- #1 NanoApostle
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,121 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action RPG 15.6%, Anime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush focused action game that demands the same level of precision and bullet-hell mastery as Homura Hime.
- #2 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
97% matchVery Positive80% of 3,403 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Hack and Slash 18.6%, 3D Fighter 17.6%, Spectacle fighter 17% ★, Character Action Game 16.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title is a direct spiritual sibling, focusing on high-speed sword combat and arena-based boss encounters.
- #3 NieR:Automata™
96% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Spectacle fighter 25.3% ★, Character Action Game 12.2% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Bullet Hell 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the fusion of hack-and-slash combat with intense bullet-hell projectile sequences in a stylish anime setting.
- #4 Valkyrie of Phantasm
94% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Character Action Game 39.2% ★, 3D Fighter 31.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 7%, Cute 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D arena fighter that integrates heavy bullet-hell projectile mechanics into its combat system.
- #5 Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Wielding magical blades, four girls must fight back the encroaching waves of monsters in this exhilarating hack-and-slash action game!
Why similar: Character Action Game 30.3% ★, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action 11.1%, Anime 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena hack-and-slash that emphasizes quick movement and anime-style character action.
- #6 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 37.9% ★, Character Action Game 27.6% ★, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action 4%, Story Rich 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for spectacle fighters, offering deep combo systems and high-intensity boss battles.
- #7 Bayonetta
93% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.4% ★, Character Action Game 25.1% ★, Hack and Slash 22%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action 4%
Why You'll Like It: It defines the spectacle fighter genre with its emphasis on dodging, parrying, and stylish projectile-based combat.
- #8 Soulstice
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 28.8% ★, Character Action Game 28.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash combat with a strong anime-inspired aesthetic and a female protagonist.
- #9 Last Command
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Anime 18.1%, Souls-like 9%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines intense bullet-hell dodging with action-oriented boss battles in a unique, challenging format.
- #10 Rabi-Ribi
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Female Protagonist 22%, Anime 18.2%, Cute 12.4%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: Features intricate bullet-hell patterns within a fast-paced action framework that rewards quick reflexes.
- #11 TEVI
90% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Female Protagonist 22%, Anime 20.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that incorporates challenging bullet-hell boss encounters with vibrant anime visuals.
- #12 Mahou Arms
89% matchVery Positive80% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.8% ★, Character Action Game 25.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action RPG 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action game that focuses on magical girl combat and fast-paced hack-and-slash mechanics.
- #13 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
88% matchVery Positive83% of 2,004 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action RPG 18.7%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that prioritizes fluid combat and detailed anime character design.
- #14 Dusk Diver 2
89% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2022
Dev: Wanin InternationalPub: Justdan International Co., Ltd.
Windows
The fully enhanced Ximending action game sequel! New characters! New scenes! New customizations! ——A new journey of adventure and guardianship is about to unfold!!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 45.8% ★, Action RPG 20%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 11.2%, 3D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style action game featuring a female protagonist and fluid, combo-driven combat in a modern urban setting.
- #15 Bladed fury
87% matchVery Positive87% of 3,162 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.9%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Action RPG 10%, Action 9.3%, Anime 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D hack-and-slash with fluid combat mechanics and a strong, traditional anime art style.
- #16 SAMURAI MAIDEN
86% matchMixed59% of 742 reviews2022
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Spectacle fighter 28.2% ★, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 13.1%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style action game featuring a female protagonist and sword-based combat with a focus on style.
- #17 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
86% matchVery Positive85% of 749 reviews2019
Dev: WANIN International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Anime 26%, Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, offering similar anime-style action and character-driven combat.
- #18 Alice Escaped!
85% matchVery Positive83% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 8.3%, Cute 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute anime aesthetic with platforming and action-oriented combat mechanics.
- #19 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 10.6%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game with a heavy focus on bullet-hell patterns and character-driven combat.
- #20 Marmoreal
84% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Marmoreal Games
Windows
Marmoreal is a Bullet Hell Action RPG with magical girls, swords and fully automatic crossbows. Join the Mages of the Arcanum and the Warriors of Melkirion in their quest to stop the evil Necromancer!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action RPG 19.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that blends hack-and-slash gameplay with cute anime visuals.
- #21 SCARLET NEXUS
84% matchVery Positive81% of 17,868 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Character Action Game 41.8% ★, Action RPG 22.3%, Anime 17%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with flashy anime combat and telekinetic abilities that mirror the spectacle of high-end action games.
- #22 Devil May Cry 5
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 160,151 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Character Action Game 34.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 30.8% ★, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action 4.5%, Story Rich 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the spectacle fighter genre, offering unparalleled depth in combo systems and character action.
- #23 W.A.N.D. Project
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action RPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates bullet-hell elements and anime character designs into its core loop.
- #24 Touhou Luna Nights
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.6%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Anime 17.6%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes time manipulation and complex bullet-hell dodging mechanics.
- #25 Touhou Dystopian
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,022 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Anime 16%, Cute 15.6%, 3D 15.1%, Action 9.8%
- #26 HunterX
81% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.6%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Souls-like 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with fluid combat and a focus on challenging boss encounters that require precise timing.
- #27 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
79% matchMixed58% of 593 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.4%, Anime 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Story Rich 12.3%, 3D 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with a focus on swordplay and Japanese-inspired aesthetics that match the vibe of Homura Hime.
- #28 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,369 reviews2020
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Anime 10.3%, Character Action Game 10% ★
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action game featuring a female protagonist and intense, gore-filled combat.
- #29 Beyond Citadel
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,971 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 43%, Anime 30.3%, Cute 19.5%, Action 7.2%
- #30 CRYSTAR
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,245 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Anime 22.2%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a somber anime aesthetic and combo-heavy combat that rewards player skill.
- #31 GOD EATER 3
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,806 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Anime 27.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action 7.8%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced anime action-RPG that emphasizes stylish combat and large-scale boss encounters.
- #32 Taboo Trial
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,685 reviews2023
Dev: Cat ShinePub: NPC Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Action RPG 19.6%, 3D 7.3%, Anime 7.2%
- #33 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
77% matchVery Positive93% of 2,567 reviews2019
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Anime 22.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Character Action Game 7.4% ★, Action 6.4%
- #34 Outrider Mako
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Asamado GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 37.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 6.1%
- #35 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,130 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 19.7%, Cute 12.8%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #36 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 594 reviews2026
Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
Windows
In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.6% ★, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Anime 8.8%, Cute 6.8%
- #37 Hordes of Hunger
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 231 reviews2026
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Kwalee
Windows
Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.4% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #38 Kotama and Academy Citadel
73% matchVery Positive81% of 2,225 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.9% ★, Action RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 5.8%
- #39 Yuri Sword Saga
73% matchVery Positive98% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 17.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action 7.5%
- #40 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,009 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Anime 16.5%, Souls-like 15.2%, Cute 11.9%, Action 11%
- #41 Path of Redemption
75% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Character Action Game 38.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Souls-like 4.8%
- #42 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,364 reviews2024
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Anime 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Cute 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #43 Bullet Girls Phantasia
73% matchVery Positive81% of 843 reviews2020
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Anime 14.6%, Cute 13.5%, Action 5.2%
- #44 Eternights
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,324 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Sai
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Eternights is a dating action game where you try to make the most out of life during the apocalypse. Monday: Go on a date. Tuesday: Clear dungeon. Friday: Freak out! The clock is ticking!!
Why similar: Character Action Game 34.5% ★, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action RPG 15.6%, Anime 14.3%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #45 ANNO: Mutationem
72% matchVery Positive81% of 6,438 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.8% ★, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #46 Demon Sword: Incubus
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: BrianodePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
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 40.9% ★, 3D Fighter 35%, Anime 8.5%, Cute 6.6%, 3D 4.9%
- #47 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
71% matchVery Positive89% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
Why similar: Character Action Game 40.9% ★, 3D Fighter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Cute 6.7%, Anime 6.2%
- #48 Snow x Hime
70% matchMixed61% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: KazuyaPub: 赤いトンボ
Windows
Pure boss-fight adult action. Battle unique male and female bosses with distinct weapons and moves. Win to unlock outfits and story shards, fully mix-and-match clothing. Lose to retry or enjoy explicit sex battles, featuring 187 high-quality 3D H animations.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, 3D Fighter 25.5%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, 3D 7.3%
- #49 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
66% matchVery Positive94% of 34,781 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Anime 23.2%, Story Rich 13.4%, Action 9.4%, Indie 4.7%
- #50 无梦少女 DreamlessGirl
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: REZEROR STUDIOPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Light up your fantasy with extra lives ✈︎ ⋆。˚A new type of bishoujo game combining "bullet hell shooting" and "visual novel."
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Anime 18.2%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 5.4%
- #51 MAGLAM LORD
70% matchMixed64% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 27.9%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Cute 7.9%
- #52 Graze Counter GM
67% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Anime 15.7%, Cute 11%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #53 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,295 reviews2018
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action RPG 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Anime 13.6%, Cute 8.1%
- #54 Kats Trigger
64% matchVery Positive94% of 252 reviews2025
Dev: GIX
Windows
"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, Action 6.8%
- #55 Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 825 reviews2022
Dev: 坂本龍Pub: 霧雨前線
Windows · Mac
A fanfic game of "Kemono Friends". Hack and slash action RPG. You can summon Friends and fight together. There are more than 30 Friends. There are more than 60 types of enemies. There are 4 levels of difficulty, so even people who are not good at action games can enjoy it.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Action RPG 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Anime 10.3%, Cute 8.5%
- #56 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.9%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 18.8%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #57 Succubus Domination
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Cyber Keks
Windows
Succubus Dominance - is a game linking “bullet hell” and “hot succubus”.
Why similar: Action 45.9%, Indie 29.6%, Anime 24.5%
- #58 Neverinth
68% matchMixed69% of 1,090 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Hack and Slash 27%, Action RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 12.9%, Cute 7.7%
- #59 Parry Nightmare
66% matchVery Positive84% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 13.5%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #60 Bright Memory: Infinite
64% matchVery Positive92% of 39,510 reviews2021
Dev: FYQD-Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42%, Hack and Slash 34.5%, Action 12.1%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%