- #1 Onimusha: Warlords
97% matchVery Positive94% of 3,645 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Ninja 24.8% ★, Survival Horror 12.6%, Swordplay 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the foundational survival-horror and swordplay mechanics that define the series.
- #2 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Historical 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 29.5%, Action 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the blend of historical Japanese settings, dark fantasy demons, and deep, rewarding swordplay.
- #3 Rise of the Ronin
96% matchMixed63% of 11,187 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Swordplay 37.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, Historical 16.6%, Ninja 13.5% ★, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on historical swordplay and character-driven narrative makes this a natural fit for Onimusha fans.
- #4 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
94% matchVery Positive94% of 97,032 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.7 hrsMean: 49.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Ninja 33.8% ★, Historical 16.8%, Action RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at delivering a cinematic, story-rich experience set in a beautifully realized Feudal Japan.
- #5 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
95% matchMixed50% of 29,449 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Historical 26%, Dark Fantasy 25%, Action RPG 22.9%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, historical action with dark fantasy elements and challenging combat encounters.
- #6 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
94% matchVery Positive82% of 2,970 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Ninja 53.9% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Spectacle fighter 11.2% ★, Action 9.7%, Third Person 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: High-octane, brutal swordplay that matches the intensity and cinematic flair of the Onimusha games.
- #7 Way of the Samurai 3
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 920 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Swordplay 21.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Ninja 15.7% ★, Historical 14.9%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The branching narrative and historical setting mirror the dramatic, choice-driven nature of the Onimusha series.
- #8 Fate/Samurai Remnant
91% matchVery Positive91% of 7,058 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: Historical 25.7%, Action RPG 25.3%, Spectacle fighter 24.7% ★, Story Rich 10.2%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: It merges historical Japan with dark fantasy themes and a deep, character-rich storytelling experience.
- #9 Trek to Yomi
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,098 reviews2022
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Why similar: Swordplay 21.8%, Ninja 19.4% ★, Cinematic 12.8%, Historical 12.6%, Demons 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic homage to classic samurai films that perfectly mirrors the aesthetic and tone of the era.
- #10 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
91% matchVery Positive89% of 3,807 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.9%, Demons 18.1%, Third Person 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action-Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, gothic atmosphere and cinematic action-adventure feel that defined the early 2000s era of gaming.
- #11 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
90% matchVery Positive83% of 4,726 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.6%, Spectacle fighter 25.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep action-RPG mechanics with a dark, gritty tone and a focus on intense combat encounters.
- #12 The Spirit of the Samurai
89% matchMixed61% of 499 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Mind Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
Why similar: Swordplay 26.4%, Ninja 24.5% ★, Cinematic 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, gore-filled action-adventure set in a dark, mythological version of Japan.
- #13 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
89% matchVery Positive85% of 6,514 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.7%, Action 29.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Third Person 12%, Story Rich 4%
Why You'll Like It: Features the dark fantasy, gothic horror, and cinematic action-adventure elements that define the Onimusha experience.
- #14 FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,982 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.
Why similar: Survival Horror 46.9%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 13.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the survival-horror roots and atmospheric dread that underpin the Onimusha series.
- #15 SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada
88% matchVery Positive85% of 750 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period.
Why similar: Historical 39%, Action 36.1%, Hack and Slash 24.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into historical Japanese drama with large-scale combat and character-focused storytelling.
- #16 Devil May Cry 5
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 171,110 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.7% ★, Demons 24.8%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 12.7%, Third Person 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of stylish action combat, sharing significant design DNA with the Onimusha series.
- #17 Sifu
85% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Swordplay 38.6%, Third Person 20.3%, Action 16.5%, Action RPG 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on precise, rhythmic combat and the mastery of martial arts in a highly stylized setting.
- #18 NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Ninja 52.6% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the tradition of brutal, fast-paced swordplay and cinematic boss encounters.
- #19 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
83% matchVery Positive93% of 30,301 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 29.8 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Swordplay 22.7%, Spectacle fighter 19.4% ★, Historical 17.8%, Action RPG 16.5%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the historical scale and hack-and-slash intensity of the Feudal era.
- #20 Lies of P
82% matchVery Positive92% of 83,210 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.2%, Action RPG 25.9%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-RPG with challenging combat that rewards the same precise timing found in Onimusha's issen system.
- #21 Soulstice
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.7%, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, Demons 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that emphasizes cinematic combat and a grim, character-driven narrative.
- #22 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,239 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.2%, Action 33.4%, Third Person 21.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, stylized take on action-adventure with a strong focus on swordplay and eccentric characters.
- #23 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
82% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Spectacle fighter 15.8% ★, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong focus on story and character-driven drama in a fantasy setting.
- #24 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
78% matchVery Positive91% of 26,034 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
Why similar: Swordplay 36.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Spectacle fighter 12.6% ★, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 6.7%
- #25 AMEDAMA
80% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: IzanagiGames
Windows
Side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure brought to life with a striking new 2D style! With only his soul remaining, Yushin must fight tooth and nail, possessing body after body on a quest to find his sister. With just seven days left until his soul departs, can he save her in time?
Why similar: Swordplay 33.9%, Historical 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that emphasizes swordplay and dark, atmospheric storytelling.
- #26 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
78% matchVery Positive83% of 3,720 reviews2025
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…
Why similar: Ninja 34.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 19.7% ★, Demons 18.8%, Cinematic 16.3%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features cinematic, anime-inspired swordplay and character-driven drama.
- #27 Toukiden 2
81% matchVery Positive80% of 1,471 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slayers! Go forth and eradicate the Oni menace! Experience the latest hunting action game featuring a dynamic targeted destruction system! The latest installment in the hunting action series "Toukiden".
Why similar: Action RPG 46.3%, Action 29.2%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends historical Japanese themes with intense, monster-slaying action and character customization.
- #28 Nioh 3
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Ninja 23.7% ★, Action RPG 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Historical 14.7%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #29 NINJA GAIDEN 4
76% matchVery Positive88% of 9,750 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Why similar: Ninja 44% ★, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Spectacle fighter 14% ★, Action 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #30 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,191 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Why similar: Ninja 33.2% ★, Swordplay 28.4%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Spectacle fighter 8.9% ★, Third Person 6.8%
- #31 FINAL FANTASY XVI
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,871 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20% ★, Action RPG 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Cinematic 16.4%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #32 Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi
79% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: S.Y. GAMES
Windows
Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.
Why similar: Ninja 35.5% ★, Historical 18.9%, Action RPG 16.9%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Third Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A niche action-RPG that leans into the ninja and historical fantasy tropes common in the genre.
- #33 Yasuke Simulator
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,045 reviews2025
Dev: HistoryAccurateDevelopers
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.
Why similar: Ninja 23.1% ★, Historical 23%, Swordplay 20.8%, Cinematic 11.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #34 Onikira - Demon Killer
81% matchMostly Negative39% of 379 reviews2015
Dev: Digital Furnace Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.
Why similar: Action 60.1%, Hack and Slash 39.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game centered on fighting demons in a stylized, historical-fantasy setting.
- #35 Mortal Shell II
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.7%, Action RPG 28.6%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Third Person 8%, Action 7%
- #36 Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
79% matchMixed68% of 1,238 reviews2013
Pub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45%, Action 20%, Third Person 12.5%, Story Rich 10%, Hack and Slash 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy action-adventure with a heavy focus on narrative and gothic atmosphere.
- #37 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 40,092 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Ninja 34.7% ★, Swordplay 24.5%, Historical 19.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 5.2%
- #38 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
75% matchVery Positive81% of 6,446 reviews2023
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.3 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: Historical 30.6%, Action RPG 17.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.3%
- #39 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,715 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 68.9% ★, Demons 10.5%, Action 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Singleplayer 3%
- #40 RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,493 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.5%, Demons 23.3%, Third Person 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 10.2%
- #41 Samurai: Ronin's Path
74% matchMixed57% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 34% ★, Swordplay 21.7%, Historical 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
- #42 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
71% matchVery Positive89% of 9,090 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: Action RPG 26%, Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, Cinematic 21.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 8.9%
- #43 Devil May Cry HD Collection
72% matchVery Positive93% of 25,884 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Spectacle fighter 26.9% ★, Demons 23.4%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 7.8%
- #44 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,972 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Action RPG 37.8%, Action 22%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Story Rich 18.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #45 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 752 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Action-Adventure 31.1%, Story Rich 29.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #46 Hack and Slash Fury
71% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Swordplay 30.3%, Spectacle fighter 16.9% ★, Cinematic 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
- #47 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,825 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: Story Rich 30.8%, Third Person 27.9%, Romance 24.4%, Emotional 11%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #48 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,643 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Dark Fantasy 60.6%, Action 31.5%, Singleplayer 7.9%
- #49 Nioh: Complete Edition
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 39,092 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Why similar: Ninja 29.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Action RPG 13.4%, Historical 13.3%, Hack and Slash 10%
- #50 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
68% matchVery Positive87% of 10,093 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.4%, Swordplay 21.4%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #51 FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,140 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Together, always.
Why similar: Survival Horror 53.9%, Action 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #52 Castlevania Advance Collection
70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,555 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.2%, Demons 21.9%, Action 15.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 9.3%
- #53 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,815 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, Action 13.2%, Spectacle fighter 11.9% ★
- #54 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,264 reviews2012
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.7%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Third Person 9.8%
- #55 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 89,132 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: Swordplay 32.9%, Spectacle fighter 19.8% ★, Ninja 17.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 6.8%
- #56 DmC: Devil May Cry
67% matchVery Positive93% of 33,124 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: Spectacle fighter 26.5% ★, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Demons 22.7%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 8.3%
- #57 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
64% matchVery Positive92% of 12,933 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.
Why similar: Demons 48.8%, Story Rich 20.9%, Third Person 16.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #58 SAMURAI SHODOWN
67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,733 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: Ninja 53.5% ★, Action 38.6%, Singleplayer 7.9%
- #59 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,708 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Action 36%, Hack and Slash 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #60 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,177 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.9%, Action RPG 29.2%, Swordplay 11.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%