Games Like ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN

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 34.3%, Action 17.5%, Gore 14.4%, Character Action Game 11% ★, Surreal 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same surreal, stylish, and hyper-violent DNA characteristic of Suda51's signature design.

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: Gore 28.6%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action 15.7%, Violent 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational Grasshopper Manufacture title, it perfectly captures the punk-rock attitude and eccentric action found in the seed game.

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 21.4%, Gore 19.1%, Violent 18.8%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Adventure 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers the same blend of dark humor, over-the-top action, and unique visual flair found in the seed game.

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Gore 22.8%, Character Action Game 19.5% ★, Action 12.2%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar 'janky but stylish' vibe with its heavy focus on brutal melee combat and over-the-top violence.

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: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Action 19.6%, Violent 16%, Gore 15.8%, 3D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of bizarre, high-energy action and stylized boss battles that fit the seed game's aesthetic.

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 33.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Action 14.9%, Character Action Game 11.9% ★, Gore 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-octane spectacle-fighter experience with a legendary soundtrack and intense, fast-paced swordplay.

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 27.1%, Gore 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Surreal 10.9%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic shares the surreal, avant-garde storytelling and distinct visual style that define the developer's work.

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 33%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Character Action Game 12.1% ★, Gore 12.1%, Violent 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a fast-paced, sci-fi action experience with fluid movement and intense, cinematic combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Violent 20.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Gore 13.8%, Action 13%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a campy, gore-filled action experience that mirrors the over-the-top energy of the seed game.

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 19.5%, Gore 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Violent 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same brand of over-the-top, sci-fi-infused action and relentless destruction as the seed game.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Gore 47.2%, Character Action Game 25.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the seed game's focus on extreme speed, gore, and a high-energy soundtrack that rewards aggressive play.

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: Gore 38.7%, Violent 34.2%, Action 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a visceral, fast-paced combat experience with a heavy emphasis on gore and high-intensity gunplay.

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 24.1%, Violent 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Action 17.6%, Gore 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a stylish, neon-drenched aesthetic paired with fast-paced, violent combat and a top-tier soundtrack.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action 16.9%, Character Action Game 15.1% ★, Violent 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for stylish, high-octane hack-and-slash combat with deep mechanics and a rock-heavy soundtrack.

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 70.8%, Action 23.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D spectacle fighter that leans heavily into cyberpunk themes and aggressive, combo-heavy melee combat.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Violent 23.3%, Action 18.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cyberpunk aesthetics with high-speed, one-hit-kill swordplay that demands precision and style.

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: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Violent 17.6%, Action 14.7%, Gore 14.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features stylish, over-the-top sword-based combat set within a distinct, historically-inspired action-adventure framework.

Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Violent 24.7%, Character Action Game 19.1% ★, Action 14.5%, 3D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, sci-fi action game that focuses on weapon-switching mechanics and stylish hack-and-slash combat.

It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!

Why similar: Gore 32.2%, Violent 20.7%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, gore-filled action game with a unique aesthetic and a challenging, roguelike-inspired structure.

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: Gore 25.4%, Violent 22.3%, Action 22%, Adventure 15.4%, 3D 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, action-oriented combat system with a focus on precise swordplay and open-world exploration.

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 40.1%, Violent 23.8%, Action 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that revels in extreme gore and fast-paced, unforgiving combat.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Violent 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game focuses on intense, rhythmic combat and a driving electronic soundtrack that matches the seed game's energy.

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 39.2%, Action 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Gore 10.9%, Character Action Game 9.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, edgy take on the hack-and-slash genre with a heavy focus on style and fluid combat mechanics.

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Action 26.8%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Gore 22.8%, Violent 19.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, high-intensity action game that blends futuristic gunplay with fast-paced sword combat.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Violent 26.2%, Gore 25.9%, Action 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Hack and Slash 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down action game set in a gritty cyberpunk world with a focus on fast, violent encounters.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Action 33.3%, Violent 28.6%, 3D 14.4%, Stylized 10.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes fluid movement and destructive combat in a stylized, high-energy environment.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Action 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Adventure 18.4%, 3D 14.7%, Stylized 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines high-speed movement with stylish, punchy combat and a fantastic, driving soundtrack.

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 32.3%, Violent 27.8%, Action 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a kinetic, stylish approach to violence with its focus on acrobatic gunplay and slow-motion mechanics.

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 23.6%, Gore 16.5%, Violent 14.1%, Action 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Gore 28.9%, Violent 25.4%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, hyper-violent arena combat game that focuses on speed, precision, and a cyberpunk aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Gore 23.6%, Violent 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action 12.1%, Character Action Game 8.6% ★

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: Violent 32%, Hack and Slash 31.3%, Action 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.

Why similar: Action 22.2%, Gore 21.3%, Violent 17.8%, Realistic 13.4%, 3D 9.2%

GLOWCOMA: chapter 1 is a Sci-Fi FPS survivor horror game.

Why similar: Gore 32.1%, Violent 30.6%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 16.7%

Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.4%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Action 21.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%

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

Why similar: Gore 29.4%, Violent 28%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 9.3%

The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

Why similar: Action 22.4%, Violent 20.6%, Gore 19.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%

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 43.6%, Action 25.5%, Gore 17.2%, Adventure 13.8%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Action 27.4%, Gore 21.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Violent 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

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 28%, Action 20.8%, Gore 17.9%, Violent 15%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

The Mercury Man is an isometric game in the action genre with some adventure elements. It is set in the far grim dark future of its unique sci-fi world.

Why similar: Adventure 32.9%, Action 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Violent 20.7%

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Gore 30.2%, Violent 25.1%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 9.1%

Dive into the neon-drenched deep underground of Tokyo as Kobayashi, a deadly assassin who harnesses the power of blood energy. Use your sword, mystical abilities and powerful weapons to assassinate highly dangerous maniacs and stop the invasion of the brutal Flatliners terrorizing Tokyo.

Why similar: Action 29.3%, Action-Adventure 28%, 3D 19.4%, Surreal 17.3%, Singleplayer 6%

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Violent 24%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 10.3%

"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.4%, Action 18.5%, Realistic 16.6%, Adventure 15.3%, 3D 10.1%

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Gore 30.2%, Violent 29.9%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Adventure 11.7%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.3%, Gore 25.9%, Violent 21.7%, Action 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.

Why similar: Gore 32.9%, Action 22.5%, Violent 16.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%

Retro Miami - it's an adrenaline thriller, full of primitive brutality, deadly gunshots and roofing fights.

Why similar: Gore 35.5%, Violent 33.9%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 13.8%

The stickman world is in a zombie epidemic- kill zombie stickmen with your epic red sword!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 14.5%, 3D 9.5%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Action 37.5%, Gore 29.1%, Violent 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Adventure 8.6%

The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.

Why similar: Violent 25.6%, Action 19.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Gore 11%

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Violent 32.6%, Gore 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Action 14.5%, Surreal 4.2%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.7%, Action 25.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Gore 19.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

An immersive FPS adventure set in a dark and surreal sci-fi world

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.8%, Action 23.3%, Violent 22.5%, Adventure 14.4%, 3D 11.4%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Adventure 20.8%, 3D 14.6%, Stylized 11.2%

BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

Why similar: Gore 34.3%, Violent 29%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 8.6%, 3D 8.3%

Unleash total destruction to avenge the little chick! Soar through chaos, weaponize yourself to obliterate physics-based enemies and everything in your path.

Why similar: Action 27.9%, Violent 21.9%, Gore 21.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 9.2%

Search for new life forms as you try to survive on a mysterious hostile world in the surreal 2D action-platformer Orange Moon.

Why similar: Gore 46.4%, Action 29.8%, Adventure 23.8%