Games Like Hellsplit: Arena

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: VR 29.9%, Swordplay 19.8% ★, Gore 11.9%, Moddable 10% ★, Medieval 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for physics-based melee combat in VR, offering unparalleled freedom and weapon interaction.

Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.7% ★, VR 25.4%, Gore 14.6%, Violent 8.4%, Medieval 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a very similar arena-based progression system with a heavy focus on realistic swordplay and armor penetration.

UNDEAD CITADEL hurls you into a brutal, physics-driven VR adventure through a cursed citadel teeming with relentless undead. Slash, stab, shoot, or explode through hordes of enemies using swords, axes, bows, and more. Every hit feels real as you fight your way through fast-paced medieval battles.

Why similar: Swordplay 19.4% ★, VR 17.6%, Gore 12.9%, Souls-like 9.9%, Medieval 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional physics-based medieval combat against hordes of undead, mirroring the dark fantasy tone of the seed game.

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: VR 25%, Swordplay 24.7% ★, Souls-like 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Medieval 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines souls-like progression with deep, physics-driven melee combat in a dark fantasy world.

Legendary tales is a VR Action roleplaying game with up to 4 player co-op. Collect items, enhance your abilities and fight your way through an ever changing dungeon to make your own Legendary Tales.

Why similar: VR 25.4%, Swordplay 23.9% ★, Gore 14.6%, Medieval 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a robust RPG experience with visceral, physics-based melee combat designed specifically for VR.

Battle Talent is a challenging physics-based rogue-lite sword-fighting game, and now includes multiplayer mode, team up with friends to defeat enemies! You can create your own fighting style in a mega seamless procedural dungeon. With over 80 enemy variants, 100 weapons, and 60 perks.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.9% ★, VR 24.9%, Gore 16.6%, Moddable 13.6% ★, Sandbox 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelite that emphasizes creative melee combat and weapon mastery.

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Why similar: Swordplay 33.9% ★, Gore 27.1%, Medieval 14.9%, Physics 8.2%, Sandbox 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an uncompromising level of physics-based realism in medieval dueling that will appeal to fans of Hellsplit's combat engine.

Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign

Why similar: VR 25.1%, Swordplay 24.2% ★, Gore 18.6%, Medieval 11.5%, Violent 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale medieval battles with physics-based combat that feels very similar to arena-style brawling.

BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.

Why similar: VR 47.2%, Sandbox 9.5%, Physics 8.2%, Gore 7.9%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-based interaction system here serves as the foundation for much of the combat feel found in modern VR slashers.

Gladius is an immersive VR sword fighting game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator, you will choose your weapons, train against different enemies, and finally fight for your freedom in an epic battle against the mightiest warriors and mythical creatures of the time. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.

Why similar: Swordplay 25% ★, VR 24.6%, Gore 17.9%, Violent 8.9%, Moddable 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Directly captures the gladiator arena experience with a focus on gore and tactical melee combat.

Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

Why similar: Swordplay 40.8% ★, VR 40.2%, First-Person 6.4%, Fantasy 6.2%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished arcade-style melee game that emphasizes rhythmic swordplay and fantasy combat.

GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

Why similar: VR 40%, Gore 20.8%, Violent 11.8%, Swordplay 9.9% ★, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-driven arena fighter that leans heavily into the visceral, gory combat style of the seed game.

DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.

Why similar: VR 44.3%, Souls-like 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, FPS 9.7%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, high-intensity combat with a dark fantasy aesthetic and deep weapon mechanics.

Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!

Why similar: VR 48.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, RPG 14.2%, Action RPG 12%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features satisfying physics-based melee combat within a cooperative dungeon-crawling framework.

Vanishing Realms is an immersive RPG designed exclusively for Virtual Reality. Grab your sword and fight life-sized monsters in epic face-to-face melee combat. Explore mystic domains, outwit magical wards, seek lost artifacts, wield sorcery and steel to take on denizens of the Undead Realm.

Why similar: VR 51.6%, Swordplay 31.4% ★, Action RPG 5%, RPG 4.7%, First-Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic VR dungeon crawler that focuses on intuitive melee combat and exploration.

BONELAB is an experimental physics action game. Explore a mysterious lab filled with weapons, enemies, challenges and secrets. Escape your reality, or wreak havoc. No wrong answers.

Why similar: VR 43.1%, Sandbox 12.6%, Violent 12.1%, FPS 10%, Physics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the physics engine of its predecessor, providing a sandbox environment perfect for testing melee combat skills.

Embark on an epic adventure designed exclusively for VR! Use your own hands to cast magic, fire bows and slice through your enemies on your quest to exact vengeance against the evil Dragore. Learn new spells and craft new gear to become the greatest Serafin Warrior of all time! Demo available.

Why similar: VR 56.8%, RPG 17%, Action 12.6%, Action RPG 7.2%, Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused RPG that features active, skill-based swordplay and fantasy exploration.

The golden age of violent flash games now in your VR headset. Fully physics based combat with melee and firearms featuring copious amounts of blood, gore and destruction.

Why similar: VR 29.1%, Gore 23.6%, Swordplay 21.4% ★, Sandbox 9%, Physics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox that allows for highly visceral and experimental melee combat.

Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.

Why similar: VR 26.4%, Gore 16.5%, Swordplay 15.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Violent 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPG that captures the dark fantasy atmosphere and melee-focused combat of the seed game.

HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.

Why similar: VR 34.6%, Gore 25.6%, Violent 12.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Physics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a physics-based combat sandbox with a high degree of gore and visceral feedback.

Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.

Why similar: VR 68.5%, Gore 11.5%, RPG 11.1%, Action 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelite dungeon crawling with physical weapon interactions that feel tactile and responsive.

Immerse yourself in the dark world of The SoulKeeper® universe and unravel the plots of different playable characters as you slash and cast through daunting challenges and towering enemies in an epic VR adventure. Requires VR Headset (HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift)

Why similar: Gore 27.9%, VR 27.8%, Violent 14.5%, RPG 13.2%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that integrates heavy melee combat with magical elements.

A true VR Action RPG built from ground up to fully immerse you in what VR has to offer.

Why similar: VR 38.4%, Swordplay 28.1% ★, RPG 8.7%, Action RPG 7.7%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy dungeon crawler that offers solid melee feedback and a progression system suited for VR.

Tracery of Fate is a dark fantasy cooperative/solo VR game in magic post-apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.7% ★, VR 23.7%, Violent 10.2%, Souls-like 9.8%, Zombies 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cooperative campaign experience with a heavy emphasis on swordplay and physical combat mechanics.

Step into this world of beautiful stylised graphics and explore striking, handcrafted environments - torch in one hand, big axe in the other. Built exclusively for VR.

Why similar: VR 45.1%, Swordplay 17.2% ★, RPG 9.9%, Medieval 8%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused RPG set in a medieval fantasy world with a focus on melee-based combat encounters.

Ironlights is a VR dueling game with skillful, fluid melee combat. Parry, block, and strike down your opponents using a variety of physics-based weapons. Test your skills in multiplayer battles, or fight to the top of the league in the huge single-player campaign!

Why similar: VR 35.1%, Swordplay 34.4% ★, Medieval 12.7%, Action 12.2%, Physics 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical aspects of melee dueling, emphasizing timing and physics-based weapon movement.

You are Wendigo. A hard-hearted contract killer tasked with annihilating a fanatical cult. With your trusted arsenal at the ready, experience what has been called "The most violent game in VR". EARLY ACCESS includes RAID, ARENA and SANDBOX modes with a story campaign and much more on the way.

Why similar: Gore 39.7%, VR 28.8%, Violent 14.6%, Sandbox 6.6%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on extreme violence and physics-based combat interactions in a gritty, realistic setting.

Shadow Legend is an exploration-RPG exclusively designed for VR where you play as the Grand Master of the Knights Templar in a story-driven medieval crusade. Freely explore densely filled worlds and use your sword, bow, and magic skills to save your kingdom from the destruction of Lord Adaroth.

Why similar: VR 32%, Gore 24.6%, Violent 13.3%, RPG 13.2%, Medieval 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG-heavy adventure that incorporates fantasy combat and interactive world elements.

Combining survival horror and static wave shooting, Propagation VR will get your adrenaline pumping as you try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Armed only with your guns and your fists, fight off terrifying zombies and other multi-species mutants. Will you get out alive?

Why similar: VR 44.9%, Gore 17%, Zombies 9.5%, Violent 8%, Horror 6.9%

Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: VR 49.1%, Gore 27.6%, Violent 14.8%, Action 8.5%

A VR game focused on laser sword fighting. Cut your enemies and environment to pieces in a physics-based world. Use your powers to pull and push any object! Deflect enemy projectiles with your blade! Rebuild your destroyed temple! Train and become a master!

Why similar: Swordplay 27.4% ★, VR 27.3%, Gore 19.1%, Physics 5.8%, Action RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the physics of melee dueling, providing a focused experience for swordplay enthusiasts.

Arken Age is a VR action-adventure game set in the Bio-Chasm—a terraformed fantasy world created by the Grand Arborist. Engage in full physics combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns—and freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion's neural corruption.

Why similar: Swordplay 38.4% ★, VR 37%, Physics 8%, Fantasy 6.9%, First-Person 5.6%

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Swordplay 31.6% ★, VR 30%, Moddable 15.8% ★, Medieval 12.5%, Physics 5.8%

As zombie crisis broke out around the world,you will play one of the warrior of S.E.A.T(Special Event Action Team)to fight against the zombies all over the world.ZomDay is a fast pace VR shooting game contains multi-player mod,exciting Boss fight,character perk and hardcore weapon system.

Why similar: VR 35.4%, Gore 21.8%, Zombies 17.4%, Violent 12.1%, RPG 5.1%

Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Relive stories of the survivors in the Single Player campaign, take your time in Free Roam, or check out the Firing Range!

Why similar: VR 37.1%, Gore 19.9%, Zombies 13.9%, Violent 7.8%, Action 5.2%

DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.

Why similar: VR 43.4%, Gore 22%, Violent 10.5%, FPS 9%, Action 6.2%

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.8% ★, RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, First-Person 10.3%, Fantasy 8.4%

The Witching Tower is a VR Action Adventure title set in a dark fantasy world. Fight and puzzle your way through a foreboding fortress tower, unraveling each level’s mysteries. An unparalleled experience with breathtaking visuals and environments.

Why similar: VR 29.7%, Violent 19.3%, Swordplay 19.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action 8%

Barbaria is a VR combat/builder mashup. Attack other players, build defenses, and equip your team as you compete to be the Mightiest in Barbaria!

Why similar: Swordplay 30.5% ★, VR 29.8%, Gore 8.2%, Action RPG 6.8%, RPG 6.6%

The VR Edition of the critically acclaimed BAFTA award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. 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.

Why similar: VR 42.2%, Gore 25.3%, Violent 19.3%, Action 13.2%

Rejoice in the glory of battle in GORN 2, a massive sequel to Free Lives' brutal VR gladiator simulator.

Why similar: VR 39.5%, Gore 21.8%, Violent 14.4%, Action 10.1%, Medieval 9.1%

Traverse an ancient city with randomly generated dungeons, discover rare loot, upgrade your gear, level up your skills and engage in visceral combat with completely unrestricted VR movement!

Why similar: VR 47.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, Medieval 7.3%, Horror 7.3%

Built exclusively for VR, A-Tech Cybernetic's Story Mode will offer hours of explosive fun, while Swarm Mode will test your grit in a sci-fi nightmare scenario. Stop the mutant invasion at a futuristic megacorp, controlling an arsenal of weapons with real life movements!

Why similar: VR 34.4%, Gore 24.4%, Violent 12.2%, FPS 9.4%, Horror 7.3%

GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, battle with friends, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules—and chaos is your playground!

Why similar: Gore 37.1%, Violent 17.2%, Sandbox 15.8%, FPS 10.7%, Physics 8.9%

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.5%, Medieval 22.1%, Physics 14.2%, RPG 14.1%, Souls-like 12.6%

Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.

Why similar: VR 37.5%, Gore 18%, Zombies 13.1%, Action 7.4%, FPS 7.3%

Cut robots apart in VR. Feel your sword disintegrate their metal bodies. Now you live and die in the Crashloop, a roguelike tournament to the death. Lock swords! Shoot shurikens from your wrist! This is CLONE DRONE... in the HYPERDOME!!!

Why similar: Swordplay 44% ★, VR 38.8%, Action 6.4%, First-Person 5.2%, Funny 4.7%

Forget what you have played so far, SURV1V3 is a unique realistic zombie survival fps game expressly designed for VIRTUAL REALITY that will let you test your survival skills. Play the thrilling story in single mode or coop with your friends (up to 4 players) and survive the apocalypse!

Why similar: VR 49.2%, Zombies 19.8%, Gore 14.3%, Violent 7.7%, Action 5.9%

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Gore 43.6%, Violent 18%, FPS 8%, Physics 7.9%, First-Person 7.8%

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: VR 49.4%, Gore 14.6%, RPG 11.8%, Zombies 10.1%, Action 9.4%

Welcome to Rest In Pieces , control AI driven Agents in the battle against hordes of demons. Show your skills on the battlefield and on Global Leaderboards in this singleplayer Horror Survival VR Shooter.

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, VR 23.9%, Violent 14.3%, RPG 12.8%, Action 8.4%

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: Gore 22.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Violent 13.7%, RPG 7.3%

Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!

Why similar: VR 45%, Gore 31.9%, Violent 10.4%, Action 7%, FPS 4.8%

Pavlov is a multiplayer shooter in VR with heavy focus on community features. Realistic reloading features and fast paced combat as part of the core experience. Play the #1 most popular VR shooter on PC today.

Why similar: VR 50%, Gore 14.5%, Zombies 8.4%, FPS 7.8%, Violent 6.7%

Smell of Death is a Horror FPS virtual reality game includes action and horror items. The game consists of two game modes including Story and Survival.In story mode you can explore the manor with teleport.You should find magazines and keys.

Why similar: Gore 34.3%, VR 25.5%, Violent 16.9%, Horror 9.8%, Action 8.1%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Gore 13.7%, First-Person 13.7%, Swordplay 12.7% ★, RPG 11.9%

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Why similar: VR 52.4%, Swordplay 23.6% ★, Moddable 14.9% ★, First-Person 4.7%, Action 3.3%

An award-winning roguelike VR shooter with realistic gunplay & immersive light magic. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to unlock new weapons, upgrades, classes, and abilities as you fight to restore light to the darkness.

Why similar: VR 36.7%, Souls-like 14.2%, Violent 11.4%, FPS 9.5%, Physics 7.4%

Gates Of Nowhere is a Fantasy/Horror adventure for Vive & Oculus.You play as Lother, a Seeker, who is looking for the lost knowledge of the Alchemists. You'll be projected in a huge fantasy dungeon filled with dangerous creatures. You must find the way out revealing at the end the mystery behind your journey.

Why similar: Gore 36.5%, VR 21.6%, Violent 19%, Action 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%