar: 3D Fighter 36.9%, Beat 'em up 29.3%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 6.8%, Medieval 6.6%
- #53 Gnomes Vs. Fairies: Greckel's Quest
70% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Prismic Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gnomes vs. Fairies is a PS1/N64 style Hack 'n' slash-Action RPG platformer. Upgrade your gnome's abilities with dozens of items and master the 5 elements of sword magic, it's a totally unique retro fantasy platformer blending all the best elements of classic 3D titles such as Mario 64, Zelda OoT, Spyro the Dragon, and more.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.8%, RPG 34.3%, Action 19%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #54 Dustless
65% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: 神刀之死Pub: Paras Games
Windows
Dustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast pressure, and endless combos. Play as a swordsman in white, link sword skills, launch enemies, and overwhelm bosses through aggressive rhythm. Defense is only a fallback while you learn.
Why similar: Swordplay 73.2%, Action 26.8%
- #55 Summon of Asmodeus
70% matchMixed62% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: PinkPeachStudioPub: PinkPeach
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Pinkpeach's highly recommended game "Summon of Asmodeus" is now on the steam! A smooth ACT combat experience, using the Light Sword and Rune Gun to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Action 32.6%, Anime 26%
- #56 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.5%, RPG 20.7%, Action 17.5%, Anime 15.4%
- #57 Firelight Fantasy: Resistance
68% matchMixed66% of 212 reviews2021
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Resistance is a spectacular third-person sword fighting game
Why similar: 3D Fighter 38.7%, Beat 'em up 31.2%, RPG 10.3%, Action 5.7%, Magic 5%
- #58 Granblue Fantasy: Versus
65% matchVery Positive83% of 8,543 reviews2020
Dev: Cygames, Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.9%, Action 18.7%, Anime 17%, RPG 6.3%, Fantasy 3.5%