- #1 Devil May Cry 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 171,110 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Character Action Game 20.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Demons 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The series' modern high point retains DMC's deep combo experimentation, style-ranking focus, outrageous weapons, and demon-slaying spectacle.
- #2 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 22,565 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Character Action Game 22.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Classic 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Its Nero, Dante, Vergil, Lady, and Trish campaigns offer the closest continuation of the HD Collection's technical, score-chasing combat.
- #3 DmC: Devil May Cry
96% matchVery Positive93% of 33,124 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 29.1%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Demons 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This reboot is more accessible than the classic entries but still delivers fast weapon switching, aerial combos, stylish arenas, and a demonic urban fantasy setting.
- #4 Bayonetta
95% matchVery Positive92% of 32,715 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Character Action Game 18.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 17.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Classic 7.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: PlatinumGames' witch-led spectacle fighter is built around extravagant combo strings, dodge timing, weapon variety, and relentless boss-scale action.
- #5 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 89,132 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Spectacle fighter 17.3% ★, Character Action Game 15.9% ★, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its parry-centered sword combat, boss duels, strong soundtrack, and high-speed cinematic absurdity make it an essential character-action companion.
- #6 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Character Action Game 20.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.2% ★, Violent 10.4%, Gore 9%
Why You'll Like It: It matches DMC's intensity with brutally aggressive enemies, precise evasions, varied weapons, and demanding combat mastery.
- #7 NINJA GAIDEN 4
92% matchVery Positive88% of 9,750 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Character Action Game 18% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.8% ★, Difficult 7.4%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern Ninja Gaiden entry emphasizes blisteringly fast ninja combat, lethal enemies, and stylish weapon-driven action.
- #8 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
93% matchVery Positive82% of 2,970 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Character Action Game 18.2% ★, Difficult 11.2%, Classic 9.2% ★, Violent 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its punishing encounters and technical melee systems are ideal for players who enjoy mastering DMC's toughest missions and bosses.
- #9 Hi-Fi RUSH
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,991 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Character Action Game 21.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Spectacle fighter 15.5% ★, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A bright, rhythmic character-action game whose timing-based combos, rankings, colorful style, and excellent music channel DMC's playful side.
- #10 NieR:Automata™
90% matchVery Positive87% of 153,730 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Spectacle fighter 17.7% ★, Character Action Game 10.9% ★, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-driven, it offers fluid weapon swapping, airborne combos, stylish android combat, and an unforgettable soundtrack.
- #11 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
91% matchMixed63% of 2,035 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Character Action Game 17.5% ★, Violent 14.9%, Gore 12.8%, Spectacle fighter 11.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Its harsh combat, bloody finishers, and demanding enemy encounters suit players seeking a more aggressive action-game challenge.
- #12 Stellar Blade™
88% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.8%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 11.9%, Stylized 5.3%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines elaborate boss fights, flashy sword techniques, evasive counterplay, and a polished sci-fi action presentation.
- #13 No More Heroes
89% matchVery Positive84% of 2,750 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Gore 11.1%, Character Action Game 10.9% ★, Beat 'em up 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Travis Touchdown's irreverent assassin adventure features satisfying beam-katana duels, boss-focused structure, and a punky stylish-action spirit.
- #14 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,758 reviews2014
Dev: KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTUREPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Character Action Game 21.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Action 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: This surreal Suda51 action game mixes stylish sword combat, dodge-and-counter mechanics, and a strikingly stylized presentation.
- #15 Soulstice
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 28.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.6% ★, Hack and Slash 22%, Demons 10.4%, Beat 'em up 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action game directly evokes classic DMC through its score-based combat, demon hordes, weapon combos, and gothic atmosphere.
- #16 Lost Soul Aside™
86% matchMixed59% of 2,043 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.6%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Spectacle fighter 8.1% ★, Character Action Game 5.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Its weapon-switching, aerial juggles, magical attacks, and dramatic boss battles are overtly inspired by the stylish-action tradition.
- #17 Assault Spy
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,068 reviews2018
Dev: WazenPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 38.3% ★, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Spectacle fighter 21.1% ★, Action 7.1%, Violent 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A compact indie spectacle fighter with stylish rankings, evasions, launchers, cancels, and deliberately DMC-like combo depth.
- #18 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
85% matchVery Positive87% of 903 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Character Action Game 29.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Beat 'em up 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Platinum's inventive superhero brawler replaces individual weapons with morphing team attacks while retaining fast-paced, score-driven spectacle.
- #19 Slave Zero X
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 492 reviews2024
Dev: Poppy WorksPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.5% ★, Hack and Slash 38.3%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A ferocious retro-styled action game focused on aerial strings, cancel-heavy combos, brutal executions, and arcade-like combat scoring.
- #20 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,815 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Spectacle fighter 12.5% ★, Action 9.5%, Third Person 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its larger adventure structure is less score-focused, but Death's acrobatic scythe combat, demonic world, and dungeon bosses remain a good fit.
- #21 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,438 reviews2020
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Violent 17.8%, Action 14.2%, Character Action Game 13.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: Its hack-and-slash combat revolves around rapid weapon changes, crowd clearing, transformations, and intentionally over-the-top demon killing.
- #22 Ultra Age
82% matchVery Positive82% of 323 reviews2022
Dev: Next Stage Inc.Pub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 26.5% ★, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Spectacle fighter 20.6% ★, Difficult 11.9%, Violent 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its sword-breaking and weapon-switching combat offers a streamlined but satisfying take on combo-driven sci-fi character action.
- #23 Furi
81% matchVery Positive90% of 14,080 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Fast-Paced 10%, Beat 'em up 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its intense boss-rush format demands precise dodging, parrying, shooting, and melee timing, much like DMC's best one-on-one encounters.
- #24 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,431 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Character Action Game 19.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 16.3% ★, Fast-Paced 8.4%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This focused arena fighter is all about chaining katana attacks, managing a rage meter, and surviving escalating enemy swarms.
- #25 SCARLET NEXUS
80% matchVery Positive80% of 18,212 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Character Action Game 53.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 12.7%, Anime 9%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It pairs stylish melee strings with telekinetic object throws and swappable powers, creating lively combo-driven combat encounters.
- #26 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
79% matchVery Positive83% of 4,726 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 52.8% ★, Action 13.2%, Third Person 10.7%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its aggressive action-RPG combat supports many weapon styles, punishing bosses, and flexible combo customization beneath its Final Fantasy framework.
- #27 SAMURAI MAIDEN
81% matchMixed58% of 768 reviews2022
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Hack and Slash 42.3%, Spectacle fighter 37.3% ★, Anime 8.8%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its flashy swordplay and companion-powered special moves provide a lighter, anime-styled take on third-person action combat.
- #28 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
78% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Difficult 29.7%, Action 14.1%, Violent 10.8%, Story Rich 4%
Why You'll Like It: Though more Souls-like in structure, its extensive weapon movesets, stance switching, cancel mechanics, and yokai abilities reward deep mechanical mastery.
- #29 ICEY
79% matchVery Positive90% of 27,935 reviews2016
Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Hack and Slash 36.3%, Character Action Game 18.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Behind its meta presentation is a nimble 2D action system with launchers, air combos, dodges, counters, and boss-focused encounters.
- #30 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
75% matchVery Positive87% of 12,750 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Character Action Game 21.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Classic 17.3% ★, Action 8.1%
- #31 Onimusha: Warlords
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,645 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Classic 29.9% ★, Violent 11%, Action 10.1%, Demons 6.9%
- #32 Katana ZERO
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Hack and Slash 25%, Difficult 11%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Violent 7.5%
- #33 Blades of Time
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,723 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.4%, Spectacle fighter 16.9% ★, Character Action Game 15.5% ★, Action 10%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: This cult action game delivers dual-sword combos, gunplay, magical powers, and a time-rewind mechanic in a distinctly DMC-era package.
- #34 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
76% matchVery Positive81% of 10,421 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.4%, Gothic 13.2% ★, Character Action Game 11% ★, Action 9.6%, Spectacle fighter 8.5% ★
- #35 Castlevania Dominus Collection
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,772 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Demons 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Violent 9%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #36 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,239 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.7%, Character Action Game 11.7% ★, Beat 'em up 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 10.4%
- #37 Vanquish
74% matchVery Positive90% of 8,007 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.
Why similar: Character Action Game 20.4% ★, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action 11.5%, Classic 11% ★
- #38 Castlevania Advance Collection
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,555 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Classic 33.2% ★, Demons 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Gothic 14.5% ★, Action 12.7%
- #39 Resident Evil
73% matchVery Positive92% of 36,703 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Why similar: Classic 61.1% ★, Difficult 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Third Person 5.7%, Action 4.3%
- #40 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,014 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 45.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Action 13.7%, Difficult 12%, Anime 2.9%
- #41 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,816 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.
Why similar: Classic 31.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Action 20%, Difficult 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #42 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,471 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 40.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Action 14.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Anime 3.6%
- #43 DOOM
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,892 reviews2016
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Demons 19.3%, Classic 17.4% ★, Gore 12.3%, Fast-Paced 9.9%
- #44 ULTRAKILL
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 245,162 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Character Action Game 30.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Gore 8.7%
- #45 DOOM Eternal
69% matchVery Positive91% of 217,594 reviews2020
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27%, Demons 19.1%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Gore 11.5%, Violent 10%
- #46 No More Heroes 3
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,095 reviews2022
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.3%, Beat 'em up 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Character Action Game 8.8% ★, Violent 6.8%
- #47 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,868 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Classic 45.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Anime 2.3%
- #48 Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition
71% matchVery Positive82% of 556 reviews2019
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: Marvelous Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Travis Strikes Again, Beam Katana charged and ready! He's been sucked into the legendary Death Drive Mk II games console, where anyone who collects all the Death Balls has their wishes granted (...or do they?).
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Violent 16.2%, Action 16%, Anime 3.6%
- #49 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,807 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.7%, Demons 22.4%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 12%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #50 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
70% matchVery Positive88% of 18,989 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.6%, Demons 12.5%, Action 10.4%, Violent 8.5%, Third Person 7.3%
- #51 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
68% matchVery Positive92% of 155,884 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.7%, Difficult 34.2%, Action 11.3%, Third Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #52 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
65% matchVery Positive88% of 2,202 reviews2026
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Action 13.4%, Violent 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%
- #53 Metal: Hellsinger
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,057 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.
Why similar: Demons 38.6%, Gothic 26.6% ★, Action 11%, Stylized 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #54 METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
66% matchVery Positive83% of 6,147 reviews2023
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.
Why similar: Classic 40.9% ★, Action 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Violent 8.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #55 GUILTY GEAR
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 760 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL?LET'S Rock!
Why similar: Classic 62.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Action 11.8%, Anime 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #56 DOOM + DOOM II
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 29,160 reviews2007
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.
Why similar: Classic 44.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Demons 12.3%, Fast-Paced 5.8%, Gore 5.4%
- #57 Okami HD
67% matchVery Positive92% of 10,763 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.8%, Classic 36% ★, Stylized 6%, Story Rich 5.6%, Action 5.1%
- #58 Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 Hours
66% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Kirillian
Windows · Linux
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 29.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 22% ★, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Beat 'em up 6.7%, Violent 5.5%