Games Like Hack and Slash Fury

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Swordplay 23.1%, 3D Fighter 22.2%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person melee combat game that captures the heavy metal atmosphere and challenging souls-like swordplay.

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.7% ★, Hack and Slash 34.6%, Violent 9.6%, Third Person 6.1%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive spectacle fighter that offers the deep combo systems and cinematic flair found in the seed game.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 57%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Violent 8%, Third Person 6.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric souls-like that features precise, satisfying sword combat and a gritty narrative.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Combat 9.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity action game that combines cinematic storytelling with deep, rewarding combat mechanics.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 76.5%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: Highly cinematic and violent, focusing on visceral, rhythmic sword combat in a historical setting.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Story Rich 19.5%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Violent 16.4%, Third Person 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply cinematic, dark experience with intense, focused melee combat.

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.8%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Medieval 9.1%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aggressive souls-like combat that rewards precision and timing.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Cinematic 35%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Combat 16.1%, First-Person 8.3%, 3D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Perfectly captures the heavy metal intensity and rhythmic combat vibe of the seed game.

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 44%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Violent 16%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash title with deep combos and a sprawling dark fantasy world.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Violent 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Combat 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, visceral, and difficult sword-fighting experience that emphasizes weight and impact.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Medieval 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Combat 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty souls-like with a heavy emphasis on medieval weaponry and brutal combat.

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 47.2% ★, Hack and Slash 39.3%, Third Person 4.9%, Action 4.6%, Anime 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for spectacle-fighter combo systems and over-the-top action.

Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Medieval 10.9%, Third Person 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fits the dark, action-oriented souls-like criteria with a focus on medieval combat.

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Violent 11.9%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric souls-like that offers unique combat mechanics and a punishing world.

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 35.6%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Combat 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, side-scrolling hack-and-slash with a dark fantasy setting and punishing combat.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Cinematic 14.4%, Violent 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy souls-like with a unique setting and fluid, responsive combat.

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.6% ★, Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Cinematic 6.9%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter approach to historical, violent combat with a unique, chaotic energy.

Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

Why similar: Swordplay 36.3%, Hack and Slash 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Medieval 10.6%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, arcade-style sword combat with a dark, minimalist, and striking aesthetic.

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

Why similar: 3D Fighter 26.7%, Spectacle fighter 25.5% ★, Souls-like 19.1%, Medieval 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a 3D fighter experience with fantasy elements and a focus on action-adventure.

It´s time to attack, the barbarian invade different parts of the world and it's your job to kill all of them. Leave no one alive. Barbarian Souls drew inspiration from the combat system of Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Swordplay 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Medieval 9.2%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual take on the souls-like genre that incorporates classic hack-and-slash elements.

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Violent 8.4%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging hack-and-slash experience with a strong focus on gore and visceral combat.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.5%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Medieval 13.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid hack-and-slash combat with souls-like exploration and a rich fantasy setting.

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.5% ★, Souls-like 24.1%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, pixel-art hack-and-slash with intense combat and a grim, oppressive atmosphere.

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Cinematic 13.5%, Violent 7.1%

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Swordplay 36.1%, Souls-like 21.1%, Violent 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on precise, violent swordplay and challenging combat encounters that require mastery.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 73.2%, Violent 11.1%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Third Person 5%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features violent, limb-targeting combat within a dark, gritty, and industrial atmosphere.

An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.2% ★, Violent 20.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Medieval 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features the gore and dark fantasy tone found in the seed game with a focus on action.

Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.6% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Swordplay 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Medieval 9.6%

ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 37.1%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Souls-like 11.8%, Violent 8.1%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, linear souls-like experience that emphasizes intense, one-on-one boss combat.

STEAMRUSH is a third-person Boss Rush game featuring fast-paced melee combat against unique bosses, punctuated by exploration segments that gradually unveil the captivating story of the isolated city-state of Haze.

Why similar: Swordplay 30.4%, Souls-like 27.8%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Third Person 5.2%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed souls-like that incorporates hack-and-slash mechanics and action-adventure exploration.

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 44.5%, Spectacle fighter 15.5% ★, Medieval 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic hack-and-slash game with a dark, gothic aesthetic and epic boss battles.

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: Souls-like 24.4%, Spectacle fighter 21.5% ★, Swordplay 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Swordplay 22.1%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Medieval 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7%

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Third Person 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Medieval 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Combat 7.4%

Use sword and spell combos to slash and blast through hordes of attacking enemies! Guard break a boss's defenses, find an opening, then obliterate them for good with a well-placed super deadly attack! Satisfying 3D side-scrolling action with game-play elements inspired by fighting games!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.2% ★, 3D Fighter 32.9%, Swordplay 16.2%, Medieval 8.6%, Anime 3.6%

Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Swordplay 28.7%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Medieval 7.6%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Violent 17.3%, Anime 9.2%, Story Rich 6.4%

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20.6% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, 3D Fighter 16.2%, Souls-like 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Swordplay 23.2%, Hack and Slash 23%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Third Person 5.6%

Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 42.5%, Swordplay 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Anime 6.7%, Combat 5.4%

Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses in this fast-paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.5% ★, Swordplay 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Souls-like 15.9%, Cinematic 11.1%

A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

Why similar: Swordplay 20.8%, Souls-like 15.7%, Cinematic 11.2%, Hack and Slash 11%, Violent 8.6%

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 30.5% ★, Swordplay 23.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 5.6%

When every apocalypse strikes at the same time, three heroes rise to save their doomed world! Raid hundreds of dungeons, hack through waves of enemies, and defeat powerful bosses in this new take to the Hack & Slash RPG genre.

Why similar: Violent 51%, Action 18.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 12.4%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.6%, Medieval 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Combat 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%

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

Why similar: 3D Fighter 34.5%, Souls-like 25.6%, Medieval 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Kijutsu Rider is a fast paced third person hack and slash anime styled action game where you play as one of five unstoppable heroes, carve your way through waves of monstrous enemies, take down the black cross conglomerate and save the world.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 44.1% ★, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Third Person 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Anime 5.1%

Everything is in your hands now… Defeat the Supreme Commander and free your people from oppression.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 5.3%

Watch out! You are in Dangerous Lands, where monsters and magic can be found everywhere. Fight with monsters through the entire land. Use your sword and combine with your magic to obliterate all enemies in your way.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, 3D Fighter 18.4%, Medieval 14%, Third Person 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.7%, Souls-like 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Medieval 11.8%, Combat 6.3%

Giants Uprising is a medieval fantasy action adventure game full of Giants and unlimited destruction! Take on the role of a powerful Giant who finally breaks free from enslavement to seek revenge on the ruthless human race.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.6% ★, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Medieval 14.2%, Combat 7%, Third Person 6.3%

Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.6%, Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Violent 13%, 3D 3.4%, Action 2.3%

THE NEO-SANCTUM SHALL FALL. Claim retribution against the theocratic Faiths as you master vicious hack-and-slash combat in this action-RPG where style is salvation.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.2% ★, Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 4.4%

Dark Cave is a third person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine. Your enemies are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness and precision.

Why similar: Swordplay 26.5%, Souls-like 26.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%, Action-Adventure 4.1%

Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.8%, Medieval 33.1%, Action 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7%, Indie 4.9%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Swordplay 24.1%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Medieval 11%, Third Person 6.6%

BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 25.6%, Souls-like 19.1%, Swordplay 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15%, Medieval 8.6%

This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 76.3%, Retro 12.5%, Action 8.4%, Indie 2.7%

Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.

Why similar: Swordplay 28.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Medieval 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%