- #1 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
97% 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 27.4% ★, Violent 15.3%, Gore 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Character Action Game 9.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers the same intense, high-speed ninja combat and technical depth found in the original.
- #2 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
96% 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 26.6% ★, Gore 21.3%, Violent 21.1%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Character Action Game 7.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: This title refines the series' combat mechanics to provide a faster, more visceral experience for fans of the franchise.
- #3 Nioh: Complete Edition
96% 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 40.5% ★, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Difficult 20.3%, Action 8.2%, Third Person 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same DNA as Ninja Gaiden, offering deep martial arts combat and a focus on precision.
- #4 Devil May Cry 5
95% 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 24.2%, Character Action Game 22% ★, Spectacle fighter 10.2% ★, Violent 10.1%, Gore 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: As a pinnacle of the character-action genre, it offers the same level of combo-heavy, stylish combat as Ninja Gaiden.
- #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: Difficult 32.3%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Violent 22.2%, Action 13%, Dark 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features complex combat systems and challenging encounters that reward mastery.
- #6 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
94% 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 39.9% ★, Difficult 19.4%, Violent 9.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Gore 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of being a ninja with its focus on parrying, posture, and high-stakes sword duels.
- #7 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
93% 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 24.2%, Ninja 18.6% ★, Character Action Game 15.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 11.3% ★, Gore 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers incredibly fast-paced swordplay and spectacle-heavy combat that feels right at home for Ninja Gaiden fans.
- #8 Devil May Cry HD Collection
91% 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 23.1%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Difficult 10.9%, Violent 9.3%, Classic 9.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the foundational experiences of the character-action genre that influenced modern hack-and-slash design.
- #9 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
91% 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 29.2%, Character Action Game 26.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 12.2% ★, Difficult 8.4%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep combat system with multiple playable characters, each requiring significant mastery to play effectively.
- #10 Onimusha: Warlords
90% 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 28.8% ★, Violent 22%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Classic 11.5% ★, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action game that blends samurai themes with precise, timing-based combat mechanics.
- #11 Bayonetta
89% 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 30.9%, Character Action Game 22.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.7% ★, Action 9%, Gore 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Directed by a master of the genre, this game features fluid, high-speed combat and complex combo systems.
- #12 DmC: Devil May Cry
89% 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 38.1%, Character Action Game 17% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.1% ★, Gore 10.5%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This reimagining offers a streamlined but highly satisfying combat system that emphasizes flow and aerial combos.
- #13 No More Heroes
87% 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 32.3%, Gore 19.9%, Violent 19.2%, Action 10.9%, Character Action Game 9.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: This cult classic features eccentric boss fights and a focus on melee combat that rewards precise timing.
- #14 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 35.8%, Character Action Game 20.5% ★, Gore 14.8%, Action 9.5%, Spectacle fighter 8.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized action game that focuses on aggressive, close-quarters combat and unique finishing moves.
- #15 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
86% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 48.2%, Action 15%, Character Action Game 12.1% ★, Adventure 9.6%, Spectacle fighter 6.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game features a cinematic approach to hack-and-slash combat with a heavy emphasis on boss battles.
- #16 Castlevania Dominus Collection
83% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Action 49.1%, Violent 26.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Singleplayer 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: These titles offer classic 2D action-adventure gameplay with deep combat mechanics and challenging exploration.
- #17 BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
86% matchVery Positive82% of 4,019 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Gore 26.6%, Violent 24.5%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, violent atmosphere of the source material through intense, large-scale hack-and-slash combat.
- #18 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
84% 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 34.7%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Gore 19.3%, Action 12.6%, Character Action Game 8.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that focuses on fluid swordplay and managing hordes of enemies.
- #19 WARRIORS OROCHI 4
84% matchVery Positive87% of 5,545 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 69.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.5%, Action 33%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on large-scale battles, it provides the satisfying hack-and-slash power fantasy common in Japanese action games.
- #20 Katana ZERO
82% 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 26.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Violent 15.5%, Gore 12.7%, Difficult 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game features instant-death combat that demands perfect timing and strategic planning.
- #21 God of War
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Violent 23.6%, Gore 17.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The 2018 entry provides a grounded, impactful combat system that rewards tactical thinking and technical execution.
- #22 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
85% 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 43.4% ★, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Gore 10.1%, Action 8.3%, Spectacle fighter 6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that experiments with the Ninja Gaiden universe through a distinct, comic-book-inspired visual style.
- #23 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: Character Action Game 20.8% ★, Action 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Gore 12%, Violent 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Though a shooter, its focus on high-speed movement and aggressive playstyle mirrors the intensity of Ninja Gaiden.
- #24 NINJA GAIDEN 4
77% 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 30.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Gore 12%, Violent 10.6%, Character Action Game 8.8% ★
- #25 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
81% 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 48.5%, Action 12.6%, Gore 11%, Adventure 7.7%, Spectacle fighter 7.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the combat mechanics of the first game with faster movement and more complex weapon systems.
- #26 Ghostrunner
79% matchVery Positive91% of 65,586 reviews2020
Dev: One More LevelPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
Why similar: Ninja 26.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Difficult 19.7%, Violent 18.6%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, one-hit-kill action game that requires extreme precision and mastery of movement.
- #27 Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,752 reviews2018
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.
Why similar: Ninja 62.2% ★, Violent 16.5%, Gore 13.6%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: While stealth-focused, it is the definitive ninja experience that rewards patience and precise execution.
- #28 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
80% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 35.9%, Violent 19.2%, Gore 16.1%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends hack-and-slash combat with exploration and puzzle-solving in a dark fantasy setting.
- #29 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
76% 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 45.6% ★, Gore 15.9%, Difficult 12.7%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Violent 7.9%
- #30 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
76% 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 24%, Violent 23.8%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 12.5%, Character Action Game 8.7% ★
- #31 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,808 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Why similar: Ninja 30.7% ★, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Gore 14%, Violent 11%, Difficult 7.7%
- #32 NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 298,547 reviews2021
Dev: 24 EntertainmentPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 122.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.3%, Violent 19%, Gore 15.3%, Action 11%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: A battle royale that focuses heavily on melee combat, parrying, and high-mobility ninja movement.
- #33 Nioh 3
74% 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 39.4% ★, Hack and Slash 27%, Difficult 20.1%, Action 7.4%, Third Person 4.3%
- #34 Shadow Warrior 2
78% 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 43.3% ★, Gore 26.9%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 2%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines fast-paced sword combat with gunplay, offering a chaotic and satisfying ninja-themed experience.
- #35 METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
75% matchVery Positive82% of 4,633 reviews2023
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.
Why similar: Violent 21.7%, Action 20.8%, Classic 18.1% ★, Gore 18%, Adventure 9.6%
- #36 METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
73% matchVery Positive89% of 6,379 reviews2023
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
Why similar: Action 28.5%, Violent 20.2%, Adventure 16.7%, Third Person 15.8%, Exploration 5.9%
- #37 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
75% 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 46.7%, Ninja 30.5% ★, Action 12.3%, Character Action Game 5.6% ★, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #38 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
73% 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 29.5%, Violent 26.3%, Gore 16.3%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 7.6%
- #39 Castlevania Advance Collection
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Classic 34.7% ★, Action 31.5%, Violent 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Singleplayer 6%
- #40 WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition
72% matchVery Positive89% of 2,447 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.9%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #41 SAMURAI SHODOWN
72% 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: Gore 39.3%, Ninja 35.3% ★, Action 21.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #42 The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
70% matchVery Positive93% of 405 reviews2023
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!
Why similar: Ninja 88.6% ★, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #43 No More Heroes 3
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 982 reviews2022
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Violent 19.1%, Gore 18%, Action 12.1%, Character Action Game 7.9% ★
- #44 Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
71% 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 43.3% ★, Gore 35%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Dark 4%
- #45 METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
66% matchVery Positive84% of 17,022 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
Why similar: Violent 40.7%, Action 21.8%, Third Person 8.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #46 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, Difficult 26%, Action 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #47 Rise of the Ronin
68% 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: Ninja 30.7% ★, Gore 19.7%, Violent 18.5%, Action 9.6%, Hack and Slash 7.2%
- #48 Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,639 reviews2020
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.
Why similar: Action 32%, Difficult 24.3%, Classic 21.4% ★, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
- #49 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Classic 65% ★, Action 35%
- #50 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,188 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: Ninja 49.8% ★, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action 12%, Third Person 4.8%, Adventure 2.8%
- #51 Ninja Issen (忍者一閃)
67% 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 66.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action 8.7%, Violent 7.2%, Adventure 2.2%
- #52 DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,740 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.9%, Action 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #53 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Action 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Adventure 21.9%, Singleplayer 11%
- #54 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
68% 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 32.3%, Gore 19.9%, Violent 17.4%, Action 12.5%, Character Action Game 10% ★
- #55 Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition
69% matchVery Positive83% of 544 reviews2019
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: Marvelous Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Travis Strikes Again, Beam Katana charged and ready! He's been sucked into the legendary Death Drive Mk II games console, where anyone who collects all the Death Balls has their wishes granted (...or do they?).
Why similar: Violent 39.5%, Hack and Slash 38.4%, Action 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
- #56 Arashi Gaiden
64% 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 42.3% ★, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Violent 18.9%, Gore 12.5%, Action 4.3%
- #57 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
63% matchVery Positive89% of 3,534 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.9%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Third Person 13%, Dark 4.3%
- #58 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
63% 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 54.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Spectacle fighter 10.9% ★, Action 9.6%, Third Person 4%