Games Like No More Heroes

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: Assassins 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Motorbike 9.8% ★, Comedy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the same punk-rock assassin narrative with refined hack-and-slash mechanics.

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: Assassins 24.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Motorbike 10.6% ★, Comedy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry evolves the series' signature absurdity with even more over-the-top boss battles and intergalactic stakes.

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: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Comedy 19.8%, Violent 17.4%, Action 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative spin-off that explores the series' roots through various genre-bending mini-games.

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 39%, Gore 17%, Action 11.6%, Character Action Game 9.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features the distinct Grasshopper Manufacture flair with high-speed, stylish sword combat and bizarre character designs.

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Gore 39.3%, Action 24.8%, Violent 20%, Combat 8.8%, 3D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A collaboration between Suda51 and Shinji Mikami that perfectly captures the crude, vulgar, and violent humor of the series.

Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.

Why similar: Gore 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Violent 21.5%, Action 8.2%, Anime 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Another Suda51 classic that shares the same surreal, avant-garde storytelling and stylized aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.8%, Comedy 16.5%, Gore 15.2%, Violent 11.9%, Third Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same campy, over-the-top violence and eccentric personality that makes No More Heroes so memorable.

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 29.4%, Beat 'em up 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 9.7%, Character Action Game 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash game that embraces absurdity and over-the-top spectacle.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Character Action Game 12.7% ★, Action 10.8%, Gore 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for character-action games, offering deep combat mechanics and a stylish, punk-inspired protagonist.

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 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 28.7%, Gore 11.1%, Character Action Game 8.7% ★, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same high-octane, stylish action and over-the-top boss encounters that define the genre.

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 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Gore 11.4%, Character Action Game 11% ★, Beat 'em up 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the foundational experience for the character-action genre with a focus on style and difficulty.

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: Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Gore 14.7%, Third Person 14%, Character Action Game 10.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action game that matches the frantic intensity and stylish flair of Suda51's combat systems.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 44.6%, Violent 18%, Comedy 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the crude, vulgar humor and creative, violent combat style found in No More Heroes.

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 37%, Gore 18.5%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Action 11%, Violent 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A campy, violent hack-and-slash game that leans into the same B-movie aesthetic as No More Heroes.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.7%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Violent 12.2%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush game that focuses on intense, skill-based combat similar to the assassin ranking structure.

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: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Gore 20.8%, Violent 12.6%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, violent, and neon-soaked action game that captures the punk aesthetic and fast-paced combat.

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: Gore 22.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Violent 20.7%, Action 15.8%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game featuring intense swordplay and a dark, grindhouse atmosphere.

Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Action 19%, Comedy 10.2%, Violent 9.6%, Combat 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep beat-em-up combat with a bizarre, humorous open-world environment.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.1%, Third Person 15%, Gore 13.3%, Action 10.5%, Combat 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, janky, and unapologetically violent hack-and-slash game that shares the cult-classic charm of the series.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Beat 'em up 26.3%, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Comedy 14%, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-energy action game that shares the same sense of over-the-top spectacle and unique gameplay mechanics.

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 28.5%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action 16%, Violent 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

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 38.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Gore 11.1%, Action 10.8%, Beat 'em up 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, stylish take on the genre that features a rebellious protagonist and high-energy combat.

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: Hack and Slash 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Violent 18.1%, Action 15.9%, Combat 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, one-hit-kill action game that emphasizes precision and stylish movement.

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Gore 29.6%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Action 12.2%, Character Action Game 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, ultra-violent 2D hack-and-slash game with a distinct punk aesthetic.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Gore 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Violent 16.3%, Action 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, cyberpunk-themed action game with a gritty, violent aesthetic and fast-paced combat.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.6%, Gore 31.7%, Violent 10.3%, Action 9.9%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, violent hack-and-slash game that embraces its campy, gore-filled roots.

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.3%, Action 17.9%, Comedy 16.6%, Open World 12.8%, Third Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic game that shares the same 'weird' energy and eccentric character writing found in the series.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Gore 32%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Violent 16.2%, Action 9.2%, Character Action Game 8.5% ★

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Gore 13.2%, Action 11%, Violent 10.5%

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: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Gore 25.1%, Action 11.7%, Violent 11%, Character Action Game 7.8% ★

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Gore 32.4%, Hack and Slash 30.3%, Violent 16.7%, Action 10.9%, Character Action Game 8.4% ★

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

Why similar: Gore 29.4%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Comedy 16.5%, Cats 14.9%, Combat 7%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Gore 43%, Violent 21.2%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action 10.7%, Character Action Game 6.2% ★

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 38.5%, Beat 'em up 19%, Action 11.5%, Sexual Content 10.2%, Anime 7.9%

It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!

Why similar: Gore 34.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Violent 11.5%, Action 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

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 39.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Action 11.4%, Beat 'em up 8.4%

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, Action 13.7%, Comedy 12.9%, Violent 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Supernatural creatures are stalking the pop culture mecca of Akihabara—and they've turned you into one of them. Arm yourself with an otaku-themed weapon and expose their skin to sunlight in this HD update of the first game in the AKIBA'S TRIP series.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.7%, Comedy 19.6%, Action 19.2%, Anime 5.9%, 3D 5.2%

Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Comedy 13.9%, Action 12.7%, Violent 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!

Why similar: Action 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Anime 21.8%, Sexual Content 8.7%, Nudity 4.7%

ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Gore 14.7%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Comedy 10.2%, Action 9.8%

Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, Comedy 13.5%, Action 12.6%, Violent 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

The non-PC buxom shinobi of SENRAN KAGURA, the brawler series that’s as over-the-top with its fighting mechanics as it is with its gratuitous depictions of female ninja in various forms of undress, invade the PC realm for the first time in HD and 60fps glory.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Action 10.4%, Anime 10.3%, Sexual Content 7.9%

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Gore 39%, Violent 19%, Action 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Combat 8%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.6%, Action 17.2%, Comedy 10.6%, Violent 9.8%, Combat 7.6%

Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Comedy 13.5%, Action 12.1%, Violent 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

UPPERS is an over-the-top brawler that puts you in control of numerous fighters, including bonus character Daidoji-senpai of the SENRAN KAGURA series. Follow their journey through seven varied Acts across multiple difficulty levels and a multitude of locations!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Hack and Slash 22%, Comedy 13.3%, Character Action Game 9.2% ★, Action 6.2%

Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30%, Gore 26.6%, Violent 11.6%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

Why similar: Gore 53.8%, Action 29.5%, 3D 9.1%, Anime 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Anime 18.3%, Action 15.5%, Comedy 12.9%, Nudity 8.3%

Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

Why similar: Action 71.3%, Anime 23.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.2%, Action 35.1%, Anime 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Hack and Slash 44.4%, Violent 24.2%, Action 21.1%, Third Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Character Action Game 24.6% ★, Action 16.5%, Violent 10.5%, Anime 6.5%

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Anime 7.9%, Action 7.7%, Third Person 7.6%

You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, Gore 14.1%, Comedy 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

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 41.7%, Hack and Slash 39.2%, Action 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Gore 28.4%, Violent 11.2%, Action 10.6%, Third Person 7.8%