60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, 2D, Indie.
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.
Pixel Samurai
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.
Katana ZERO
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.
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: Difficult 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Indie 15.5%, Action 15.3%, 2D 4.4%
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 22.1%, Gore 18.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 9.9%
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Violent 33%, Samurai 23.9% ★, Gore 20.6%, Action 8.3%, Difficult 6.1%
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: Gore 44.6%, Violent 29.8%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6.1%, Indie 5.5%
Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.
Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Difficult 16.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 9.6%
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 48.7% ★, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Take a father’s journey to hell in order to save the souls of his wife and child. Insanity's Blade: The Chronicles of Thurstan is the first in a series of games based around the journey of a sword possessed by a father's powerful grief and hatred. This is the tale of the sword's creation.
Why similar: Gore 25.3%, Violent 23%, Platformer 7.2%, Retro 6.8%, 1980s 6.5%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Gore 24%, Violent 14.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Difficult 9.7%
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
Why similar: Violent 12.7%, Gore 12.1%, Classic 9.8% ★, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8%
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Samurai 73.9% ★, Arcade 13.2%, Action 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Difficult 23.5%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 8.2%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Indie 31.6%, Difficult 26.9%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Gore 33.2%, Violent 20.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 8.5%, Platformer 6.8%
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: Gore 32.6%, Violent 28.7%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 7.3%
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: Difficult 29.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 16.4%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Platformer 16.3%, Retro 16.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.
Why similar: Action 29.9%, Adventure 23.7%, Platformer 21.8%, Indie 19.3%, 2D 5.4%
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: Gore 61.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.9%, 2D 5%
Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.
Why similar: Violent 34.5%, Gore 29.5%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 6.2%, Indie 6.1%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Difficult 22.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Retro 12.4%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.8%
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Platformer 32%, Action 23.6%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 10.3%
With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.
Why similar: Action 20.1%, Retro 18.2%, Violent 17.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%
An action/adventure game taking ques from both film-noir and samurai-drama's of old, "samurai_jazz" takes players on an adventure through an enigmatic city, engaging in sword-fights, encounters with mythological beings, and quirky dialog with the local inhabitants presented with a pseudo 8-bit style.
Why similar: Action 25.6%, Retro 22.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.
Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 15.5%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Gore 19.2%, Violent 17%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Action 29.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Indie 10.1%
Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.
Why similar: Retro 33%, Action 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 26.4%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.
Why similar: Action 33.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Indie 13%, 2D 10%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Gore 33.5%, Violent 33.3%, Difficult 8.6%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 6.9%
Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.
Why similar: Samurai 60.3% ★, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.1%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Platformer 19.7%, Retro 17.6%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
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: Difficult 26.8%, Action 24.5%, Arcade 18.9%, Indie 16.9%, 2D 9.4%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Difficult 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Action 13.5%, Violent 13.1%, Indie 11.5%
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Action 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, 2D 11%, Indie 7.1%
Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!
Why similar: Retro 20.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Adventure 9.5%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Retro 19.6%, Platformer 17%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Agent in Depth is a daring action-platformer featuring fast-paced action and instant-death combat. You’ll run, jump, aim, and deflect bullets with your katana to blow up your enemies. No checkpoints, no upgrades: just pure skills. Deflect, die, learn, repeat. Be better, be faster.
Why similar: Difficult 38.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Action 21.5%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Why similar: Difficult 19.4%, Platformer 18.1%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 9.7%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Gore 25.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Violent 12.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Retro 10.1%
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!
Why similar: Action 36.4%, Pixel Graphics 32.1%, Adventure 31.5%
Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.
Why similar: Gore 33.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Violent 24.6%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 15%, Gore 14.8%, Platformer 9.8%
Your arms may be taken from you, but not your honour. Your legs have become your sword and shield. Run on walls, dive kick & dash into your enemies, parry bullets with your shins. Become a warrior of legend, Armless Samurai!
Why similar: Difficult 28.5%, Action 23.4%, Platformer 21.8%, Retro 15.8%, Indie 7.7%
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Why similar: Platformer 42.4%, Action 35.3%, Indie 22.2%
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 31.7%, Gore 25.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Action 11.8%, Indie 9.8%
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: Arcade 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 12.3%, 2D 11.3%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Difficult 20%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%
Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!
Why similar: Samurai 50.2% ★, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 9.9%, Classic 8.6% ★, Adventure 6.5%
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Difficult 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 11%, Platformer 5.6%
Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.
Why similar: Gore 33.4%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 16.8%, 2D 5.8%
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Action 18.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Indie 9.2%, Arcade 9%
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: Action 39%, Retro 29.9%, 2D 14.5%, Indie 12.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Gore 33%, Violent 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Difficult 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Why similar: Gore 33.4%, Violent 24.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 8%
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: Violent 29.9%, Gore 21.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Gore 36.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!
Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, 1980s 18.6%, Action 14.4%, 1990's 14.2%, Adventure 12.2%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Gore 31.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Retro 12.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 8.1%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Gore 32.6%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 7.4%
