Games Like Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death

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: Spectacle fighter 36.3% ★, Hack and Slash 32.4%, Character Action Game 16.4% ★, Action 8.6%, Third Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for the stylish, cinematic, and over-the-top hack-and-slash combat that defines the genre.

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 41.6% ★, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Character Action Game 20% ★, Action 6.9%, Third Person 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly fast-paced, high-energy spectacle fighter experience with a similarly absurd and entertaining narrative.

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 38.1% ★, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Character Action Game 21.6% ★, Action 8.2%, Third Person 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in character-action games that matches the intensity and flair found in Marlow Briggs.

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 63.4%, Adventure 31.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the campy, B-movie humor and supernatural action vibe of the seed game.

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Spectacle fighter 27.4% ★, Character Action Game 22.6% ★, Action 9.9%, Third Person 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, weird, and fast-paced action game that shares the unique, off-beat energy of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 40.5% ★, Hack and Slash 34.4%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 7%, Funny 5%

Why You'll Like It: It embraces a ridiculous, over-the-top premise and irreverent tone that fans of Marlow Briggs will appreciate.

For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.6%, Action 29.6%, Comedy 8%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the irreverent, funny tone and lighthearted approach to action-adventure gameplay.

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 60.8%, Action 19.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same blend of God of War-inspired combat and grand-scale adventure found in Marlow Briggs.

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 45.5%, Spectacle fighter 32.5% ★, Action 14.6%, Adventure 5.3%, Third Person 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features an over-the-top, comic-book style of violence and action that mirrors the intensity of Marlow Briggs.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Action 44.4%, Platformer 19.4%, Funny 15.1%, Comedy 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same irreverent, funny, and platformer-heavy approach to action as the seed game.

The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34% ★, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Character Action Game 19.2% ★, Action 14.5%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that shares a similar supernatural premise and focus on visceral combat.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.4%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Third Person 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic third-person action-adventure that balances platforming and combat with a strong narrative focus.

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 48.7%, Action 23.6%, Character Action Game 19% ★, Adventure 5.4%, Third Person 2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific B-tier spectacle fighter DNA, focusing on fast-paced action and a distinct, campy aesthetic.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.2%, Spectacle fighter 18.2% ★, Action 14.4%, Character Action Game 12.3% ★, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the same heavy, combo-based combat mechanics that made Marlow Briggs feel so impactful.

A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.6% ★, Character Action Game 27% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 3.9%, Third Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, comic-book style action game that prioritizes flashy combat and a vibrant, fun aesthetic.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Action 91.6%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, it captures the pure, fast-paced, and satisfying flow of combat found in the seed game.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Action 40.8%, Hack and Slash 39.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 5.4%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, violent 2D hack-and-slash that focuses on fluid, stylish combat animations.

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 70.1%, Third Person 13%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into a janky, high-octane B-movie aesthetic that feels like a spiritual cousin to the seed game.

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.3%, Action 19.3%, Third Person 8%, Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action game that revels in its campy, over-the-top premise and fast-paced combat.

Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Funny 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features martial arts-focused action with a similar lighthearted, over-the-top school-life premise.

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38% ★, Character Action Game 27.8% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-energy spectacle game that rewards players for mastering complex, flashy combat maneuvers.

THE NEO-SANCTUM SHALL FALL. Claim retribution against the theocratic Faiths as you master vicious hack-and-slash combat in this action-RPG where style is salvation.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 65.8% ★, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action-RPG that emphasizes fluid movement and intense, rhythmic combat.

Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.5%, Action 16.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Comedy 5%, Platformer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, stylized combat that feels right at home for fans of the hack-and-slash genre.

Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.

Why similar: Action 35.8%, Third Person 21.8%, Funny 19.8%, Platformer 12%, Comedy 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based comedy action game that shares the lighthearted and absurd tone of the seed game.

Rage Quit is a first-person melee game where the player uses only the sledgehammer for combat, traversal, and defense against hordes of office-bots. Use a fluid variety of light, heavy, dash-based, and reflective attacks to smash your way through your foes and enact revenge!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 62.7% ★, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action 6.6%, Funny 2.7%, Comedy 1%

An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 44.2% ★, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Third Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that captures the indie spirit and variety of combat encounters found in Marlow Briggs.

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: Spectacle fighter 60.1% ★, Hack and Slash 29.9%, Third Person 3.8%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 2.1%

When a mysterious beam from space transforms the world into a game, the Angry Video Game Nerd must return to put the "ASS" in ASSimilation. Utilize new mechanics, power-ups, abilities, and collectible armor pieces to defeat your most powerful foe yet, and save the world!

Why similar: Action 56.1%, Adventure 28.5%, Platformer 9%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines funny, self-aware humor with challenging platforming and action-heavy gameplay.

Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.3% ★, Character Action Game 29.3% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action 4.7%, Third Person 3.5%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Action 27.6%, Funny 27.1%, Adventure 24.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Singleplayer 8.4%

Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 40% ★, Character Action Game 26% ★, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 2.7%

You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

Why similar: Character Action Game 41.4% ★, Hack and Slash 31.6%, Action 10.2%, Third Person 7.2%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action game that focuses on fast-paced, rhythmic combat and a quirky, unique visual style.

It is a fun, hack and slash RPG game, аn action adventure with advanced combat tactics. You will face countless fearsome mobs and grotesque beasts, hidden deadly traps, powerful demon knights and dragons.

Why similar: Action 58%, Adventure 37.3%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a similar indie feel and a focus on straightforward, visceral combat.

A masked vigilante seeks revenge, unravels a conspiracy, and teeters on the edge of sanity in this retro-inspired boomer shooter.

Why similar: Action 92.7%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Shell City is plunged into a state of emergency after coming under attack from the devastating forces of PHANTOM. As the National Army struggle to contain the terrifying war machines, they call upon the only thing that stands between Shell City’s obliteration and its salvation; the peanut chompin’, villain stompin’, TEMBO THE BADASS...

Why similar: Action 44.4%, Adventure 26.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Funny 9.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%

She was proposed to by the Orc Prince. A goverment fearful of war with the Orc Empire decided to hand her over and placed a hefty bounty on her. In this world, everyone is an enemy. Fight and keep on fighting.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.3% ★, Hack and Slash 38.7%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 3.5%, Funny 2%

Fight to clear your name in this action 2D fighting game from Alligator Friends Software! Professional sports and the big ring played a major role in his life. This continued until he was accused of a murder he didn't commit. Once in prison, the hero realizes that it is possible to restore justice..

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 73.4% ★, Action 10.2%, Third Person 7.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

YOU ARE DEATH. The Grim Reaper. You must travel throughout various action packed scenarios, Reaping enemies and collecting their souls. FEAR THE REAPER

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 79.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 6.4%, Comedy 2.5%

Part man, part blade, all badass – help Fist Slash defeat the evil Dr. X and recover the mystical mirror shards before they're used to wreak ultimate destruction on the world!

Why similar: Action 82.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Indie 7.3%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: Action 69.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%

A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 61.9%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Platformer 5.1%, Comedy 4.1%

Embark on an odyssey into the unknown! Behold the tale of Toadman, an enigmatic being born from alien tech and the mysteries of Radiant Verde. Witness his perilous quest through treacherous jungles to confront Captain Croak in an epic showdown! Welcome to "Spawn of the Spore Spectre"!

Why similar: Action 31.9%, Funny 23.5%, Adventure 17.1%, Platformer 15%, Comedy 9.3%

Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.6%, Action 13.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Adventure 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Be a Hero Super soldier Sperminator, beat evil Trumpster and Save Iconic Tzar Vlad

Why similar: Action 28.9%, Third Person 28.7%, Funny 21%, Adventure 13.5%, Comedy 7.9%

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Action 40.1%, Third Person 27.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Indie 2%

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.7%, Action 37.1%, Comedy 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Indie 0.3%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: Action 64.3%, Adventure 28.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%, Indie 3.4%

DR LIVESEY: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gentlemen, from now on, rom and death means the same thing for you.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 81.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 3.3%, Comedy 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Fire up your ray guns, crystal swords, and laser whips, and get ready for thrills and chills! With three incredible movie stars playing out decidedly B-level sci-fi exploits, Dick Starspeed, Scarlet Nova, and Robot will have you ready to jump off the side of the tower—right into adventure!

Why similar: Action 47.5%, Adventure 25.3%, Funny 13.6%, Comedy 8.4%, Indie 2.9%

Embark on a moldy adventure in a land of bread. Play as Bradley the Breadapus, a waffle-tailed bread platypus, in this quirky action platformer and battle to cleanse a world infected by mold. Break the mold, save the world!

Why similar: Action 26.6%, Third Person 20%, Funny 19.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%

Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, through multiple hordes of enemies to save your girlfriend in this hilarious, strategic button-mashing, action-RPG.

Why similar: Action 48.9%, Funny 38%, Singleplayer 13.1%

Save the world with breakbeats.

Why similar: Action 77%, Comedy 15.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%

"Blindsight: War of the Wardens" is a story-driven brawler where you play as Iggy, a blind martial arts master with echolocation abilities, as he retrieves a stolen family heirloom that may bring unintended consequences to the universe.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 56.2% ★, Action 20.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Third Person 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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: Hack and Slash 55.3%, Action 25.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Platformer 3.8%

Street brawler with a vintage style.

Why similar: Action 48.5%, Hack and Slash 40.9%, Comedy 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Indie 0.4%

Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.4%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 13.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Comedy 5.9%

Daddy Trump is kidnapped again and now locked to container. You Kiki Trump are only hope. Destroy Peaceland country enemies and their leader Corrupt. Only by killing leader you can save daddy Trump and Restore peace to Peaceland

Why similar: Character Action Game 72.5% ★, Action 13.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

You are one of the world’s last Sentinels, a soldier named Avil equipped with the skills to battle the endless wave of Ravenii. Fight massive brutes and their minions across a sprawling countryside, defending cities and rescuing refugees torn from their homes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.7%, Action 14.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%