- #1 Katanaut
97% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Fast-Paced 28.2%, Lovecraftian 22.2%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Souls-like 9.9%, Action 7.1%
- #2 Okinawa Rush
96% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: Sokaikan ltd
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Ninja 28.2% ★, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Hack and Slash 11%, Arcade 7.5%, Metroidvania 7.4%
- #3 Onikira - Demon Killer
96% matchMostly Negative39% of 378 reviews2015
Dev: Digital Furnace Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Beat 'em up 33.1%, Action 21.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Indie 8.2%
- #4 The Spirit of the Samurai
95% matchMixed61% of 490 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Mind Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Ninja 32.7% ★, Swordplay 25.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Souls-like 9.7%, Action 7%
- #5 Samurai: Ronin's Path
94% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 36.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Swordplay 16.7%, Souls-like 13.1%, Action 8.1%
- #6 Ganryu 2
94% matchMixed61% of 140 reviews2022
Dev: Storybird StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Play as Miyamoto Musashi in this beautiful 2D platformer and travel through a 17th century fantasy Japan, from north to the island of Ganryu-jima where everything happened between Musashi and Kojiro. The game is inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi from the famous novel “The Stone And The Sword”.
Why similar: Ninja 25.1% ★, Swordplay 22.6%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Platformer 8.2%
- #7 Shadow Blade: Reload
93% matchVery Positive87% of 377 reviews2015
Dev: Dead Mage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Ninja 44.8% ★, Fast-Paced 31.7%, Action 10.8%, Platformer 8.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #8 Eastern Exorcist
91% matchVery Positive84% of 6,774 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action 15.8%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D 9.4%
- #9 Katana Soul
92% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: SEEP
Windows
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: Action 34.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Platformer 17%, Indie 12.9%, 2D 9.8%
- #10 NINJA SLAYER NEO-SAITAMA IN FLAMES(ニンジャスレイヤー ネオサイタマ炎上)
91% matchMixed46% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Skeleton Crew StudioPub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows
A fast-paced action platformer based on the world of Ninja Slayer, a hit manga that sold 4.44 million copies! In the fictional cyberpunk city of Neo-Saitama, take control of Ninja Slayer as he does battle with numerous evil ninjas, all to avenge the death of his wife and child.
Why similar: Ninja 27.9% ★, Fast-Paced 22.1%, Swordplay 20.1%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action 6.7%
- #11 HAYAI
89% matchVery Positive98% of 247 reviews2022
Dev: Chaoclypse
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!
Why similar: Swordplay 22.9%, Beat 'em up 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Ninja 14.7% ★, Arcade 8.7%
- #12 Within the blade
90% matchVery Positive86% of 357 reviews2019
Dev: Ametist studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 42.7% ★, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action 11%, Fast-Paced 9.2%, Platformer 8.2%
- #13 Mexican Ninja
88% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: MadbricksPub: Amber Studio
Windows
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
Why similar: Ninja 35.9% ★, Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 7.3%
- #14 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,514 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Metroidvania 20.5%, Action 17.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Anime 13.3%, Arcade 13%
- #15 Rogue Samurai
86% matchMixed55% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
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: Ninja 56.5% ★, Arcade 19.2%, Action 13.1%, RPG 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #16 Shadowlings
87% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: Games From The Deep
Windows
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: Ninja 27.2% ★, Swordplay 20.4%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action 7.1%
- #17 Eldest Souls
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,378 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Souls-like 24.2%, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Action 10.5%, Anime 5.9%
- #18 First Cut: Samurai Duel
83% matchVery Positive89% of 2,036 reviews2024
Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 36.7%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 8.6%, Co-op 7.3%
- #19 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
84% matchVery Positive80% of 3,425 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.9%, Swordplay 19.5%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Beat 'em up 17.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #20 samurai_jazz
85% matchMixed64% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Blaze Epic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 46.2%, Anime 25.3%, Indie 19%, Adventure 9.4%
- #21 Pixel Samurai
82% matchVery Positive90% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: ArtofKingsgame
Windows
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 61.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 8.8%, Souls-like 6.4%, 2D 6.3%
- #22 Ninja Issen (忍者一閃)
82% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: ASTEROID-JPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
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: Ninja 51.1% ★, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Action 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Platformer 6.2%
- #23 Draw Slasher
84% matchMixed51% of 979 reviews2016
Dev: Mass Creation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.
Why similar: Ninja 34.2% ★, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 5.9%
- #24 Armed with Wings: Rearmed
81% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2017
Dev: Sun-Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.6%, Ninja 19.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Beat 'em up 15.6%, Action 10.2%
- #25 3000th Duel
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2019
Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action 11.7%, Platformer 10%
- #26 Boss Rush: Mythology
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Boss Rush: Mythology - This is an action game in which you have to fight various creatures and gods from Greek, Scandinavian, Slavic and Egyptian mythologies.
Why similar: Swordplay 34.7%, Souls-like 24.6%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Indie 5.6%
- #27 Madshot
78% matchVery Positive85% of 284 reviews2023
Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.7%, Fast-Paced 34.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 8%, 2D 5.3%
- #28 SHINOBI NON GRATA
78% matchVery Positive99% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: Studio PICOPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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: Ninja 55.5% ★, Beat 'em up 26.8%, Action 12.4%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #29 NINJA GIRL
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Cream Meron
Windows
A full-scale action game in which one Kunoichi fights against ninjas and necromancers during the Warring States period.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Ninja 27.7% ★, Swordplay 14.1%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #30 Whisper Trip
79% matchMixed64% of 107 reviews2021
Dev: Walnut LLC
Windows
Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...
Why similar: Ninja 26.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21%, Swordplay 20.6%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Arcade 7%
- #31 Ninja Hanrei
77% matchVery Positive84% of 278 reviews2020
Dev: DynKen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
Why similar: Ninja 42.7% ★, Action 24.4%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 5%
- #32 10 Second Ninja
77% matchVery Positive85% of 778 reviews2014
Dev: Four Circle InteractivePub: Mastertronic
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ninjas are cool, this is an established fact of the universe. Nazi Robots from space are not cool, they are the complete opposite of cool, and Robot Hitler is out to get you, the world's first ninja. You have 10 seconds to destroy all Nazi Robots in your vicinity. IT. IS. ON.
Why similar: Ninja 41.6% ★, Fast-Paced 29.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #33 Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
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: Ninja 48.8% ★, Metroidvania 16.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 8.8%, 2D 7.4%
- #34 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,143 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 49.4%, Swordplay 31.2%, Action 13.6%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #35 Skautfold: Usurper
76% matchMixed69% of 342 reviews2018
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.6%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Action 15.8%, RPG 7.7%, Indie 6%
- #36 Gurei
71% matchVery Positive85% of 281 reviews2026
Dev: Lobo Sagaz studioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.
Why similar: Action 30.4%, Souls-like 23.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 10.9%
- #37 Sclash
73% matchVery Positive83% of 592 reviews2023
Dev: Bevel bakeryPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.
Why similar: Swordplay 49.2%, Anime 15.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.8%, 2D 6.9%
- #38 BLADECHIMERA
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,451 reviews2025
Dev: Team LadybugPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Ninja 40.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 10.2%, 2D 7.8%
- #39 10 Second Ninja X
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,315 reviews2016
Dev: Four Circle InteractivePub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard.
Why similar: Ninja 32.9% ★, Fast-Paced 25.6%, Action 17%, Platformer 13.2%, Indie 6.3%
- #40 Mute Crimson+
74% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Ninja 41.3% ★, Arcade 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 8.7%
- #41 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Action 14.8%, Platformer 14.2%, RPG 7.2%, 2D 6.3%
- #42 Samurai GUNN 2
71% matchVery Positive92% of 784 reviews2021
Dev: Beau BlythPub: SCRAMBLER
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lock in! Samurai GUNN 2 is a bloody and brutally fast platform fighter for players who like short rounds and intense action. Free Edition out now!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.2%, Arcade 23.2%, Anime 21%, 2D 12.5%, Action 11.7%
- #43 BloodRush: Undying Wish
69% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 55.9%, Hack and Slash 32%, Action 7.4%, 2D 4.7%
- #44 Breaking Gates
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.3%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Metroidvania 10.9%, Action 9.5%, Anime 7.9%
- #45 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
72% matchMixed61% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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!
Why similar: Ninja 28.1% ★, Beat 'em up 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19%, Souls-like 13.4%, Action 7.5%
- #46 Yasai Ninja
75% matchMostly Negative36% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Recotechnology S.L.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Yasai Ninja is a hack & slash game set in feudal Japan where Kaoru Tamanegi and Broccoli Joe face the most terrible vegetable-fighters. Play 1/2 Player mode and finish the adventure!
Why similar: Action 61.5%, Indie 25.4%, Adventure 13.1%
- #47 Nightmare: The Lunatic
69% matchVery Positive89% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Souls-like 18.1%, Metroidvania 17.3%, Platformer 11%, Action 9.4%
- #48 End of Edge
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2023
Dev: LightSpeed StudiosPub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.1%, Action 23.8%, Anime 9.8%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 2.8%
- #49 Down to Hell
73% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows · Mac
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 33%, Action 24.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Indie 9.6%, 2D 9.2%
- #50 Trek to Yomi
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,078 reviews2022
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Why similar: Ninja 36.8% ★, Swordplay 29.7%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 2%
- #51 Berserk or Die
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Nao GamesPub: poncle presents
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Hack and Slash 29.9%, Action 14.7%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #52 WARRIORS: Abyss
66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,322 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.9%, Action 31.1%, RPG 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #53 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,594 reviews2023
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Souls-like 26.6%, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Action 18.8%, RPG 9.9%, Exploration 5.6%
- #54 Katana Kata
70% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Swordplay 43%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 15.2%, Souls-like 12.8%, Indie 6%
- #55 The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 518 reviews2023
Dev: Circuit_ArtPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.8%, Swordplay 25.9%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action 9.2%, RPG 4.1%
- #56 Katana ZERO
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,003 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Fast-Paced 29.1%, Ninja 23.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 11.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #57 EARTH'S DAWN
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 274 reviews2016
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Earth’s Dawn is looming and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance! Dive into frantic side-scrolling combat and take the fight to the alien horde before destroying hulking bosses!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Action 37.3%, Indie 14.1%, 2D 10.1%
- #58 KUNAI
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 601 reviews2020
Dev: TurtleBlazePub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.
Why similar: Action 26.3%, Ninja 23.4% ★, Metroidvania 12.8%, Indie 11%, Hack and Slash 8.4%
- #59 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.4%, Action 12.8%, RPG 5.9%, Indie 4.7%, 2D 2.7%
- #60 Armless Samurai
66% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Playmakers Development Team
Windows
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: Fast-Paced 64.9%, Action 18.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%