- #1 No More Heroes
97% 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: Assassin 23.2% ★, Beat 'em up 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Motorbike 9.8% ★, Comedy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that introduces Travis Touchdown and the core assassin-ranking gameplay loop.
- #2 No More Heroes 3
96% 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: Assassin 24.2% ★, Beat 'em up 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Comedy 9.5%, Motorbike 9.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: The latest entry that continues the series' signature blend of surreal humor and over-the-top action.
- #3 Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition
96% 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: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Comedy 20.6%, Action 19.2%, Violent 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that dives deeper into the series' meta-narrative and experimental gameplay styles.
- #4 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
95% 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 42.1%, Action 14.4%, Character Action Game 10.4% ★, Gore 9.8%, Comedy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Another Suda51 title that shares the same surreal, stylized, and ultra-violent aesthetic as the No More Heroes series.
- #5 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,590 reviews2024
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Comedy 18.3%, Violent 11.6%, Third Person 11%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: A campy, over-the-top action game that shares the same B-movie charm and vibrant, violent style.
- #6 killer7
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,764 reviews2018
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Cult Classic 37.3% ★, Violent 17.8%, Gore 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic Suda51 game that defines the surreal, avant-garde storytelling found in his other works.
- #7 Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
93% matchVery Positive89% of 597 reviews2024
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Action 34.4%, Gore 24.8%, Violent 21.1%, Combat 10.2%, 3D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A collaboration between Suda51 and Shinji Mikami that perfectly captures the crude, punk-rock humor of the series.
- #8 Devil May Cry 5
92% 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 36.3%, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Action 14%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Violent 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stylish, high-octane character-action games with deep combat mechanics.
- #9 Bayonetta
91% 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 33.3%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Action 12.6%, Character Action Game 10.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game that matches the absurdity and flair of Travis Touchdown's adventures.
- #10 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
91% matchVery Positive87% of 881 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Character Action Game 14% ★, Comedy 13.7%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, stylish action game from PlatinumGames that emphasizes unique combat mechanics and a vibrant aesthetic.
- #11 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
90% 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 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Action 10.4%, Character Action Game 9.6% ★, Beat 'em up 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, high-energy action game that features intense boss battles and a distinct, stylish personality.
- #12 Yakuza Kiwami 2
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 782 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57%, Action 24%, Violent 9.6%, Combat 8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines visceral beat-em-up combat with the same kind of bizarre, charming side-content and urban exploration found in No More Heroes.
- #13 Devil May Cry HD Collection
89% 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 34.7%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Character Action Game 11.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the roots of the modern character-action genre, essential for fans of the hack-and-slash style.
- #14 Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
89% 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 43.5%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Action 14.9%, Gore 11.7%, Violent 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A B-movie inspired action game that embraces over-the-top gore and campy, stylish combat.
- #15 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
86% 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: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action 12.5%, Violent 9.4%, Minigames 7.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A historical action-adventure spin-off that retains the series' signature combat and over-the-top personality.
- #16 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 312 reviews2021
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 47.2%, Action 20.5%, Comedy 19%, Anime 6.1%, 3D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky beat-em-up that explores Japanese subculture with a similar sense of humor and offbeat charm.
- #17 Katana ZERO
85% 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: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Action 16.1%, Violent 13.5%, Gore 13%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that captures the assassin-themed, neon-soaked aesthetic of the series.
- #18 Vanquish
86% 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: Action 27.1%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Third Person 17.6%, Character Action Game 10.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, stylish action game that focuses on fluid movement and intense, arcade-like combat encounters.
- #19 The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,775 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Gore 17.4%, Action 16.3%, Character Action Game 8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, gore-filled 2D action game that matches the punk energy of the series.
- #20 My Friend Pedro
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 28,167 reviews2019
Dev: DeadToast EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
Why similar: Action 23.1%, Gore 21%, Violent 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Comedy 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A kinetic, over-the-top action game that prioritizes style and creative violence above all else.
- #21 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
83% 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 43.6%, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Action 14.9%, Anime 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced hack-and-slash game that leans into anime tropes and high-energy combat.
- #22 UPPERS
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 171 reviews2020
Dev: BulletsPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 31%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Comedy 13.2%, Character Action Game 8.8% ★, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, arcade-style beat-em-up that focuses on high-energy combat and destruction.
- #23 Gungrave G.O.R.E
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 970 reviews2022
Dev: Iggymob Co.,LtdPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.
Why similar: Action 25.7%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Gore 20.8%, Violent 13.7%, 3D 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, over-the-top shooter that leans into the same kind of stylized, relentless action as No More Heroes.
- #24 Onimusha: Warlords
81% 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: Hack and Slash 43.4%, Action 23.7%, Violent 21.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that blends historical settings with satisfying, precise hack-and-slash combat.
- #25 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
77% 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: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action 21.7%, Gore 18.2%, Violent 15.4%, 3D 6.2%
- #26 KILL la KILL -IF
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,069 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 47.3%, Anime 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fighting game that captures the intense, over-the-top anime aesthetic and personality of its source material.
- #27 Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
79% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!
Why similar: Action 74.9%, Anime 25.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that features stylish combat and a distinct, anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #28 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
78% 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: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Gore 19.9%, Violent 17.4%, Action 12.5%, Character Action Game 10% ★
- #29 Shank 2
80% matchVery Positive82% of 3,565 reviews2012
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.7%, Action 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Gore 10.3%, Violent 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, 2D beat-em-up that focuses on fluid, violent combat and a gritty, comic-book aesthetic.
- #30 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,984 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 36.8%, Action 12.8%, Comedy 12%, Hack and Slash 12%, Violent 9.9%
- #31 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
77% 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: Hack and Slash 35.7%, Gore 20.6%, Violent 17.7%, Action 14.7%, Character Action Game 9.7% ★
- #32 NINJA GAIDEN 4
73% 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: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Action 15.5%, Gore 15.1%, Violent 11.3%, Character Action Game 8.4% ★
- #33 Yakuza 4 Remastered
76% matchVery Positive91% of 7,134 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 41%, Action 16.1%, Comedy 13.6%, Violent 8.6%, Third Person 8.2%
- #34 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
76% 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 39.6%, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 13.1%, Beat 'em up 9.2%
- #35 Yakuza 3 Remastered
75% matchVery Positive81% of 10,048 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 41%, Comedy 14.5%, Action 14.4%, Violent 9.4%, Third Person 8.4%
- #36 Hi-Fi RUSH
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,068 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Comedy 10.8%, Action 10.5%
- #37 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
74% 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: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Violent 21.9%, Action 21.3%, Gore 14.3%, Anime 6.8%
- #38 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,515 reviews2023
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The second title in the Katamari Damacy series has returned in a remastered, powered-up version! This new REROLL comes with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements. In Royal Reverie, roll up katamari as the King of All Cosmos in his boyhood!
Why similar: Cult Classic 26.6% ★, Action 23%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Third Person 17.6%, 3D 10.1%
- #39 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
71% matchVery Positive93% of 7,951 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 39.7%, Action 15.3%, Comedy 15%, Violent 9%, Third Person 7.9%
- #40 SAMURAI SHODOWN
73% 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: Action 42.5%, Gore 33.9%, 3D 13.9%, Anime 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #41 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
70% 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: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Gore 17.5%, Action 14%, Violent 11.7%, Third Person 10.9%
- #42 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
73% 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: Gore 29%, Violent 24.4%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action 15.7%, Character Action Game 7.8% ★
- #43 Gori: Cuddly Carnage
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,566 reviews2024
Dev: Angry Demon StudioPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Cats 19.7%, Comedy 19.7%, Gore 12.9%, Third Person 9.3%
- #44 River City Girls
71% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.9%, Action 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Anime 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
67% 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: Hack and Slash 40.7%, Action 33.1%, Third Person 21.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #46 DmC: Devil May Cry
70% 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 40.6%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Beat 'em up 10%, Character Action Game 7.8% ★
- #47 Yakuza 5 Remastered
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,060 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.8 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 40.5%, Action 14.9%, Comedy 14.3%, Third Person 8.3%, Violent 8%
- #48 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Action 66.5%, Anime 24.5%, Singleplayer 9%
- #49 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
66% matchVery Positive80% of 3,892 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Gore 28%, Third Person 23.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #50 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
69% 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: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Character Action Game 22% ★, Gore 18.4%, Action 14.3%, Violent 5.5%
- #51 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
67% matchVery Positive83% of 831 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Action 18.9%, Comedy 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Third Person 7.6%
- #52 Blaster Master Zero 2
68% matchVery Positive90% of 551 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Action 84.9%, Anime 15.1%
- #53 Alien Hominid HD
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 582 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Action 71.9%, Cult Classic 21.4% ★, Singleplayer 6.7%
- #54 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,107 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 51.7%, Action 20.1%, Comedy 10.7%, Violent 8.8%, Combat 7.6%
- #55 One Finger Death Punch 2
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,478 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.7%, Action 18.7%, Gore 13.3%, Violent 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%
- #56 Bully Beatdown
68% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 32.5%, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Comedy 11.1%, Action 8.5%, Gore 8.1%
