Games Like No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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: Assassins 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Motorbike 9.8% ★, Comedy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that introduces Travis Touchdown and the core assassin-ranking gameplay loop.

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 25.5% ★, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, Motorbike 9.2% ★, Comedy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry that continues the series' signature blend of surreal humor and over-the-top action.

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 20.4%, Action 19.4%, Violent 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that dives deeper into the series' meta-narrative and experimental gameplay styles.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, Comedy 18%, Violent 11.5%, Third Person 11%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A campy, over-the-top action game that shares the same B-movie charm and vibrant, violent style.

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 41.9%, Action 14.5%, Character Action Game 10.5% ★, Gore 10%, Comedy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Another Suda51 title that shares the same surreal, stylized, and ultra-violent aesthetic as the No More Heroes series.

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%, Gore 25.3%, Violent 21.3%, Combat 9.8%, 3D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A collaboration between Suda51 and Shinji Mikami that perfectly captures the crude, punk-rock 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 30.4%, Violent 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Action 13.1%, Anime 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic Suda51 game that defines the surreal, avant-garde storytelling found in his other works.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.1%, Character Action Game 14.3% ★, Action 14%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Violent 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stylish, high-octane character-action games with deep combat mechanics.

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 33.2%, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Action 12.6%, Character Action Game 10.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game that matches the absurdity and flair of Travis Touchdown's adventures.

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 55.6%, Action 23%, Violent 9.1%, Combat 7.5%, Third Person 3.6%

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.

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

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Comedy 13.6%, Action 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, stylish action game from PlatinumGames that emphasizes unique combat mechanics and a vibrant aesthetic.

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 15.4%, Action 15%, Gore 11.8%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A B-movie inspired action game that embraces over-the-top gore and campy, stylish combat.

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 34.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, 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.

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 47.5%, Action 21%, Comedy 18.8%, 3D 5.8%, Anime 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky beat-em-up that explores Japanese subculture with a similar sense of humor and offbeat charm.

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 35%, Character Action Game 11.8% ★, Beat 'em up 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the roots of the modern character-action genre, essential for fans of the hack-and-slash style.

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 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Action 16%, Violent 13.3%, Gore 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that captures the assassin-themed, neon-soaked aesthetic of the series.

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 31.3%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Comedy 13.1%, Character Action Game 8.9% ★, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, arcade-style beat-em-up that focuses on high-energy combat and destruction.

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%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Third Person 17.4%, Character Action Game 11% ★, Gore 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, stylish action game that focuses on fluid movement and intense, arcade-like combat encounters.

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 32.9%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action 13.1%, Violent 9.7%, Minigames 7.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A historical action-adventure spin-off that retains the series' signature combat and over-the-top personality.

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 30.2%, Beat 'em up 22.4%, Gore 18.2%, Action 16%, Character Action Game 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, gore-filled 2D action game that matches the punk energy of the series.

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: Gore 25%, Action 22%, Violent 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Comedy 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A kinetic, over-the-top action game that prioritizes style and creative violence above all else.

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 43.5%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Action 14.9%, Anime 9.3%, 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.

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 25.8%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Gore 20.9%, Violent 13.6%, 3D 8.4%

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.

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 43.6%, Action 23.8%, Violent 21%, Third Person 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that blends historical settings with satisfying, precise hack-and-slash combat.

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 21.1%, Gore 18.2%, Violent 15.3%, 3D 5.9%

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 48.2%, Anime 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fighting game that captures the intense, over-the-top anime aesthetic and personality of its source material.

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 76.3%, Anime 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that features stylish combat and a distinct, anime-inspired aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.3%, Gore 21.5%, Violent 17.5%, Action 14.3%, Character Action Game 10% ★

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 56.6%, Action 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13%, Gore 10.5%, 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.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Gore 20.5%, Violent 17.2%, Action 12.5%, Character Action Game 10% ★

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 41.2%, Action 16.2%, Comedy 13.4%, Violent 8.8%, Third Person 8.1%

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 37%, Action 12.7%, Comedy 12%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Violent 9.9%

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 41.6%, Action 14.5%, Comedy 14.2%, Violent 9.3%, Third Person 8.3%

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%, Gore 15.4%, Action 15.1%, Violent 11.2%, Character Action Game 8.7% ★

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 40.2%, Action 15.3%, Comedy 14.8%, Violent 9.1%, Third Person 7.8%

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 17.7%, Action 14.1%, Violent 11.5%, Third Person 10.6%

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 39.3%, Character Action Game 15.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Beat 'em up 9.3%

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 26%, Violent 21.8%, Action 21.4%, Gore 14.4%, Anime 6.4%

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

Why similar: Action 41.3%, Gore 36.4%, 3D 13.1%, Anime 4.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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 33.3%, Third Person 21.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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

Why similar: Gore 29.6%, Violent 24.1%, Hack and Slash 22%, Action 15.3%, Character Action Game 7.7% ★

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 40.8%, Action 15%, Comedy 14.1%, Third Person 8.2%, Violent 8%

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 40.5%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Beat 'em up 10.1%, Character Action Game 7.9% ★

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Action 43.7%, Gore 28%, Third Person 23.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%

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: Action 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Third Person 23.8%, 3D 13.5%, Singleplayer 5%

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, Action 19.1%, Comedy 15.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Third Person 7.6%

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: Hack and Slash 50%, Action 19.8%, Gore 11.1%, Beat 'em up 9.8%, Comedy 6.4%

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 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Comedy 10.6%, Action 10.5%

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 66.4%, Action 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Anime 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 67.8%, Anime 23.3%, Singleplayer 8.9%

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 52.8%, Action 19.7%, Comedy 10.6%, Violent 8.7%, Combat 7.1%

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Action 42.6%, Great Soundtrack 38.1%, Anime 18%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 21.3%, Cats 18.7%, Comedy 18.5%, Gore 17.6%, Third Person 8.8%

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 91.8%, Singleplayer 8.2%

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 38.7%, Beat 'em up 28.1%, Action 13.6%, Anime 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

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 33.6%, Character Action Game 22.1% ★, Gore 19.1%, Action 14.2%, Violent 5.4%

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 85.8%, Anime 14.2%