- #1 Devil May Cry 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 160,151 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Character Action Game 17.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Action 9%, Violent 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the pinnacle of the character-action genre, it provides the same deep combo systems and stylish, fast-paced combat found in Ninja Gaiden.
- #2 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 21.3%, Swordplay 18.4% ★, Ninja 16.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.2% ★, Character Action Game 9.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: It features incredibly fast, sword-focused combat that rewards aggression and precision with spectacular finishers.
- #3 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,877 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Ninja 30.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Gore 14.7%, Violent 11.3%, Character Action Game 7.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is a core entry in the series that maintains the high-speed, gore-filled combat and challenging boss encounters.
- #4 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
95% matchVery Positive83% of 2,776 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Ninja 30.7% ★, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Gore 14%, Violent 11%, Difficult 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational entry in the modern trilogy, offering a pure, challenging action experience that defined the series.
- #5 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
94% matchVery Positive88% of 49,578 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Difficult 29.1%, Violent 18.3%, Action 17.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game offers deep, technical combat mechanics and a high difficulty curve that rewards mastery.
- #6 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
94% matchMixed64% of 1,855 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Ninja 30.7% ★, Gore 21.6%, Violent 16.3%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This version refines the combat of the third entry to be more aggressive and mechanically dense, aligning better with the series' roots.
- #7 Bayonetta
93% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 31.9%, Spectacle fighter 18.9% ★, Character Action Game 15.8% ★, Action 10.4%, Gore 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the masters of the genre, this title offers fluid, high-speed combat and complex move sets that will feel familiar to any Ninja Gaiden fan.
- #8 Sifu
91% matchVery Positive92% of 25,764 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 47.7% ★, Difficult 13.2%, Swordplay 11.8% ★, Third Person 10.9%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in martial arts combat that requires extreme focus, pattern recognition, and precise timing to survive.
- #9 Onimusha: Warlords
92% matchVery Positive94% of 3,256 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Ninja 30.3% ★, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Violent 15.5%, Action 10.7%, Swordplay 8.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic samurai action game that shares a similar dark, supernatural atmosphere and focus on precise swordplay.
- #10 Ghostrunner 2
91% matchVery Positive80% of 10,897 reviews2023
Dev: One More LevelPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.3% ★, Ninja 21.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Difficult 10%, Violent 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a high-speed, one-hit-kill ninja fantasy that demands perfection and constant movement.
- #11 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
90% matchVery Positive87% of 20,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.6%, Character Action Game 20.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 18.7% ★, Action 9.6%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, technical combat mechanics that allow for incredible player expression and mastery.
- #12 Wanted: Dead
89% matchMixed66% of 1,964 reviews2023
Dev: Soleil Ltd.Pub: Viv's Final Day Off Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Swordplay 30.9% ★, Hack and Slash 29.8%, Third Person 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Gore 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the uncompromising difficulty, brutal gore, and 'janky' charm that many fans of classic Ninja Gaiden appreciate.
- #13 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
89% matchMixed49% of 28,691 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Gore 14%, Difficult 13.7%, Violent 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title features fast-paced, deflect-heavy combat that emphasizes speed and aggression in a historical setting.
- #14 Shadow Warrior 2
87% matchVery Positive87% of 27,938 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Ninja 35% ★, Swordplay 21.3% ★, Gore 19.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: While it includes shooting, the melee combat is surprisingly deep, fast, and incredibly gory.
- #15 Rise of the Ronin
86% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Swordplay 35.7% ★, Ninja 19% ★, Third Person 11.7%, Gore 10.7%, Violent 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world samurai action game that features a deep combat system with various stances and parry mechanics.
- #16 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,633 reviews2014
Dev: KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTUREPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 33.5%, Character Action Game 13.2% ★, Gore 12.1%, Spectacle fighter 10.8% ★, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, surreal action game that focuses on visceral sword combat and unique finishing moves.
- #17 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,825 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.6%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Spectacle fighter 9.6% ★, Gore 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with satisfying weight and a wide variety of weapon types.
- #18 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,369 reviews2020
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!
Why similar: Violent 26%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Gore 18.9%, Action 15.7%, Spectacle fighter 6.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, gore-filled hack-and-slash game that focuses on maintaining momentum and combo chains.
- #19 SHINOBI NON GRATA
83% matchVery Positive99% of 141 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 58.2% ★, Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 11.6% ★, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style ninja action game with tight, responsive controls and challenging enemy encounters.
- #20 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,150 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy.
Why similar: Character Action Game 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Gore 16.9%, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced action game that emphasizes gore and melee combat against waves of enemies.
- #21 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
84% matchMixed64% of 961 reviews2014
Dev: Spark UnlimitedPub: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Ninja 42.2% ★, Hack and Slash 27%, Action 9%, Gore 8.7%, Spectacle fighter 7.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that maintains the series' signature gore and intensity, albeit with a distinct comic-book aesthetic.
- #22 Vanquish
82% matchVery Positive89% of 7,662 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Third Person 22.7%, Action 20.9%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Gore 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Though a shooter, its extreme speed and focus on movement-based combat mirror the adrenaline of Ninja Gaiden.
- #23 Ninja Issen (忍者一閃)
81% matchVery Positive92% of 79 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 68.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action 10.1%, Violent 4.9%, Adventure 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, high-speed ninja action game that focuses on quick strikes and platforming precision.
- #24 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
79% matchVery Positive83% of 3,313 reviews2025
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…
Why similar: Ninja 55.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.3% ★, Action 8.5%, Combat 6.1%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, anime-style combat that emphasizes mobility and flashy special moves.
- #25 Katana ZERO
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 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: Ninja 31.3% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Gore 13.4%, Violent 12.5%, Difficult 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it perfectly captures the lethal, fast-paced nature of being a ninja where one mistake means death.
- #26 NINJA GAIDEN 4
78% matchVery Positive89% of 8,530 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Ninja 30.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Gore 10.8%, Violent 7.3%, Spectacle fighter 7% ★
- #27 Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,033 reviews2016
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 42.7%, Gore 17.8%, Action 12.6%, Spectacle fighter 8.1% ★, Violent 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast, arcade-style hack-and-slash game that prioritizes combo variety and intense, mature-themed action.
- #28 Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
81% matchMixed69% of 5,479 reviews2022
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.
Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Gore 31.2%, Action 11.8%, Realistic 7.1%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: High-octane, gory action that emphasizes mobility and visceral melee finishers in an arena-style setting.
- #29 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 43.2% ★, Gore 13.3%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Difficult 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #30 Nioh 3
77% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Ninja 38.3% ★, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 8.1%
- #31 Action Taimanin
79% matchVery Positive83% of 19,199 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Sexual Content 36.8%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Ninja 19% ★, Action 7.4%, Third Person 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, character-driven action game that offers a wide variety of combat styles and combo chains.
- #32 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
77% matchVery Positive86% of 691 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.
Why similar: Ninja 32.5% ★, Swordplay 29.1% ★, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Spectacle fighter 8.7% ★, Third Person 7%
- #33 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 35,541 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Ninja 39.7% ★, Swordplay 20.6% ★, Violent 9.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 6.2%
- #34 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
76% matchVery Positive81% of 6,164 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Violent 15.1%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Action 12.6%, Gore 12.3%
- #35 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,567 reviews2019
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.2%, Ninja 27.3% ★, Action 12.4%, Sexual Content 9.9%, Character Action Game 3.5% ★
- #36 SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
73% matchVery Positive82% of 4,042 reviews2025
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Why similar: Ninja 54.7% ★, Martial Arts 15.8% ★, Action 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #37 Devil May Cry HD Collection
75% matchVery Positive93% of 21,162 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 28.6%, Character Action Game 15.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.5% ★, Difficult 9.8%, Gore 8.4%
- #38 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
72% matchVery Positive94% of 88,993 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Ninja 42.6% ★, Gore 11.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Violent 8.4%, Action 8.2%
- #39 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
71% matchVery Positive93% of 28,542 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 30.0 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Martial Arts 34% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Spectacle fighter 16.8% ★, Swordplay 16.6% ★, Third Person 7.3%
- #40 DmC: Devil May Cry
74% matchVery Positive93% of 31,437 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 38.6%, Spectacle fighter 17.7% ★, Character Action Game 11.9% ★, Action 10.7%, Gore 9.3%
- #41 Nioh: Complete Edition
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 37,890 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Why similar: Ninja 40.4% ★, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 9.1%
- #42 Soulstice
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Spectacle fighter 17% ★, Character Action Game 16.6% ★, Third Person 9.9%
- #43 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 345,362 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Why similar: Ninja 43% ★, Difficult 15.3%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Gore 7.2%
- #44 SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,535 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 74.9%, Action 21.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #45 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,310 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.3% ★, Third Person 21.3%, Action 17%, Adventure 8.1%, Violent 7%
- #46 Yasuke Simulator
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,024 reviews2025
Dev: HistoryAccurateDevelopers
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.
Why similar: Ninja 36.7% ★, Swordplay 20.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Violent 7.1%, Third Person 6.4%
- #47 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,072 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 32.5%, Gore 17.5%, Action 14%, Violent 11.7%, Third Person 10.9%
- #48 Arashi Gaiden
67% matchVery Positive98% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Statera StudioPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.
Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Violent 13.1%, Gore 11.4%, Combat 5.1%
- #49 Within the blade
70% matchVery Positive86% of 353 reviews2019
Dev: Ametist studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 48.8% ★, Gore 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 7.7%
- #50 NINJA GIRL
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 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: Ninja 45.2% ★, Swordplay 19.7% ★, Gore 11.1%, Action 9.9%, Violent 8.2%
- #51 The Spirit of the Samurai
68% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Mind GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 27.8% ★, Swordplay 18.5% ★, Gore 16.4%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Violent 8.5%
- #52 Ninja Legends
69% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Coinflip Studios
Windows
If he attains the virtue of the long sword, one man can beat ten men. You must attain this virtue in Ninja Legends and recover the stolen shadow scrolls. Enemies will utilize cooperative group attacks to swarm and surround you. Master all the weapons and tactics ... or perish.
Why similar: Ninja 22.6% ★, Gore 18.4%, Violent 13.5%, Martial Arts 13.4% ★, Swordplay 12.1% ★
- #53 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
65% matchVery Positive89% of 1,883 reviews2026
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Gore 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Violent 15.8%, Action 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
- #54 Ultra Age
68% matchVery Positive81% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Next Stage Inc.Pub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Character Action Game 15.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Difficult 12.5%, Violent 11.3%
- #55 SAMURAI SHODOWN
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,665 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: Ninja 36.2% ★, Gore 35.4%, Action 24.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #56 Armed with Wings: Rearmed
69% matchVery Positive88% of 530 reviews2017
Dev: Sun-Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 32.5% ★, Ninja 31.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #57 No More Heroes
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,418 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 32.8%, Gore 17.6%, Violent 13%, Action 12.3%, Third Person 9.1%
- #58 FLASH OF THE BLADE X
66% matchVery Positive93% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: DOSMan Games
Windows
Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.
Why similar: Ninja 42.4% ★, Swordplay 26.9% ★, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, Action 5.4%, Hack and Slash 3.8%
