Games Like DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS

"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."

Why similar: Musou 50.8% ★, Hack and Slash 26%, Historical 9.4%, Third Person 4%, Spectacle fighter 3.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest classic Three Kingdoms musou on Steam, with dense battlefield objectives, huge enemy waves, and the same officer-driven campaign structure.

Experience the thrill of one versus thousands in an all new open world setting with DYNASTY WARRIORS 9! Travel through Ancient China depicted on a single, vast, open-world map, master the new State Combo System, and watch the Three Kingdoms story unfold through a cast of 90 playable characters!

Why similar: Musou 39.5% ★, Action 31.9%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Historical 6.9%, Action RPG 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Even with its open-world approach, it is still a direct Three Kingdoms counterpart with familiar factions, mass combat, and the same heroic battlefield fantasy.

The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price!

Why similar: Musou 72.9% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Historical 8.6%, Action 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-heavy kingdom campaigns and traditional musou map design make it one of the best matches for Origins' cinematic Three Kingdoms battles.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for.

Why similar: Musou 58.5% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Historical 8.5%, Strategy 3.7%, RPG 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This keeps the core musou combat while adding more battlefield planning, ruler management, and strategic context for each war.

The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content!

Why similar: Musou 71.7% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Strategy 5.7%, Action 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although more fantastical, it delivers some of Omega Force's best large-scale musou combat, objective-heavy maps, and character-switching spectacle.

A new release in the Empires series, featuring a mix of thrilling action and country capturing simulation. Experience the human drama of the Three Kingdoms in a way only Empires can provide. Fight exciting Castle Sieges and manipulate the country's Politics. Welcome to the Empires experience!

Why similar: Musou 63.1% ★, Hack and Slash 15%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 6.7%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes modern Dynasty Warriors presentation with castle sieges, territorial conquest, and a stronger command-layer than most musou games.

The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM!

Why similar: Musou 56.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Historical 8.6%, Third Person 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers classic objective-based musou battles and historical-war framing, just shifted from the Three Kingdoms to the Sengoku era.

Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period.

Why similar: Musou 71.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Historical 8.6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded historical storytelling and campaign-driven battles capture the same sense of following a warrior through a turbulent era.

A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

Why similar: Musou 72.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Historical 8.7%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a polished modern musou with a stronger narrative focus and fast, flashy battlefield flow that feels close to Origins' refreshed formula.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Martial Arts 26% ★, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Historical 18%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades musou crowds for tougher action-RPG combat, but the Three Kingdoms setting, heroic officers, and martial-arts style make it a strong thematic match.

The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now.

Why similar: Musou 74.3% ★, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action 3.7%, Historical 2.9%, Action RPG 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure dose of flashy one-versus-thousands action with familiar Warriors mechanics and constant large-scale battlefield pressure.

The latest iteration of the 10th anniversary "SAMURAI WARRIORS" series is here at last! Naomasa Ii appears as a playable character for the first time, and the various personalities of the age are explored in more depth in "Story Mode", which is now focused on individual characters.

Why similar: Musou 73% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Historical 8.6%, Action 2.3%, RPG 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its mission structure, officer-centric battles, and combo-heavy crowd clearing make it a natural fit for Dynasty Warriors fans.

Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.

Why similar: Musou 56.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Martial Arts 11.9% ★, Action RPG 5.9%, Historical 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off reworks Warriors combat into a roguelite format, but it still scratches the same hack-and-slash crowd-control itch.

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of "experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield," buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Musou 67% ★, Hack and Slash 27.1%, RPG 3.2%, Action 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: If what you want most is fast, modern-feeling musou combat and huge enemy-clearing spectacle, this is one of the best alternatives on Steam.

An exciting collaboration between The Heroic Legend of Arslan anime and the action-infused Warriors series! Experience the grand historical fantasy with ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND!

Why similar: Musou 83.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest non-Dynasty musou games in terms of commanding troops, breaking formations, and charging through war-torn battlefields.

“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: Musou 28.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 26.6% ★, Action RPG 12.2%, Historical 11.4%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical Japanese setting, action-RPG structure, and flashy melee combat make it a good fit if you liked Origins' more character-driven side.

A battle of heroes where everyone is the lead! The very first all-stars title for Koei Tecmo! For the first time in Warriors series, flashy action combines both the traits of the original series and new exiting elements such as “Musou Rush”, open scenarios and multiple endings!

Why similar: Musou 82.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Even as a crossover, it preserves the classic Omega Force rhythm of capturing objectives, routing officers, and mowing through armies.

"Touken Ranbu Warriors" is an action game that is a collaboration between the "spirits of blades" simulation game "Touken Ranbu ONLINE" presented by DMM GAMES and NITRO PLUS, and the thrilling "1 vs. 1,000" WARRIORS series of KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: Musou 46% ★, Spectacle fighter 15% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Historical 9.9%, Swordplay 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighter, mission-based musou that still offers the same satisfying loop of officer duels and crowd-clearing sword combat.

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

Why similar: Musou 52% ★, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 6.5%, RPG 5.4%, Third Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends musou-style mob combat with RPG progression and story-focused pacing in a way that overlaps nicely with Origins' action-RPG leanings.

Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Why similar: Musou 74.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 2%, Story Rich 1.8%, Third Person 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers weighty Omega Force crowd combat and dramatic battlefield momentum, just in a darker fantasy setting.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Historical 51.4%, Strategy 22.9%, War 17.8%, Tactical 5.9%, Action 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It drops the direct action, but no other game matches Origins' Three Kingdoms atmosphere and sense of shaping famous campaigns this well.

History, legend, and sci-fi collide in the latest chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga! Join 26 Heroic Spirits from all across time as they hack and slash their way across the battlefields of SE.RA.PH, a digital realm for the last survivors of Earth.

Why similar: Musou 67.4% ★, Hack and Slash 23%, RPG 4.2%, Action 3.3%, Story Rich 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans hard into fast arena-based musou combat with stylish special attacks and constant enemy swarms.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.

Why similar: Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Wargame 13.3%, Historical 12.5%, Action RPG 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more modest action RPG, but the Chinese historical setting, heroic warrior focus, and melee-heavy combat make it an obvious thematic fit.

"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...

Why similar: Wargame 42.3%, Historical 24.6%, War 11.7%, Strategy 8.6%, 3D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on character-level participation in Three Kingdoms politics and war, making it a strong non-action companion to Origins.

Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

Why similar: Wargame 43.5%, Historical 25.5%, War 11.8%, Strategy 9%, 3D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a broader strategic take on the same conflict, emphasizing territorial warfare, famous officers, and kingdom expansion.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: War 22.8%, Historical 21%, Strategy 20.2%, RPG 19.9%, Third Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of personally fighting inside large battles while also influencing troop movements and campaign-scale warfare.

Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!

Why similar: Wargame 56.8%, Historical 24.5%, Strategy 10%, Tactical 4.2%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: If the setting and officer-roleplaying are what grabbed you most, this is one of the richest ways to live inside the same historical era.

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.

Why similar: Wargame 31.8%, Action RPG 19.3%, Historical 16.8%, RPG 9.7%, Strategy 9%

Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?

Why similar: Musou 61.2% ★, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Third Person 5.4%, Action 3.6%, Story Rich 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong Omega Force musou pick if you mainly want nonstop combo chains, map objectives, and overwhelming battlefield spectacle.

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Action RPG 23.8%, Historical 16.9%, RPG 10.4%, Third Person 10.2%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Swordplay 26.3% ★, Action RPG 22%, Historical 16.5%, RPG 10.2%, Third Person 8.9%

In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.

Why similar: Musou 62.2% ★, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Dating Sim 4.3%, Story Rich 3.4%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Origins, it is built around carving through masses of foes while managing map control and hero-vs-hero encounters.

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Martial Arts 60.4% ★, RPG 11.8%, Swordplay 11.2% ★, Strategy 4.8%, Action RPG 4.4%

BLADESTORM: Nightmare is the newest evolution of 2007’s BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years’ War using the latest technologies and introducing many new elements. These technologies have made possible not only visual improvements, but also many new game elements. BLADESTORM: Nightmare offers an entirely new gameplay experience.

Why similar: Musou 60.1% ★, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of personal battlefield presence and unit-command tactics overlaps well with Origins' blend of action and war-game flavor.

Following the previous one, “Fate Seeker II” character development, thinking and exploration and other elements. You can experience real-time combat without switching scenes, and feel the delightful martial arts anytime.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.2% ★, Action RPG 15.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, RPG 10.9%, Historical 7.6%

Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.

Why similar: Martial Arts 46.9% ★, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 16.9%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Story Rich 4.9%

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 44.1% ★, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 10.9%, Third Person 9%, 3D 4.3%

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

Why similar: Action RPG 36.4%, RPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Wargame 48.3%, Historical 27.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Tactical 7%, Story Rich 4.6%

Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.1%, Historical 24.5%, Martial Arts 17% ★, Action RPG 9.3%, Action 6.6%

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.4% ★, Historical 17.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, RPG 8.5%

An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.

Why similar: Martial Arts 50.8% ★, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 15%, Story Rich 4.5%, 3D 3.7%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Action RPG 30.8%, Third Person 13.6%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 4.7%

Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 23% ★, Swordplay 13.8% ★, Dating Sim 11.5%, Action RPG 10.4%

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 46.4%, Spectacle fighter 36.4% ★, Action 6.2%, 3D 5%, Third Person 4.6%

Slice and dice your way through the strange and wonderful world of beloved tactics-JRPG series Utawarerumono!

Why similar: Musou 52% ★, Spectacle fighter 20.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 6.6%, Third Person 3.2%

Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Swordplay 22.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 19.3% ★, Historical 18%, Action RPG 16.3%, Hack and Slash 10.6%

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 35.7%, Historical 27.2%, RPG 22.7%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 46.2% ★, Action RPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Third Person 7.1%, RPG 6.6%

The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.

Why similar: Historical 36.1%, War 16.4%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 10.1%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.8% ★, Action RPG 23.2%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 11.7%, 3D 7%

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Wargame 18.7%, Historical 18%, Action RPG 12.6%, War 7.1%

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 43.1%, Action RPG 22.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Action 4.7%

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Swordplay 42.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Third Person 12.5%, War 10.4%, Strategy 4.3%

PLAY with characters from the Three Kingdoms, FIGHT with infinite numbers of enemies, and SURVIVE till the end! Make your favorite character to be the legendary hero of the Three Kingdoms by unique skills and various tactics. Fight together with royal adjutants in any battle.

Why similar: Historical 67.6%, 3D 16.5%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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: Martial Arts 34% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Spectacle fighter 16.8% ★, Swordplay 16.6% ★, Third Person 7.3%

Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!

Why similar: Wargame 41.9%, Historical 26.1%, War 11.3%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 9.1%

This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

Why similar: Wargame 41.8%, Historical 19.3%, RPG 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%, Multiple Endings 6.3%

Hack and slash your way through the world of Utawarerumono once again! Experience the saga's climactic conclusion like never before with fast-paced combat, slick animations, and all-new exclusive scenes and side-stories!

Why similar: Musou 55.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 7%, RPG 5.3%

A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.8% ★, Action RPG 22.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Swordplay 12.8% ★, RPG 7.2%