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

Katana Soul
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

We Who Are About To Die
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas - rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Why similar: Violent 33%, Samurai 23.9% ★, Gore 20.6%, Action 8.3%, Difficult 6.1%
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas - rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
Why similar: Swordplay 27.2%, Historical 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Roguelite 11%, Gore 10.9%
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 29.6%, Fighting 18%, Gore 16.9%, Historical 13.2%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Swordplay 18.4%, Violent 13.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 11.4%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Samurai 35.6% ★, Souls-like 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.
Why similar: Swordplay 55.9%, Difficult 19.7%, Souls-like 7.8%, Indie 7.5%, Action 7.1%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Swordplay 18%, Fighting 16.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Gore 9.7%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Violent 17.2%, Souls-like 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Difficult 11%
Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.
Why similar: Fighting 22.7%, Violent 15.7%, Historical 13.8%, Souls-like 13.4%, Hack and Slash 9.5%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Swordplay 39.4%, Violent 26%, Gore 16.1%, Difficult 6.5%, Action 6.2%
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: Swordplay 28.1%, Fighting 21.4%, Gore 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Historical 13.3%
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 28.2%, Violent 17.5%, Gore 16.1%, Souls-like 14.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.
Why similar: Fighting 39.4%, Violent 21.3%, Gore 15.1%, Action 12.5%, Realistic 4.7%
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 34.7%, Fighting 24.3%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 7.4%
Slice meat statues in half as quickly as possible. An easy to learn but hard to master game with satisfying parkour movement and combat.
Why similar: Violent 44.5%, Gore 21.7%, Action 15.4%, Indie 13.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%
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: Fighting 39.4%, Swordplay 36.8%, Action 10%, Indie 7.9%, Simulation 6%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Roguelite 21%, Roguelike 8.5%, Atmospheric 8%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Violent 29.4%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Gore 15.3%, Action 12.2%, Difficult 12.2%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Swordplay 45.1%, Violent 16.9%, Action 10.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Gore 6.3%
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Roguelite 28.5%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Roguelike 17%, Action 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%
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 53.9%, Historical 26.1%, Realistic 13.1%, Action 6.9%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Gore 20.2%, Violent 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 12.7%
Katana X is a sword simulation action game designed specifically for VR utilizing tracked motion controls. This game takes real physical skill of body control and hand–eye coordination to get high scores. If you like motion gaming, swordplay, and having a serious workout session, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 30.1%, Simulation 29.8%
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Why similar: Violent 31.7%, Gore 22.2%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 7.8%
WuJiDaoRen is a physics-based fighting game, that can put you back into the classic Kung Fu films. Play as a mighty hero to challenge the most dangerous villains in the world and bring peace to the people.
Why similar: Swordplay 25.1%, Fighting 24.5%, Violent 13.7%, Hack and Slash 11%, Gore 8.5%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Gore 13.2%, Roguelike 12.5%
Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.
Why similar: Historical 26.5%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 16%, Action 8.6%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Swordplay 37.8%, Indie 21.6%, Difficult 18.4%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Action 9.4%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Roguelite 19%, Difficult 13.6%, Action 6.3%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Roguelite 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 12.5%
Shadowlings - is a slaughter to heavy metal in decorations of Medieval Japan.Hardcore battles, in which everything depends on your skill, ancient ninja's martial arts, sharp swords, strong spears and mysterious Shadow Magic.
Why similar: Swordplay 33.6%, Fighting 22.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Roguelite 10.2%, Difficult 7.2%
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 27.4%, Fighting 19.3%, Violent 17.4%, Gore 11.6%, Historical 8.9%
Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.
Why similar: Swordplay 36.5%, Fighting 17.7%, Violent 15.4%, Historical 13.6%, Realistic 8.6%
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Why similar: Swordplay 32.1%, Souls-like 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 8.5%
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Swordplay 50%, Souls-like 32.3%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 3.2%, Indie 2.8%
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Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 17.5%, Action 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%
Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!
Why similar: Swordplay 33.1%, Fighting 24.3%, Violent 17.8%, Gore 13.5%, Realistic 6.2%
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Why similar: Roguelite 27.7%, Action 25%, Gore 23.4%, Indie 18.4%, Adventure 5.6%
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Swordplay 36.1%, Souls-like 21.1%, Violent 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action 2.9%
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Why similar: Swordplay 32.5%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Action 5%
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Hack and Slash 19%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%
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Why similar: Swordplay 28.3%, Historical 27.5%, Violent 13.4%, Realistic 10.6%, Hack and Slash 10.1%
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Why similar: Swordplay 38%, Fighting 19%, Violent 18.8%, Gore 14.1%, Action 4.7%
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Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Swordplay 26.9%, Gore 20%, Action 11.4%, Indie 5.6%
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Why similar: Fighting 57%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
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Why similar: Samurai 42.4% ★, Historical 20.5%, Roguelike 15.5%, Indie 12.3%, Difficult 9.3%
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Swordplay 36%, Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 7%, Indie 4.9%
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Why similar: Swordplay 42.3%, Fighting 22.9%, Gore 17.5%, Action 6.6%, Simulation 4.4%
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Why similar: Samurai 57.2% ★, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 2%
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.6%, Roguelite 39.6%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 1%
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 42.3%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Difficult 19%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
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Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Historical 25.2%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 2.2%
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Why similar: Swordplay 57.8%, Souls-like 16.5%, Action 12%, Indie 5.8%, Colorful 3.2%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: Swordplay 45.8%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Action 6.2%, Indie 5.1%
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Why similar: Violent 36.9%, Fighting 30.8%, Gore 11.9%, Action 11.8%, Indie 8.6%
SWORDCAR is an automotive CAR-achter action game with a healthy serving of gore. Slash and slice at 100 MPH and bathe in the blood of the mysterious BUSY CORP.
Why similar: Swordplay 37.1%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Violent 17.9%, Action 11%, Souls-like 7.3%
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Hack and Slash 32.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 6.3%, Simulation 3.8%
Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?
Why similar: Swordplay 43%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Roguelite 17.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%