Games Like Onimusha: Warlords

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 31.5% ★, Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Third Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, challenging dark-fantasy take on the samurai genre with complex combat mechanics.

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: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Violent 22.6%, Action 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Difficult 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the samurai action-RPG formula with even more supernatural elements and visceral combat.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Ninja 38.6% ★, Violent 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 12.3%, Difficult 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in high-stakes, parry-based sword combat set within a dark, mythological version of Japan.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Classic 15.8% ★, Action 15%, Violent 13.5%, Demons 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a fellow Capcom action masterpiece, it features the same high-octane, stylish combat and polished production values.

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 43.3% ★, Violent 18.1%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers the ultimate cinematic samurai experience with fluid combat and a stunning open world.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Classic 55.1% ★, Survival Horror 20.1%, Horror 7.1%, Action 5.4%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the fixed-camera roots and survival-horror tension that underpin the original Onimusha experience.

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: Ninja 25.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Violent 15.4%, Swordplay 9.2% ★, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic black-and-white samurai cinema aesthetic with a focus on deliberate, rhythmic sword fighting.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Violent 20.5%, Action 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Difficult 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines historical dark fantasy with fast-paced, deflection-focused combat similar to the intensity of samurai duels.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Violent 33.4%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features visceral, weighty combat and a dark fantasy atmosphere that feels like a spiritual cousin to early action-adventures.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.4%, Action 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a gothic, dark-fantasy action-adventure experience with a heavy emphasis on spectacle and boss encounters.

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 35.2%, Ninja 26.7% ★, Action 14%, Swordplay 11.6% ★, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, branching narrative experience that lets you live out your own samurai story in a reactive world.

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: Violent 35.1%, Action 33%, Demons 21.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the campy, dark-fantasy action-adventure tone often found in early 2000s Capcom-adjacent games.

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Classic 46.8% ★, Survival Horror 19.6%, Action 9.6%, Horror 9.2%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the classic survival-horror mechanics and fixed camera angles that defined the era of the first Onimusha.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Classic 66.7% ★, Action 13.1%, Story Rich 5.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more stylized, it is a quintessential Japanese mythological adventure that captures the spirit of classic folklore.

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 44.8%, Classic 23.4% ★, Action 16.2%, Third Person 5.5%, Difficult 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the Capcom tradition of deep, rewarding combat systems and gothic-inspired environments.

The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.2%, Action 32.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Anime 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a large-scale hack-and-slash experience featuring historical Japanese figures in a fantastical setting.

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

Why similar: Action 51.1%, Ninja 37.9% ★, Singleplayer 7.4%, Anime 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the tension of weapon-based combat where a single mistake can lead to defeat, mirroring the lethality of samurai duels.

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 57.5%, Action 20.2%, Demons 11.7%, Third Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, modern take on the hack-and-slash genre that emphasizes fluid movement and combo-based combat.

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: Action 27.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Third Person 18.1%, Swordplay 12.2% ★, Difficult 12%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-skill, rhythmic martial arts combat that rewards precision and mastery, much like Onimusha's swordplay.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Ninja 25.8% ★, Violent 21.9%, Action 15.1%, Difficult 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast, stylish, and brutal samurai-inspired experience that emphasizes timing and reflexes.

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: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Action 48.3%, Anime 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more narrative-focused approach to the musou genre, centering on the history of the Sanada clan.

The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 61.8%, Action 36.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash experience that emphasizes large-scale battles and historical themes.

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: Violent 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Action 18.6%, Third Person 13.5%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features challenging, parry-heavy combat in a dark, atmospheric world that will appeal to fans of difficult action games.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Ninja 72.6% ★, Violent 11%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 3%, Difficult 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tactical, stealth-focused look at the ninja life in historical Japan with a strong emphasis on atmosphere.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Action 50.2%, Dark Fantasy 28.1%, Anime 11.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Difficult 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-adventure that captures the dark-fantasy exploration and combat style of classic 3D action games.

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: Ninja 25.6% ★, Survival Horror 12.1%, Swordplay 11.9% ★, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%

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: Ninja 33.1% ★, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Violent 16.6%, Action 13%, Action-Adventure 2.3%

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Ninja 37.9% ★, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action 14.3%, Swordplay 12% ★, Demons 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends fast-paced swordplay with supernatural enemies, keeping the action frantic and satisfying.

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

Why similar: Ninja 28.8% ★, Violent 22%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Classic 11.5% ★, Action 9.1%

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 31.2%, Classic 28.8% ★, Violent 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Demons 7.2%

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 49% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action 12.7%, Violent 12.2%, Difficult 4.6%

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 30.3% ★, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Violent 15.5%, Action 10.7%, Swordplay 8.6% ★

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 31%, Ninja 28.8% ★, Action 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Third Person 7.7%

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

Why similar: Violent 35.4%, Ninja 31.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action 13.1%, Difficult 2.2%

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

Why similar: Ninja 31.7% ★, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Violent 25.3%, Action 12.1%, Difficult 2.3%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Action 29.8%, Classic 28.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Difficult 9.1%, Singleplayer 5.7%

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: Classic 53.7% ★, Ninja 24.1% ★, Action 10.1%, Violent 10%, Singleplayer 1.5%

A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.7%, Action 24.8%, Anime 5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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: Ninja 40.6% ★, Hack and Slash 40.5%, Action 17.2%, Third Person 1.6%

Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.9%, Action 24.4%, Horror 16.2%, Third Person 14%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Violent 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action 12.9%, Anime 4.9%

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: Violent 33.4%, Hack and Slash 30.8%, Action 27.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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: Hack and Slash 44.4%, Violent 24.1%, Action 21.1%, Third Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.9%, Action 39.7%, Anime 3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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: Ninja 22% ★, Swordplay 21.6% ★, Violent 19%, Action 15.2%, Third Person 11.4%

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: Violent 40.3%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action 22.6%, Survival Horror 6.2%, Anime 4.3%

Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!

Why similar: Classic 87.1% ★, Singleplayer 4.7%, Story Rich 4.3%, Anime 3.9%

SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

Why similar: Classic 71.1% ★, Action 14.3%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Story Rich 4%, Third Person 3%

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: Classic 38.5% ★, Action 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Demons 9.8%, Violent 5.9%

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: Ninja 28.8% ★, Violent 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Swordplay 10% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

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 43.4%, Action 23.7%, Violent 21.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 35.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Violent 14.6%, Swordplay 10.3% ★, Action 7.6%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action 20.5%, Ninja 20.1% ★, Swordplay 19% ★, Classic 9.6% ★

The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.9%, Action 28.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Anime 1.4%

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Classic 40.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action 19.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Singleplayer 3%

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: Hack and Slash 36.6%, Violent 29.7%, Action 22.9%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

Why similar: Action 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 27.7%, Violent 11%, Demons 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 10.6%

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.6%, Action 32.5%, Third Person 11.3%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%