Games Like Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.1%, Gore 16.9%, Action 11.7%, Character Action Game 9.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Another Suda51 masterpiece that perfectly captures the same eccentric, assassin-focused, and stylish hack-and-slash gameplay.

Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.

Why similar: Surreal 32.2%, Gore 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Stylized 11.1%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic Suda51 title that shares the same surreal atmosphere and distinct, avant-garde visual style.

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: Hack and Slash 35%, Character Action Game 20.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 16.5% ★, Action 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An essential spectacle fighter that matches the seed game's focus on fluid, stylish combos and flamboyant character action.

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: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Character Action Game 16.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Swordplay 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for spectacle fighters, offering the same high-speed, stylish swordplay and over-the-top cinematic flair.

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Action 45.2%, Gore 32.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Violent 8%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This Suda51 collaboration features the same blend of over-the-top action, dark humor, and unique character design.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Spectacle fighter 15.1% ★, Character Action Game 15% ★, Action 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, stylish aesthetic and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat that feels very similar to the seed game's tone.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Character Action Game 24.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.8% ★, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of modern character-action games, providing deep, satisfying combat mechanics and high-octane visual spectacle.

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43%, Spectacle fighter 16.6% ★, Action 9.4%, Gore 7.9%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, stylish action game produced by Suda51 that shares the same campy, gore-filled, and fast-paced combat DNA.

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.6%, Character Action Game 25.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.7% ★, Action 8%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic spectacle fighter that emphasizes technical skill and stylish execution in a third-person perspective.

Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.7%, Action 13.2%, Gore 8.3%, Character Action Game 7.7% ★, Stylized 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of bizarre, stylish, and high-energy action that fans of Suda51 will immediately recognize.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Character Action Game 25.6% ★, Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 22%, Third Person 10%, Gore 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish third-person action game that shares the same high-octane, adrenaline-fueled gameplay loop.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 8.1%, Beat 'em up 6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush game that focuses on tight, challenging combat and a unique, surreal aesthetic.

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Character Action Game 21.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Action 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the foundational experience for the character-action genre that influenced the combat style of the seed game.

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: Hack and Slash 42.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Action 14.6%, Gore 11.4%, Cyberpunk 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that features one-hit-kill mechanics and a surreal, story-rich narrative.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Character Action Game 21.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, rhythm-based action game that matches the seed game's vibrant energy and focus on rhythmic, stylish combat.

Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.6%, Action 14.6%, Character Action Game 10.5% ★, Gore 10%, Comedy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that maintains the series' signature blend of punk-rock aesthetic and brutal, stylish combat.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.6%, Gore 17.2%, Action 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Violent 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gory, dark-fantasy hack-and-slash that captures the same visceral, weapon-focused combat intensity.

Travis Strikes Again, Beam Katana charged and ready! He's been sucked into the legendary Death Drive Mk II games console, where anyone who collects all the Death Balls has their wishes granted (...or do they?).

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.2%, Action 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Comedy 6.2%, Violent 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental Suda51 title that leans into surreal, meta-narrative gameplay and diverse action styles.

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Action 22.2%, Surreal 18.2%, Gore 17.4%, Cyberpunk 6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, over-the-top third-person shooter that focuses on pure spectacle and relentless, arcade-style action.

Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!

Why similar: Character Action Game 31.5% ★, Hack and Slash 29.8%, Spectacle fighter 19.7% ★, Action 10.2%, Beat 'em up 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized action game from PlatinumGames that features over-the-top spectacle and unique combat mechanics.

Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.4%, Action 15.5%, Spectacle fighter 13.7% ★, Gore 8.3%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, comic-book-inspired hack-and-slash that shares the same gore-heavy, over-the-top action sensibilities.

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action 17%, Gore 14%, Character Action Game 11.4% ★, Surreal 7.6%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Action 21.6%, Comedy 19.2%, Surreal 17.7%, Third Person 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic that shares the same surreal, imaginative world-building and unique artistic vision.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.4%, Gore 22.6%, Swordplay 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Comedy 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced swordplay with over-the-top humor and gore, mirroring the seed game's chaotic combat energy.

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.3%, Character Action Game 17.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 12.4% ★, Action 10.2%, Gore 10.1%

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 58.9%, Action 15.7%, Gore 9.7%, Third Person 7%, Violent 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features stylish, combo-based combat and a distinct, stylized art direction.

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Gore 20.5%, Swordplay 19.3%, Action 17%, Comedy 5.4%

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, visually striking game that features creative input from Suda51, capturing a similar artistic flair.

Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra-high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing Tower of Barbs!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.3%, Gore 21.2%, Action 12.1%, Surreal 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Character Action Game 20.8% ★, Gore 14.6%, Action 9.5%, Spectacle fighter 8.8% ★

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Character Action Game 31% ★, Swordplay 10.7%, Gore 9.3%, Action 6.3%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42%, Action 18%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Comedy 8.9%, Third Person 7.1%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Character Action Game 19.7% ★, Gore 14.7%, Spectacle fighter 11.8% ★, Action 9.9%

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Gore 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 4.7%

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: Action 69%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Singleplayer 7.2%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Gore 22%, Character Action Game 17.4% ★, Action 12.5%, Spectacle fighter 10.1% ★

The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.

Why similar: Action 60.3%, Third Person 24.2%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Adventure 2.1%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Gore 52%, Action 30.4%, Violent 5.1%, Singleplayer 5%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.4%, Character Action Game 13.9% ★, Gore 12%, Spectacle fighter 10.8% ★, Action 10%

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Why similar: Adventure 77.1%, Gore 7%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Action 4.3%, Comedy 4.3%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Action 37%, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Singleplayer 7.8%

2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.

Why similar: Atmospheric 52.3%, Singleplayer 47.7%

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.7%, Spectacle fighter 33% ★, Action 7.4%, Beat 'em up 6%, Cyberpunk 5.2%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Surreal 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Singleplayer 11%, Story Rich 7.4%

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.3%, Action 13%, Gore 9.8%, Character Action Game 9.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 8.4% ★

Dive into the neon-drenched deep underground of Tokyo as Kobayashi, a deadly assassin who harnesses the power of blood energy. Use your sword, mystical abilities and powerful weapons to assassinate highly dangerous maniacs and stop the invasion of the brutal Flatliners terrorizing Tokyo.

Why similar: Surreal 48.9%, Action 27.2%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, Singleplayer 5.9%, Story Rich 4.8%

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Action 41.2%, Cyberpunk 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.2%

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.7%, Action 22.2%, Character Action Game 15.2% ★, Adventure 1.9%, Third Person 1.8%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: Action 43.1%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Dating Sim 7.8%, Comedy 5.9%

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Character Action Game 36.8% ★, Hack and Slash 32.6%, Spectacle fighter 17.7% ★, Action 10.6%, Violent 1.5%

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 68.1%, Singleplayer 13.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Story Rich 4.4%

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 70.6%, Action 24.2%, Adventure 2.3%, Cyberpunk 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.2%, Character Action Game 16.8% ★, Action 16.2%, Spectacle fighter 11.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 5%

A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.4%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.4%, Character Action Game 19.1% ★, Gore 16.6%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.

Why similar: Action 91.2%, Adventure 8.8%

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 40.6%, Action 29%, Violent 7.9%, Comedy 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%