- #1 No More Heroes
97% matchVery Positive83% of 2,499 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Assassins 24.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Motorbike 10.6% ★, Comedy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original cult classic that established the series' unique blend of assassin-themed hack-and-slash and quirky open-world exploration.
- #2 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,118 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: Assassins 25.5% ★, Beat 'em up 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Motorbike 9.3% ★, Comedy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that refines the combat and maintains the series' signature punk-rock aesthetic and bizarre humor.
- #3 Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive82% of 545 reviews2019
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: Marvelous Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 33.8%, Comedy 19.4%, Action 17.1%, Violent 15.9%, Anime 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative spin-off that dives deeper into the series' lore and experimental gameplay styles.
- #4 Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
94% matchVery Positive89% of 612 reviews2024
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 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 34.3%, Violent 24.4%, Gore 24%, Combat 8.9%, 3D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Another Suda51 masterpiece that shares the same surreal, irreverent tone and over-the-top action sensibilities.
- #5 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,671 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 44.6%, Action 13%, Gore 8.4%, Character Action Game 7.6% ★, Stylized 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, surreal action game from the same creator that emphasizes flashy combat and eccentric character design.
- #6 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2024
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Comedy 14.7%, Violent 9.9%, Anime 9.1%, Funny 8%
Why You'll Like It: A campy, violent, and stylized hack-and-slash game that shares the same B-movie charm and irreverent humor.
- #7 Hi-Fi RUSH
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,318 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 33.6%, Beat 'em up 16.9%, Comedy 10.4%, Action 9.7%, Character Action Game 7.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, rhythm-based action game that matches the colorful, anime-inspired aesthetic and infectious personality of the No More Heroes series.
- #8 Bayonetta
92% matchVery Positive92% of 31,666 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.1 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 38.2%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Action 12.2%, Character Action Game 8.2% ★, Comedy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for over-the-top, stylized character action games with a flamboyant protagonist and intense combat.
- #9 Devil May Cry 5
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 163,909 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.8%, Action 13.3%, Character Action Game 11.1% ★, Violent 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A premier character-action game that delivers deep, satisfying combat mechanics and a stylish, high-octane presentation.
- #10 Gori: Cuddly Carnage
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,648 reviews2024
Dev: Angry Demon StudioPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 24.4%, Comedy 19.2%, Gore 15.9%, Cats 12%, Stylized 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, violent, and darkly comedic action game that features a unique aesthetic and fast-paced combat.
- #11 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
90% matchVery Positive87% of 887 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Comedy 12.5%, Action 10.5%, Character Action Game 9.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and highly stylized action game from PlatinumGames that captures the same sense of superhero-themed absurdity.
- #12 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,069 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 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 43.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 11.2%, Beat 'em up 9.7%, Character Action Game 8.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced, over-the-top action game that features intense boss battles and a distinct, stylish flair.
- #13 Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,116 reviews2022
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Why similar: Aliens 39.4%, Comedy 31.2%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 10.8%, Combat 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action game that leans into the same alien-invasion comedy and campy sci-fi tropes found in No More Heroes 3.
- #14 Devil May Cry HD Collection
88% matchVery Positive93% of 22,708 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.3 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 38%, Beat 'em up 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Character Action Game 8.8% ★, Violent 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic character-action titles that define the genre's focus on style and mechanical depth.
- #15 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,201 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 22.1 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 38.2%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 12.3%, Comedy 12.2%, Violent 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, action-focused experience that captures the same blend of serious combat and bizarre side-content found in the Yakuza series.
- #16 DmC: Devil May Cry
87% matchVery Positive93% of 32,024 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 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 46.2%, Action 12.6%, Beat 'em up 10.3%, Character Action Game 6.2% ★, Gore 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A punk-rock reimagining of the classic series that aligns perfectly with the rebellious, stylized tone of Travis Touchdown's adventures.
- #17 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
86% matchVery Positive87% of 21,168 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.4%, Action 12.2%, Character Action Game 11.6% ★, Beat 'em up 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game that offers deep combat systems and a flair for the dramatic that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #18 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
85% matchVery Positive81% of 6,267 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 35.1%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action 13%, Violent 10.9%, Gore 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off of the Yakuza series that blends intense beat-em-up combat with a unique historical setting and over-the-top personality.
- #19 Katana ZERO
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 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 39.7%, Action 16.7%, Violent 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Gore 13%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, neon-drenched action game that emphasizes fast-paced, one-hit-kill combat and a sharp, cinematic narrative.
- #20 Sunset Overdrive
84% matchVery Positive90% of 14,200 reviews2018
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.
Why similar: Comedy 30%, Action 19.6%, Funny 18.1%, Violent 16.4%, Third Person 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, high-energy open-world action game that prioritizes humor, style, and fluid movement.
- #21 Spark the Electric Jester 3
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,014 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.7%, Beat 'em up 32.9%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Combat 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 3D action-platformer that prioritizes speed and stylish combat encounters.
- #22 Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
83% matchVery Positive89% of 9,384 reviews2017
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.7%, Comedy 22.5%, Violent 21.6%, Action 19.5%, Funny 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A crude, funny, and over-the-top shooter that rewards creative violence in a way that feels spiritually similar to the No More Heroes series.
- #23 Persona® 5 Strikers
82% matchVery Positive87% of 17,778 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.4%, Anime 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 7.7%, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, anime-inspired action game that brings the flair of its source material into a fast-paced hack-and-slash format.
- #24 Neon White
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,042 reviews2022
Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Why similar: Anime 28.5%, Stylized 20.2%, Action 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Combat 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast, anime-inspired action game that rewards style and precision in a way that mirrors the intensity of ranking battles.
- #25 DAEMON X MACHINA
81% matchVery Positive85% of 6,789 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!
Why similar: Action 45.3%, Anime 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Third Person 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-action game with a strong anime aesthetic and deep customization that appeals to fans of stylized, high-octane combat.
- #26 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN
78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,000 reviews2026
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.3%, Action 20%, Violent 16.4%, Gore 15.8%, 3D 4.9%
- #27 Saints Row: The Third
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 69,430 reviews2011
Dev: VolitionPub: Deep Silver
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!
Why similar: Comedy 46%, Action 21.4%, Funny 15%, Third Person 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An absurd, open-world crime game that embraces pure chaos and comedy over realism.
- #28 Psychonauts 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,113 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: Comedy 43.4%, Funny 19.4%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A creative and humorous action-platformer that features a surreal world and a distinct, memorable personality.
- #29 Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,036 reviews2016
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 13.9%, Anime 12.7%, Action 12.6%, Gore 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A campy, over-the-top hack-and-slash game that leans into its B-movie aesthetic and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #30 Yakuza 3 Remastered
78% matchVery Positive81% of 10,121 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.1 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 40.1%, Comedy 13.9%, Action 13.1%, Violent 9.5%, Third Person 6.4%
- #31 NINJA GAIDEN 4
74% matchVery Positive89% of 9,010 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.3 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 42.9%, Action 14.6%, Gore 13.9%, Violent 12.2%, Character Action Game 6.9% ★
- #32 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,837 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.8%, Violent 18.9%, Gore 18.6%, Action 12.1%, Character Action Game 7.9% ★
- #33 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,914 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40%, Violent 18.9%, Gore 18.4%, Action 13.9%, Character Action Game 7.6% ★
- #34 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
75% matchVery Positive93% of 8,077 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 26.1 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 38.4%, Comedy 14.4%, Action 13.9%, Violent 9.3%, Third Person 6%
- #35 SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,585 reviews2019
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.4 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 40.4%, Anime 23.3%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 1.6%
- #36 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
74% matchMixed63% of 2,232 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Anime 14.3%, Stylized 7.4%, Action 5.6%
- #37 NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
76% matchMixed64% of 1,909 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Violent 26%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action 14.9%, Character Action Game 6.1% ★
- #38 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 318 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 43.5%, Action 18%, Comedy 17.4%, Anime 15.8%, 3D 4.4%
- #39 Yakuza 4 Remastered
72% matchVery Positive91% of 7,269 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 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 39.8%, Action 14.6%, Comedy 13%, Violent 9%, Third Person 6.3%
- #40 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
71% matchVery Positive94% of 36,660 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Why similar: Action 26%, Comedy 25.7%, Violent 15.5%, Funny 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #41 River City Girls
73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,760 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 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 61.3%, Anime 16%, Action 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Funny 3.8%
- #42 One Piece Pirate Warriors 3
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 10,821 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Anime 25.4%, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Action 10%, Comedy 6.6%
- #43 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
70% matchVery Positive83% of 851 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.6 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 25.2%, Anime 16.7%, Action 15.1%, Comedy 12.9%, Hack and Slash 11.6%
- #44 BAKERU
69% matchVery Positive95% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, Comedy 14.9%, Anime 12.3%, Action 10.7%, Third Person 6.3%
- #45 Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,390 reviews2020
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.8%, Violent 20.7%, Action 17.9%, Anime 17.2%, Gore 11.3%
- #46 KILL la KILL -IF
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,082 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.0 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: Anime 56.8%, Action 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #47 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
73% matchMixed64% of 989 reviews2014
Dev: Spark UnlimitedPub: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 54.2%, Action 18.1%, Beat 'em up 9.6%, Gore 9.6%, Comedy 6.3%
- #48 Gungrave G.O.R.E
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 993 reviews2022
Dev: Iggymob Co.,LtdPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action 25.1%, Gore 19.1%, Violent 15%, 3D 7.2%
- #49 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
67% matchMixed61% of 2,954 reviews2026
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.1%, Action 19.6%, Violent 10%, Funny 7.6%, Combat 6.4%
- #50 To Hell With It
69% matchVery Positive87% of 204 reviews2021
Dev: Wimpy Imp Games
Windows
Hack ‘n’ Slash your way up Hell's corporate ladder in this “down the rabbit hole” adventure to retrieve your stolen cat from the Underworld!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.7%, Comedy 17.3%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 9%, Combat 4.3%
- #51 Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
68% matchVery Positive88% of 452 reviews2022
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Why similar: Action 52.9%, Anime 44.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #52 Darksiders III
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,083 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.4%, Action 13.6%, Violent 11.5%, Gore 7.4%, Third Person 7.1%
- #53 Sonic Frontiers
65% matchVery Positive89% of 27,699 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Why similar: Comedy 35.7%, Action 15.2%, Third Person 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Combat 11.3%
- #54 Way of the Samurai 3
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 871 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.8%, Action 15.4%, Funny 12%, Anime 11.7%, Third Person 11%
- #55 killer7
67% matchVery Positive93% of 3,851 reviews2018
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Violent 25.8%, Gore 24.4%, Stylized 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 11.2%
- #56 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,572 reviews2023
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 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: Action 29.3%, Funny 23.3%, Third Person 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, 3D 11.1%
- #57 Nioh 3
62% matchMostly Positive80% of 17,777 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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: Hack and Slash 64.8%, Action 19.4%, Third Person 14.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #58 UPPERS
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 171 reviews2020
Dev: BulletsPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 26.5%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Comedy 11.2%, Anime 8.3%, Stylized 6.2%
