Games Like Gods From The Abyss

Slash your way through intense laser sword combat with up to 4 players! Or lead your army into battle, solo or 2-player co-op, in a node-based conquest campaign.

Why similar: Swordplay 25% ★, Martial Arts 19.5% ★, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2.5D 11.9%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

The Fractured Shimmer is a 2.5D pixel-art survival horror adventure where you follow Eddy, a journalist investigating a string of unsettling murder cases.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, 2.5D 16.8%, Demons 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Supernatural 11.4%

Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

Why similar: Martial Arts 27.6% ★, 2.5D 16%, Demons 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%

Umbral Core is a 2.5D fighting game set in a world of dark high fantasy. It features rollback netcode, uncapped FPS, engaging combat mechanics for players across all skill levels and lots of customization options.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, 2.5D 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Dark 8.5%, Combat 5.1%

In this apocalyptic world a cosmic being has taken over Earth and spread its corruption all over. Join the bounty hunter Cassius on his mission to destroy the corruption from the mansion in this FPS game. Be warned, grotesque monsters are hell-bent on stopping Cassius from reaching his goal.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Demons 18.7%, Dark 8.3%, Action 6.7%

The greatest writers of all time are fighting each other in the arenas that were inspired by their work. Each character can summon his own "magic" arena where he becomes the boss of the level for a short amount of time.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.5%, Martial Arts 21.3% ★, Lovecraftian 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Arcade 10.4%

Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.2% ★, Swordplay 24.9% ★, 2.5D 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Arcade 7.7%

Smash your way through Hell in this unique physics-based combat game! Face down the 7 Deadly Circles of Sin and their all-powerful Lords!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Demons 19.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Dark 9.6%

This game serves as a demonstration of a new approach to 2D fighting game development. All distracting elements were stripped away, creating a single dimension of play that forces players to rely on their fight mechanics and read the opponents' movements rather than mash buttons.

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.9% ★, 2.5D 19.1%, Supernatural 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Japan's Triple B title hittin' the shelves! fighting and flaunting their 'tudes, add in three entirely new game systems, and you get a sick beat 'em up!

Why similar: Martial Arts 52.4% ★, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%

HONORLESS! is a 2D fighting game 1vs1 where trashtalking plays a key role. Insult your friends in local versus with custom phrases and then slice them to pieces.

Why similar: Martial Arts 46.5% ★, Swordplay 21% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Combat 6.9%, Arcade 6%

Follow the Rules is an immersive 1-4 player co-op horror experience. As a night shift guard, your mission is to protect haunted locations. The key to survival lies in strictly following a set of vital rules. Will you make it through the night?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.4%, Supernatural 18.9%, Demons 15.5%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 9.5%

Lincoln Green is an all ages Fighting game. A bright cast of characters battle to save Lincoln Green from the greedy Sheriff and his henchmen! Single player, online multiplayer, as well as couch multiplayer available.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34.3% ★, 2.5D 25.6%, Swordplay 23.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 4.9%, Combat 4.8%

Relive the era of beat 'em ups in a new legend! Wield your sword as Arthur or Lancelot and fight side by side in epic battles inspired by the classic Golden Axe, now in 3D with pixelated 2.5D graphics and full of retro action.

Why similar: Swordplay 26% ★, 2.5D 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Local Co-Op 8.7%

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34.6% ★, Swordplay 23.5% ★, Side Scroller 15.9%, Arcade 8%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%

Fast-paced stylized sword fighting game where timing and prediction decide every duel. Mirror your opponent’s attacks with precision parries and finish them with brutal cinematic finishers. Easy to learn, hard to master.

Why similar: Martial Arts 38.1% ★, Swordplay 33.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 6.6%, Combat 4.6%, Dark 4.1%

3d duel fight support local multiplayer.

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.3% ★, Swordplay 31.6% ★, Arcade 12%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 4%

Exorcist Simulator is a 1‑4 player online co‑op horror where every play asks the same, terrible question: Will you cast out the Devil —or wear his skin?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.5%, Demons 16.6%, Supernatural 14.7%, Horror 9.1%, Dark 8.8%

Black magic in the age of pike and shot! Reload your musket after every blast in “Heidelberg 1693”, a challenging 2D action adventure set in a dark and twisted vision of Germany in the late 17th century.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Horror 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%

One strike can end it all. Step into multiplayer samurai duels where precision, timing, and skill decide who survives. Hone your mastery through deadly challenges.

Why similar: Martial Arts 57.4% ★, Swordplay 30.1% ★, Indie 6.4%, Action 6%

Wield a cursed katana to defend the world of living against Yokai spirits from other realm.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34% ★, Swordplay 19.6% ★, Demons 14.3%, Supernatural 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure brought to life with a striking new 2D style! With only his soul remaining, Yushin must fight tooth and nail, possessing body after body on a quest to find his sister. With just seven days left until his soul departs, can he save her in time?

Why similar: Swordplay 30.3% ★, 2.5D 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Dark 8.1%

Silent Edge is a top-down 3D samurai action game with simple, beginner-friendly controls. Slash, dodge, and fire ranged techniques as you clear stylish feudal stages and tense boss battles, with sharp combat and a quiet, atmospheric presentation.

Why similar: Martial Arts 47.4% ★, Swordplay 39% ★, Action 7.2%, Dark 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

DaiHaoY VR,an upgraded version of Saberstyle,a fighting game that makes you nervous and stimulates adrenaline soaring。

Why similar: Martial Arts 55.3% ★, Swordplay 36.9% ★, Action 5.3%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

EIGHT DRAGONS is an old-school scrolling beat-'em-up for up to eight players! Can you defeat the criminal gangs ruling the city and stop MR BIG?

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.3% ★, 2.5D 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Local Co-Op 6.9%

Fight terrible enemies through a varied fantasy world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Arcade 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action 8.5%, Local Co-Op 8.5%

Hit the streets and pummel baddies in this classic handheld game inspired Beat 'Em Up! Fight solo or double up with a friend for local co-op!

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.5% ★, 2.5D 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Arcade 12.6%

This is an ink-style roguelike cultivation Cthulhu game. You will choose different characters to fight in a mutated world, combine various skills and magical treasures to strengthen yourself, unlock the story, survive in secret realms, and uncover the truth behind the mutations.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.2% ★, Swordplay 35.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Demons 5.6%, Combat 3.3%

With multiple character archetypes to choose from, beautifully crafted 2D art, and a simplified attack system, Dextrissimi allows beginners to face-off against veteran fighters on an even playing field in a true test of instinct and skill!

Why similar: Martial Arts 49.6% ★, Swordplay 33.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 5%, Indie 1.7%

Project in Development. TBA.

Why similar: Martial Arts 32% ★, Swordplay 20.9% ★, 2.5D 19%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Arcade 7.6%

This is a medieval fantasy base game with enemies from the future trying to wipe out all of humanity. This is a Turned base JRPG with an Open world concept.

Why similar: Martial Arts 32.8% ★, Swordplay 20% ★, Demons 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Dark 10.2%

LIMEN is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Stuck inside a simulated reality inflated with nightmares, you must work with your team to find a way out.

Why similar: Supernatural 21.2%, Demons 20.3%, Lovecraftian 17.9%, Horror 14.7%, Dark 11.5%

Medieval souls like dark fantasy 3d third person action game with supernatural elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.3%, Swordplay 23.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Supernatural 11.1%, Dark 10.3%

Rumbral is a dark, puzzle platformer set in a seemingly forgotten world. Find your way in this desolated place while trying to recover your memories and find out who you really are.

Why similar: 2.5D 27.3%, Lovecraftian 25.3%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Dark 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Heralded by a comet, seen as a harbinger of doom, the Black Death arrived in Florence in 1348. Wander through the woods to escape the plague, face various riddles and encounter mysterious creatures.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Demons 16.7%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%

Dark Adelita is a brutal, 2D action platformer rooted in Mexican folklore. As Angela, a fearless Adelita, fight your way through mythic horrors, dodge deadly traps, and face legendary bosses from Mexico’s past—all while uncovering a supernatural threat born from revolution.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Demons 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Horror 13.2%, Arcade 10%

For Hell's Sake is a fast-paced 2D platform game where you play as a demon on a mission to break an old contract. Constantly hunted by a superior entity, you will have to move forward. Avoid the traps scattered around the world. Don't get caught. Don't die.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.2%, Demons 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Supernatural 14.4%, Dark 9%

A first-person cosmic horror mystery about owning a book of Eldritch magic; with the instructions you need to save your father, unlock reality and master the true powers of the universe. Will it give you the ability to bring him back? Is the knowledge of gods, older than time, yours for the taking?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.1%, Demons 19.5%, Supernatural 19%, Horror 11.2%, Dark 11%

Enter the ancient forest ruled by cursed demons. Your mission: Find the hidden chalices. But beware – the demons use these chalices to teleport you to eerie, dangerous places!

Why similar: Demons 24%, Supernatural 21.7%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 12.4%, Gore 8.6%

Drawing inspiration from classic Hack & Slash, Beat ‘em Up, and SHMUP genres, we introduce our unique "Slice ‘em Up" adventure unfolding in fabled Japan! Navigate this Yokai-infested world utilizing a variety of tools, such as kunai, weapon arts, spirit abilities, and of course, the iconic katana!

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.6% ★, Swordplay 26.3% ★, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 2.7%

Itadaki Smash™ is a Beat 'em Up game that pays tribute to the classics of the genre. Gain new skills and revive the spirit of the arcade by unleashing an arsenal of combos, throws and special attacks.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34.3% ★, Side Scroller 18.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Local Co-Op 13%, Multiplayer 6.2%

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.8% ★, Swordplay 27.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.6%, Demons 15.7%, Combat 5.2%

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 65% ★, 2.5D 17.8%, Swordplay 16.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.9%

This is a third person action game in which you play as a samurai and face powerful enemies where your skills and reflexes will be tested.

Why similar: Martial Arts 41.6% ★, Swordplay 33.7% ★, Combat 8%, Gore 7.1%, Action 4.4%

"Sura" is a fantasy of the East as the background, the main fight horizontal board chopping game. You must stop the tide of monsters about to invade Sanctuary......

Why similar: Swordplay 40.9% ★, 2.5D 32.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 6.7%, Indie 2.6%

The Chaos Gene is a Indie casual fighting game. Inspired by some of the classic fighting games I grew up playing in the arcades.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34% ★, 2.5D 21.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

《The Last Swordmaster》 is a Chinese wuxia action Roguelite loot game. Set in a world shaped by the Huajian Workshop, you play the final disciple of the Last Swordmaster, wield ancient weapons, build your own martial style, and fight through a blood-ink-corrupted jianghu.

Why similar: Martial Arts 41.4% ★, Swordplay 34.1% ★, Action 9.3%, Combat 6%, Co-op 5.8%

The path of the ninja is hard! Can you save your beloved and become a hero?

Why similar: Martial Arts 36.7% ★, Swordplay 19.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, Demons 16%, Arcade 10.8%

Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.2% ★, Side Scroller 20.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Action 7.9%

Perform a dark ritual with your own hands under relentless pressure. Draw runes in real time, defend the ritual from enemies trying to stop it, and upgrade your skills to unleash devastating magic. Summon ancient eldritch gods in this dark fantasy game driven by skill, strategy and constant tension.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.1%, Demons 17%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Supernatural 12.9%

Burn rubber in this action packed beat 'em up featuring car centric combat! Rage through the streets of Road City smashing any vehicle in your way with one of 4 unique characters. Fight your way through 8 levels and bosses using never before seen car martial arts!

Why similar: 2.5D 22.2%, Martial Arts 21.2% ★, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Local Co-Op 7.3%

Side-scrolling, fast-paced, action-packed karate game with multiple levels. Scoring based on health and time to complete.

Why similar: Martial Arts 55.7% ★, 2.5D 25%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Tormentum II is a dark, surreal Point & Click adventure where nightmare worlds, grotesque creatures, and uneasy choices await. Inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, it’s the long-awaited return to Tormentum.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.9%, 2.5D 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Dark 13.7%, Horror 13%

Deadly Metropolis is an intense, fast paced beat 'em up that takes the genre to brutal new heights. The deadliest era is here, a battle rages in the depths of Neo Babylos! Are you ready?!

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.9% ★, 2.5D 28.2%, Local Co-Op 6.9%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%

Sea Salt is a dark fantasy reverse horror action-strategy game where you play as the nightmarish force of Dagon by controlling and growing a horde of minions.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Horror 10.2%, Demons 6.2%, Action 5.8%

A 3D beat 'em up inspired by the classics — fight your way through 4 different worlds. Play solo or in 2-player co-op to gather the 4 cores and save your home in this nostalgic and modern beat 'em up!

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%

Wield a long cleaver in a deadly world filled with zombie hordes. Master perfect timing and combo attacks to survive.The game features a unique faded art style, blending cold weapon combat and intense action.Each slash is polished for a smooth and impactful gaming experience.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.7% ★, Swordplay 27% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Arcade 6.9%, Dark 6.5%

The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.9% ★, Side Scroller 20.9%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Combat 4.5%

Signal is an immersive action-adventure game made as a student project where you attempt to uncover the mystery behind your old mentor's distress message. To succeed in your mission, you will have to use your martial arts skills and fight off hostile creatures that are trying to stop you.

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.9% ★, 2.5D 21.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Dark 8.8%

A 2.5D side-scrolling action game. Simple controls and gravity gimmicks. Use gravity abilities to overcome various gimmicks and clear stages.

Why similar: 2.5D 49.2%, Side Scroller 32.2%, Action 12.4%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%