- #1 Devil May Cry 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 160,151 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 19.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Demons 9%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the series' combat mechanics and visual flair, offering the most refined experience in the franchise.
- #2 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 20,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 22.6%, Character Action Game 21.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Classic 8.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features deep, technical combat with multiple playable characters and a high skill ceiling.
- #3 Bayonetta
96% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 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 24.5%, Character Action Game 19% ★, Spectacle fighter 18.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Classic 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: Directed by the creator of the original Devil May Cry, it shares the same DNA of stylish, high-speed combat and over-the-top set pieces.
- #4 DmC: Devil May Cry
95% matchVery Positive93% of 31,437 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.3 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 28.9%, Spectacle fighter 16.7% ★, Character Action Game 13.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 12%, Demons 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, stylized take on the franchise with fluid, accessible combat mechanics and a distinct visual identity.
- #5 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 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%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Spectacle fighter 17.8% ★, Character Action Game 15.7% ★, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in fast-paced, rhythmic swordplay and adrenaline-fueled action sequences developed by PlatinumGames.
- #6 No More Heroes
94% matchVery Positive83% of 2,418 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Character Action Game 11.1% ★, Beat 'em up 10.7%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features eccentric, stylish combat and a punk-rock aesthetic that mirrors the rebellious attitude of the DMC series.
- #7 NieR:Automata™
93% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 41.3%, Spectacle fighter 18.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Character Action Game 10.7% ★, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines PlatinumGames' signature fluid combat with a deep, philosophical narrative and varied gameplay styles.
- #8 Hi-Fi RUSH
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,068 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 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 26.3%, Character Action Game 22% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends high-energy hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-based mechanics for a uniquely stylish and vibrant experience.
- #9 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,633 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%, Character Action Game 21.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.2% ★, Action 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, stylish action game from Suda51 that prioritizes visual flair and precise, rhythmic swordplay.
- #10 Soulstice
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 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 27.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.9% ★, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Demons 10.6%, Beat 'em up 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to the character-action genre that emphasizes dual-character combat and stylish execution.
- #11 Vanquish
90% matchVery Positive89% of 7,662 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 19.2% ★, Fast-Paced 18%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action 11.7%, Classic 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: While a shooter, its high-speed movement and 'bullet time' mechanics capture the same adrenaline-fueled intensity as a spectacle fighter.
- #12 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,825 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.4 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 47.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Spectacle fighter 12.4% ★, Action 9.6%, Third Person 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the first game with faster, more fluid combat and deeper RPG elements for a more robust action experience.
- #13 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
89% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 40.3%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Character Action Game 10.9% ★, Action 9.7%, Spectacle fighter 8.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a cinematic, combo-heavy combat experience set within a dark, gothic atmosphere.
- #14 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
88% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 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%, Demons 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Violent 8.6%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends classic hack-and-slash combat with Zelda-inspired exploration and puzzle-solving in a dark fantasy world.
- #15 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP
86% matchVery Positive89% of 2,590 reviews2024
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.8%, Spectacle fighter 22.4% ★, Violent 10%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: A campy, stylish action game that leans into the over-the-top, arcade-like fun of classic hack-and-slash titles.
- #16 Onimusha: Warlords
87% matchVery Positive94% of 3,256 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 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 28.8% ★, Violent 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Demons 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that pioneered the 'samurai-action' genre with a focus on precise timing and counter-attacks.
- #17 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
86% matchVery Positive87% of 881 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Beat 'em up 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-speed action game that rewards complex inputs and strategic, team-based combat mastery.
- #18 Katana ZERO
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 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%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Difficult 11%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Violent 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, one-hit-kill action game that requires the same level of precision and pattern recognition as high-level DMC play.
- #19 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,072 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Character Action Game 11.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the original's quirky combat and adds more variety to the boss encounters and weapon types.
- #20 Resident Evil
84% matchVery Positive92% of 32,759 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 60.3% ★, Difficult 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Third Person 5.8%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: While a survival-horror game, it shares the same gothic atmosphere and Capcom-style design sensibilities as the early DMC games.
- #21 CODE VEIN
83% matchVery Positive83% of 61,203 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Difficult 25.5%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Anime 10.7%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action RPG that features deep character customization and challenging, technical combat encounters.
- #22 Okami HD
82% matchVery Positive92% of 10,436 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Classic 35.3% ★, Stylized 6.3%, Story Rich 6.3%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more adventure-focused, its unique art style and creative combat mechanics share the spirit of Clover Studio's classics.
- #23 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
81% matchVery Positive92% of 147,309 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.1 hrsMean: 56.1 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: Difficult 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 33.8%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: While slower, it shares the series' focus on difficult, methodical combat and rewarding, high-stakes boss encounters.
- #24 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 44.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Action 14.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Anime 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same DNA of challenging, reflex-based action and iconic boss fights found throughout Capcom's history.
- #25 GOD EATER 3
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,806 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.7%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Anime 11%, Third Person 5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, team-based combat against massive demons, mirroring the boss-heavy structure of the DMC series.
- #26 NINJA GAIDEN 4
77% matchVery Positive89% of 8,530 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 30.2%, Character Action Game 17.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.5% ★, Action 7.5%, Difficult 7.2%
- #27 Ultra Age
80% matchVery Positive81% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Next Stage Inc.Pub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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% ★, Hack and Slash 22%, Spectacle fighter 21% ★, Difficult 11.8%, Violent 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hack-and-slash title that focuses on weapon-switching mechanics and high-speed combat encounters.
- #28 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
76% matchVery Positive86% of 9,841 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 24.2%, Character Action Game 22.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Classic 16.5% ★, Action 8.2%
- #29 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,776 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Difficult 10.9%, Violent 9.3%, Classic 9.2% ★
- #30 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,877 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Character Action Game 19.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.5% ★, Violent 10.7%, Gore 9.1%
- #31 Castlevania Dominus Collection
74% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 36.1%, Demons 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Violent 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #32 Castlevania Advance Collection
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 32.7% ★, Demons 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Gothic 13.6% ★, Action 13.3%
- #33 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
77% matchMixed64% of 1,855 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Character Action Game 20.1% ★, Violent 18.8%, Gore 16.3%, Action 9.7%
- #34 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,639 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.9% ★, Action 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #35 No More Heroes 3
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 982 reviews2022
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 37.8%, Beat 'em up 11.4%, Action 9.6%, Character Action Game 8.7% ★, Violent 7%
- #36 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,344 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.5 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% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Action 14.4%, Difficult 13.5%, Anime 3.8%
- #37 DOOM + DOOM II
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 27,748 reviews2007
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 43.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Demons 12.7%, Fast-Paced 5.8%, Gore 5.6%
- #38 METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
71% matchVery Positive82% of 4,633 reviews2023
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 37.9% ★, Action 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Violent 9.4%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #39 ULTRAKILL
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 219,292 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 31.8 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 34.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Difficult 8.2%
- #40 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 44.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Anime 2.5%
- #41 Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition
73% matchVery Positive83% of 544 reviews2019
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: Marvelous Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.7 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 44.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Violent 16.6%, Action 16.1%, Anime 3.7%
- #42 BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
72% matchVery Positive82% of 4,019 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Violent 11.3%, Gore 10.6%, Action 8.6%
- #43 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, Fast-Paced 27.7%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Adventure 3.5%
- #44 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,883 reviews2026
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 30.2%, Action 14.6%, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Violent 12.9%, Gore 11.1%
- #45 GUILTY GEAR
72% matchVery Positive80% of 686 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL?LET'S Rock!
Why similar: Classic 61.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Action 12.2%, Anime 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #46 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
66% matchVery Positive89% of 3,534 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42%, Demons 22.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 11.9%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #47 Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 Hours
68% matchVery Positive97% of 59 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 29.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Beat 'em up 7%, Violent 5.7%
- #48 Slain: Back from Hell
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,379 reviews2016
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Gothic 19.8% ★, Difficult 16%, Gore 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #49 DOOM Eternal
67% matchVery Positive91% of 213,495 reviews2020
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 30.3 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 26.4%, Demons 19.7%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Gore 10.8%, Violent 10.3%
- #50 Resident Evil Revelations
70% matchVery Positive81% of 17,135 reviews2013
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Why similar: Action 35.2%, Third Person 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Gore 10.8%, Adventure 7.2%
- #51 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,808 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Character Action Game 15.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.5% ★, Difficult 9.8%, Gore 8.4%
- #52 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
69% matchVery Positive92% of 7,467 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Pub: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 53.3%, Action 44.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #53 DOOM
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 216,610 reviews2016
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.2 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 22.7%, Demons 20%, Classic 17.1% ★, Gore 11.9%, Fast-Paced 10%
- #54 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Classic 47.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Action 11.6%, Gothic 8.7% ★, Difficult 8.7%
- #55 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 6,314 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Gothic 19.9% ★, Action 14.1%, Third Person 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%
- #56 Nioh: Complete Edition
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 37,890 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.2%, Difficult 24.4%, Action 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Third Person 7.4%
- #57 Devil's Hunt
71% matchMixed41% of 1,092 reviews2019
Dev: Layopi GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Character Action Game 17% ★, Spectacle fighter 16.2% ★, Demons 12.1%, Violent 11.5%
- #58 Furi
67% matchVery Positive90% of 13,739 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Difficult 13%, Fast-Paced 10%, Beat 'em up 9.1%