Games Like En Garde!

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: Spectacle fighter 42.8% ★, Swordplay 36.1%, Third Person 7.2%, Beat 'em up 7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game defines the spectacle-fighter genre with its high-speed, stylish swordplay and over-the-top action sequences.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Swordplay 20.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The combat system heavily emphasizes using the environment to your advantage, mirroring the tactical brawling found in En Garde!.

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: Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 15%, Cartoony 13.7%, Comedy 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same colorful, comedic, and high-energy spirit as En Garde! while delivering incredibly fluid, rhythmic combat.

Zorro The Chronicles is an exciting and humorous game featuring combat and exploration gameplay inspired by the best action games in class.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.9% ★, Comedy 11.1%, Cartoony 10.6%, Third Person 9.6%, Family Friendly 8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the swashbuckling theme and lighthearted, adventure-focused tone that makes En Garde! so charming.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Third Person 46.8%, Action 23.2%, Beat 'em up 14.1%, Singleplayer 8.1%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features visceral, melee-focused combat that encourages players to interact with the environment to finish off opponents.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.3%, Stylized 15.6%, Action 12.8%, Colorful 12.8%, Combat 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern take on swashbuckling adventure with agile platforming and fast-paced, satisfying sword combat.

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: Spectacle fighter 80.5% ★, Action 13.5%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action game features a stylish, anime-inspired aesthetic and deep combat mechanics that reward precision.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Third Person 54.8%, Action 24.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The combat system rewards players for using the environment and creative tactics to manage large groups of enemies simultaneously.

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 65.1% ★, Third Person 14.1%, Action 10.8%, Stylized 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a premier spectacle fighter, it provides the deep, stylish, and fast-paced combat mechanics that fans of En Garde! will appreciate.

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 33% ★, Swordplay 28.5%, Beat 'em up 21.9%, Cartoony 9.6%, Colorful 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This beat-em-up offers a spectacle-fighter feel with its fluid combat system and focus on stylish, multi-enemy encounters.

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: Spectacle fighter 41.5% ★, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Beat 'em up 12.8%, Action 6.5%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers high-octane, stylish action with a flair for the dramatic and a focus on fluid, combo-heavy combat.

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: Spectacle fighter 29.8% ★, Swordplay 25.5%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a character-action game that emphasizes spectacle, combo-heavy combat, and a strong female protagonist.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Comedy 29%, Action 26.1%, Funny 17.7%, Physics 13.2%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes physics-based action and creative, stylish movement that feels like a natural evolution of the environmental play in En Garde!.

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: Swordplay 29.6%, Spectacle fighter 20.4% ★, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure hack-and-slash experience that focuses on stylish sword combos and high-speed combat encounters.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Swordplay 69.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Action 8.3%, Combat 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more punishing, it captures the high-speed, one-hit-kill intensity of swordplay in a futuristic, stylish setting.

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: Action 63.3%, Indie 20.5%, Singleplayer 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game combines fast-paced, stylish sword combat with a witty, narrative-driven experience that feels very distinct.

Swordy is a local party brawler with chaotic physics-based action. Master the weapons of war, using momentum and timing to fight for your life in a world built on the bones of a ruined empire.

Why similar: Swordplay 42.7%, Beat 'em up 18.6%, Physics 8.9%, Funny 6.7%, Comedy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based combat game captures the chaotic, slapstick nature of using various weapons and objects in a fight.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Swordplay 26%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Combat 14.1%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure title features fast-paced, aerial-focused combat that feels rewarding and fluid.

Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Stylized 16.3%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Combat 12.3%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines stylish, movement-based action with a unique aesthetic that rewards players for performing tricks and managing combat flow.

Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.

Why similar: Swordplay 55.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Funny 10%, Comedy 8.9%, Colorful 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, lighthearted adventure that focuses on the unique, intentionally awkward mechanics of wielding a giant sword.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Third Person 51.9%, Action 27.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The brawling mechanics focus heavily on environmental interaction and brutal, rhythmic combat against groups of enemies.

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Swordplay 44.9%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Third Person 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a challenging, action-heavy experience that leans into the spectacle of swordplay and gunplay in a gritty setting.

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: Beat 'em up 59.1%, Third Person 25.7%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on high-stakes, fast-paced boss battles that require perfect timing and mastery of sword mechanics.

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.9% ★, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Cartoony 13.3%, Family Friendly 10%, Colorful 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the colorful, music-driven, and comedic energy found in En Garde!.

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.3%, Action 34.4%, Indie 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features a unique grappling mechanic that adds a layer of environmental interaction to its combat.

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: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Stylized 20.2%, Combat 17.1%, Comedy 12.2%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This hack-and-slash game offers a unique steampunk aesthetic and fast-paced combat mechanics.

A fast-paced, bullet-time action-platformer with speedrunning and revolutionary flair. Hack n’ slash your way out of la Bastille, blasting yourself through the air in graceful bullet-time aerial battles on a quest to save all of France!

Why similar: Swordplay 44.1%, Cartoony 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Stylized 9.4%, Funny 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cartoony platformer that emphasizes precision and style in a way that feels reminiscent of swashbuckling action.

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.5% ★, Swordplay 28.5%, Souls-like 18%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Action 54.2%, Singleplayer 23.9%, Adventure 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: While stealth-oriented, it offers incredible freedom to use environmental tools and swordplay to handle encounters creatively.

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Swordplay 45.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Stylized 4.4%

Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.

Why similar: Swordplay 44.4%, Souls-like 20.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Combat 5%, Action 5%

Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.7%, Souls-like 18.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, Third Person 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features stylish combat and character customization within a fantasy setting.

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 34.9% ★, Swordplay 31.7%, Souls-like 13.3%, Third Person 5.8%, Combat 4.5%

She was proposed to by the Orc Prince. A goverment fearful of war with the Orc Empire decided to hand her over and placed a hefty bounty on her. In this world, everyone is an enemy. Fight and keep on fighting.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Spectacle fighter 22% ★, Swordplay 20.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 4.9%

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Third Person 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Physics 10.8%

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Cartoony 17.1%, Third Person 15.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Colorful 7.4%

Grab your punching gloves, put your clogs on and smash your way in the world of Decline's Drops, a fully hand-drawn platform-brawler full of weird frogs, bizarre chickens and odd hydras! Avenge your destroyed garden and defeat the 6 heads of the Eternal Corp.! If you can, that is.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.2% ★, Beat 'em up 26%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cartoony 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

A bomb-throwing rabbit defends her floating fortress from her former friend turned foe.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Comedy 19.7%, Stylized 11.7%, Funny 10.3%, Combat 10.2%

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 63.6% ★, Female Protagonist 19.5%, 3D 5.3%, Action 4.1%, Souls-like 4%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Swordplay 31.9%, Souls-like 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Third Person 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.7% ★, Swordplay 24.9%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

Why similar: Swordplay 37.8%, Third Person 11%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Combat 8.3%, Stylized 8%

A fancy party brawler for proper scoundrels! Sling traps, swing bats, and fire cannons in destructible arenas as you scramble for absurd perks and weapons. Outlast your so-called peers by any gentlemanly means necessary - all in the name of good sport, of course.

Why similar: Comedy 18.9%, Cartoony 17.5%, Third Person 14.9%, Physics 11.6%, Funny 10.9%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Comedy 17.5%, Funny 14.4%, Stylized 11%

Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.7% ★, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Souls-like 13.6%, Third Person 8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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: Swordplay 32.4%, Spectacle fighter 30.8% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Souls-like 10.4%, Third Person 6.8%

Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

Why similar: Souls-like 50.3%, Colorful 17.3%, Funny 14.3%, Action 9.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%

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 42.6% ★, Beat 'em up 20.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Combat 7.4%

A magic world, epic heroes, bright graphics, excellent humor and absorbing gameplay – “Three Heroes”!

Why similar: Comedy 17.7%, Third Person 14.6%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Cartoony 11.2%, Funny 10.8%

Firelight Fantasy: Force Energy is a spectacular third-person sword fighting game based on Scandinavian mythology

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Souls-like 19.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Third Person 10.7%, Stylized 8.5%

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: Swordplay 37.4%, Spectacle fighter 29.8% ★, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action-Adventure 4.5%, Action 3.3%

Springblades is an action RPG where you battle your way through a fantasy island filled with funny characters. 🐉 Time your attacks and dodge enemy blows in exhilarating battles. Fight beehives, dragons and ordinary peasants on your epic quest to find 3 mysterious gems . . .

Why similar: Cartoony 38.3%, Funny 28%, Colorful 16.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 3.7%

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: Souls-like 29%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Funny 12.4%, Third Person 10.8%

Step into Grandma’s slippers and wreak havoc in this physics-driven comedy where nothing stays under control—and that’s exactly the point. Fart, flop, and fumble your way through a home that refuses to behave.

Why similar: Comedy 19.6%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Third Person 11.3%, Physics 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Comedy 17.9%, Funny 9.9%, Colorful 9.3%

In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Combat 9.6%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.7%, Comedy 18.7%, Souls-like 12%, Cartoony 11.2%, Action 6.3%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Cartoony 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Funny 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.3%

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Third Person 15%, Female Protagonist 12%, Colorful 8.6%

What are you waiting for? Grab that trusty weapon of yours, free the princess and save the world, all before breakfast! What do you get when you cross a whimsical adventure, humorous characters and combat to die for? Wonder Blade - an awesome experience you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Action 41.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 23.2%