Games Like MORDHAU

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.2%, Medieval 18.1%, Gore 13.7%, Multiplayer 9%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its enormous medieval team battles, objective-driven castle assaults, mounted combat, and accessible but deep melee system make it the closest overall alternative.

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Medieval 29.9%, Swordplay 15.3%, Gore 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.3%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original large-scale first-person medieval slasher shares MORDHAU's chaotic siege maps, melee classes, archery, and crude battlefield humor.

For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.

Why similar: Medieval 40.7%, Swordplay 17.7%, Fighting 10.2% ★, Gore 6.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly technical guard-based melee system offers a more structured, competitive take on the parries, feints, counters, and weapon matchups MORDHAU players enjoy.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 55%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Historical 6.5%, First-Person 6.2%, Hack and Slash 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its multiplayer mode combines medieval cavalry, archery, infantry combat, and sieges, while the wider game lets you lead armies in a similarly grounded setting.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 47.9%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Character Customization 7.5%, Historical 7.5%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Bannerlord expands the mounted warfare, sieges, and medieval sandbox battles of Warband with much larger and more cinematic conflicts.

Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.

Why similar: Medieval 25.8%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, PvP 13.1%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer medieval survival game mixes first-person melee combat, castle building, raiding, and persistent faction warfare.

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 22.4%, Gore 20.9%, Medieval 16.3%, Fighting 11.2% ★, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy medieval weapon combat emphasizes awkward, brutal impacts and unscripted duels much like MORDHAU's more experimental moments.

Step into the ultimate three-way war for honor, glory, and gold! This beloved community-driven game brings together swashbuckling Pirates, battle-hardened Vikings, and chivalrous Knights in hilarious and intense class-based combat. Join the fun, embrace the chaos, and fight your way to victory!

Why similar: Medieval 25.9%, Swordplay 23.4%, Multiplayer 17.1%, First-Person 6.7%, Hack and Slash 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast, class-based multiplayer brawls use melee weapons, projectiles, and humorous chaotic objectives in a very MORDHAU-like spirit.

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 31%, Fighting 20.8% ★, Historical 11.2%, PvP 10.6%, Character Customization 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its historically inspired one-on-one fencing uses realistic weapon reach, timing, and hit reactions for players who want more focused sword duels.

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven gladiator fighting game with no health bars. Stab on arteries, pierce vital organs and cut off limbs. Build your own movesets, paint your fighter and battle friends online with cross-play.

Why similar: Swordplay 21.7%, Medieval 15.4%, Gore 14.5%, Fighting 12.7% ★, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers customizable physics-based gladiatorial combat where weapon placement, armor coverage, and limb-level damage matter greatly.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 29.7% ★, Swordplay 27.3%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Competitive 11.7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer sword-fighting game is built around deliberate duels, weapon spacing, feints, blocks, and stylish melee mind games.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.4%, Gore 21.3%, Medieval 16.2%, Fighting 14.4% ★, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its VR sandbox combat provides highly physical, gory medieval weapon fighting with extensive mod support and experimental freedom.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Medieval 39.8%, Swordplay 26.2%, Historical 11.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Realistic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person medieval dueling and realistic emphasis on stamina, weapon handling, armor, and timing make it a strong solo counterpart to MORDHAU.

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

Why similar: Multiplayer 21.2%, Historical 18.3%, Team-Based 13.7%, PvP 12.9%, FPS 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the Napoleonic era, it captures the communal chaos of massive multiplayer battles with melee charges, cavalry, sieges, and proximity voice chat.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Medieval 37%, Swordplay 28%, First-Person 13%, Historical 10.5%, Realistic 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an immersive medieval world with demanding first-person swordplay, directional attacks, parries, armor systems, and grounded combat encounters.

Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?

Why similar: Swordplay 27.4%, Medieval 19.4%, PvP 11.5%, Gore 11.3%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This persistent first-person MMORPG features free-aim melee combat, open-world PvP, mounted warfare, guild conflict, and a harsh medieval sandbox.

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

Why similar: Medieval 24.1%, Swordplay 16.5%, Multiplayer 14.8%, PvP 10.8%, Online Co-Op 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines tense first-person medieval PvP with melee combat, class abilities, dungeon extraction, loot, and high-stakes encounters.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Medieval 76.7%, Character Customization 13%, Action 7.9%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although isometric and single-player, its exceptional physics-driven melee combat rewards careful footwork, weapon momentum, and armor awareness.

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

Why similar: Multiplayer 27.8%, Team-Based 23.6%, Swordplay 23.4%, First-Person 12.3%, FPS 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its crew-driven naval battles feature frantic multiplayer teamwork, boarding actions, and close-quarters sword fights with MORDHAU-like chaos.

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!

Why similar: Swordplay 23%, Medieval 21.7%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, PvP 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It blends hero-based medieval melee combat with large troop formations and objective battles for players wanting both personal fighting and battlefield command.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Gore 24.9%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Multiplayer 16%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, First-Person 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op first-person action game delivers weighty melee combat, blocking, dodging, special attacks, and huge hordes to carve through with friends.

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Gore 40%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Multiplayer 14.8%, First-Person 10.6%, FPS 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its voxel violence, improvised weapons, dismemberment, and multiplayer brawling appeal to the same appetite for absurdly gory melee mayhem.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Swordplay 38.5%, First-Person 23.1%, Medieval 13.1%, Gore 10%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person fantasy action game remains excellent for physical melee combat, kicks, environmental kills, swordplay, and chaotic combat improvisation.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.8%, Medieval 24.5%, PvP 12.7%, Team-Based 11.8%, Character Customization 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its siege-focused multiplayer battles let you fight directly as a medieval hero while commanding units of infantry, cavalry, and ranged troops.

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 24.7%, Gore 16.6%, Fighting 15.2% ★, Competitive 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on lethal one-hit sword duels where precise blocking, positioning, timing, and weapon choice decide every exchange.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Gore 33.2%, First-Person 15.8%, FPS 12.6%, Character Customization 12.3%, PvE 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op missions feature satisfying first-person melee combat, heavy weapon impacts, dodges, parries, and frantic team-based survival against hordes.

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Historical 26%, Multiplayer 23.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Gore 11.5%, Realistic 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its large-scale historical multiplayer battles emphasize coordinated formations, cavalry, bayonet charges, and immersive voice-driven battlefield roleplay.

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Medieval 32.4%, Swordplay 18.5%, Multiplayer 14.3%, PvP 11%, Character Customization 8.4%

Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history!

Why similar: Gore 25%, Team-Based 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 11.1%, Historical 10.3%

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Gore 29.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Third Person 17%, Action 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic Viking-themed multiplayer action game offers brutal melee weapons, magical power-ups, and arena combat in a similarly irreverent style.

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Fighting 34% ★, Multiplayer 14.3%, Swordplay 14.1%, PvP 12.6%, Online Co-Op 9.8%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: Gore 21.4%, PvP 20.6%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Historical 12.7%, First-Person 11.7%

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 24.1%, Gore 21%, Fighting 15.3% ★, Hack and Slash 9.6%, PvP 9.1%

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

Why similar: Multiplayer 21.2%, Gore 19%, FPS 12.6%, Realistic 11.1%, First-Person 10.9%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Gore 24.7%, Online Co-Op 22.1%, Multiplayer 15%, First-Person 13.2%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

Why similar: Multiplayer 20.3%, FPS 18.9%, Gore 16.1%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Realistic 13.6%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23.7%, FPS 17.4%, Gore 16.9%, Realistic 10.9%, First-Person 9.8%

VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.9%, Gore 28.8%, Medieval 20.5%, First-Person 8.4%, FPS 5.1%

Go through deadly rooms of multi-storey building. Team up with other players and make your way through traps with a friendly team (CO-OP)! Or take a weapon and kill them all in the PvP game mode!

Why similar: Gore 39.4%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Survival 12.9%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, First-Person 8.6%

Set in the muddy trenches of WW1, Beyond The Wire is a 50v50 multiplayer FPS that immerses players in the desperate & brutal circumstances of the Great War. Featuring an arsenal of historic weapons, ten massive maps, ten playable factions, era-specific tanks, & a brutal melee combat system.

Why similar: PvP 17.1%, Historical 15.9%, Gore 15.7%, First-Person 14.8%, FPS 12.1%

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.

Why similar: Gore 20.3%, Team-Based 18.4%, Multiplayer 17.5%, PvP 15.4%, Online Co-Op 14.9%

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Why similar: Multiplayer 15.3%, Team-Based 15.2%, PvP 13.7%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, First-Person 11.9%

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.

Why similar: Swordplay 23%, Medieval 14.9%, Competitive 12.3%, Gore 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.

Why similar: Swordplay 31%, Medieval 29.6%, Gore 19.6%, Historical 12%, Action 4%

Peasants War is the first competitive medieval shooter, created by one-person development studio New Companion.

Why similar: Medieval 15.8%, Swordplay 15.8%, Action 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Competitive 7.5%

Battle Clash is a fast-paced medieval PVP game where 10 unique classes battle for victory. Master each class's abilities, rack up kills, and unlock powerful ultimates to crush your enemies. Dominate the battlefield and lead your way to the win!

Why similar: Swordplay 25.4%, Medieval 19.3%, Fighting 14.5% ★, Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 9.8%

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: FPS 33.6%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Team-Based 10.1%, Realistic 9.9%, Online Co-Op 7.4%

Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

Why similar: Team-Based 22.5%, PvP 18.5%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Historical 11.5%, Realistic 10.7%

Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!

Why similar: Medieval 55.6%, Multiplayer 20.5%, Survival 15.3%, Historical 5.5%, Action 2.4%

Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!

Why similar: Medieval 32.6%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Gore 12.4%, PvP 11.5%, Survival 11.1%

Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.

Why similar: Medieval 19.7%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, PvP 11%

Meet the first standalone medieval battle royale game! Take part in battles with up to 50 players using a wide variety of weapons and other items.

Why similar: Medieval 31%, PvP 13.8%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Historical 8.8%, FPS 8.5%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 15.7%, Multiplayer 14.8%, PvP 14.3%, Historical 13.5%, First-Person 12.4%

Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates.

Why similar: Multiplayer 22.6%, Historical 20%, Team-Based 19%, First-Person 17.6%, FPS 13.6%

Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit

Why similar: Multiplayer 22.9%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, First-Person 14.6%, FPS 14.6%, PvP 13.1%

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Team-Based 12.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.5%