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 34.2%, Action 17%, Gore 14%, Character Action Game 11.4% ★, Surreal 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the surreal, ultra-violent, and stylish DNA found in Grasshopper Manufacture's other works.

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 28.1%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action 15.4%, Violent 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational Suda51 title, it shares the same punk-rock attitude, eccentric characters, and visceral hack-and-slash combat.

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 21.5%, Gore 19.1%, Violent 18.8%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Adventure 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same dark, comedic, and over-the-top action-adventure spirit found in the developer's most iconic projects.

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 26.5%, Gore 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Surreal 12%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic shares the unique, surreal storytelling and distinct visual flair that makes the seed game so memorable.

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 32.1%, Action 19.5%, Violent 15.7%, Gore 15.5%, 3D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of bizarre sci-fi narratives paired with fast-paced, stylish combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Violent 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Gore 12.3%, Action 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same campy, gore-filled, and stylish action experience that defines the Grasshopper Manufacture aesthetic.

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 31.8%, Violent 31.5%, Action 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It explores experimental gameplay styles while maintaining the series' signature irreverent tone and violent combat.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Action 14.4%, Character Action Game 12.4% ★, Gore 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an intense, high-energy spectacle-fighter experience with a legendary soundtrack and satisfying swordplay.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action 16.4%, Character Action Game 15.8% ★, Violent 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for stylish, high-octane hack-and-slash action with a focus on fluid combos and spectacle.

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 19.4%, Gore 19%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Violent 14.6%, Hack and Slash 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, over-the-top action experience that prioritizes relentless shooting and stylish, gore-filled destruction.

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 45.9%, Character Action Game 26.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an unparalleled level of ultra-violence and speed, blending retro-shooter mechanics with modern, fluid character action.

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 32.5%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Character Action Game 12.8% ★, Gore 11.9%, Violent 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane sci-fi action game that emphasizes speed, sliding mechanics, and cinematic, over-the-top combat.

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 29.1%, Gore 22.3%, Character Action Game 20.5% ★, Action 12%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It blends third-person shooting with brutal hack-and-slash combat in a stylish, high-difficulty package.

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 35.9%, Action 19.3%, Character Action Game 15% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Gore 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides the same level of over-the-top, stylish action and creative combat mechanics expected from top-tier character action games.

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 26.3%, Violent 23%, Action 18.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the ultra-violent, fast-paced, and stylish cyberpunk atmosphere found in the seed game.

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 38.3%, Violent 34.1%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gritty, ultra-violent sci-fi experience that focuses on satisfying gunplay and fast-paced movement.

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 24.4%, Violent 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Action 17.3%, Gore 17%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a striking visual style, a great soundtrack, and instant-death, high-speed combat that feels incredibly satisfying.

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 25.9%, Gore 25.6%, Action 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Hack and Slash 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down cyberpunk action game that emphasizes visceral violence and a high-energy, pulsing soundtrack.

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 35.4%, Violent 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game focuses on intense, skill-based combat and a distinct, stylish aesthetic paired with an incredible electronic 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 71.4%, Action 23.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, cyberpunk-themed spectacle fighter that combines 2D platforming with deep, combo-heavy combat.

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 49.1%, Action-Adventure 24%, Action 21%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that allows for seamless character switching, mirroring the fluid combat of modern hack-and-slash titles.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Gore 31.5%, Violent 30.1%, Action 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-violent, cyberpunk-infused shooter that matches the intensity and chaotic energy of the seed game.

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 28.4%, Action 20.6%, Gore 17.6%, Violent 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the series' core identity of punk-inspired action and eccentric boss battles.

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 31.6%, Violent 20.4%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, violent, and stylish action game that shares the same eccentric creative spirit as other Suda51-related projects.

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 40.5%, Action 23%, Gore 15.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Zombies 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title embraces a stylized, comic-book aesthetic and over-the-top violence that aligns with the seed game's tone.

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

Why similar: Action 33.2%, Violent 28.4%, 3D 14.1%, Stylized 11.2%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fluid, stylish movement and destructible environments in a fast-paced, sci-fi action setting.

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 23.9%, Gore 16.3%, Violent 13.9%, Action 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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%, Violent 27.6%, Action 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on stylish, cinematic gunplay and creative movement, capturing a similar sense of over-the-top action.

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 19.9%, Violent 17.5%, Action 14.6%, Gore 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Violent 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action 12%, Character Action Game 9.1% ★

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Gore 34.3%, Violent 31.8%, Action 15.9%, Realistic 11.1%, Stylized 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a highly stylized, violent, and cinematic top-down action experience that rewards precision and speed.

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 22.1%, Gore 21.2%, Violent 17.7%, Realistic 13%, 3D 9.1%

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

Why similar: Action 22.2%, Violent 20.5%, Gore 19.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%

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: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Gore 15.3%, Violent 13.9%

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

Why similar: Gore 32.1%, Violent 30.7%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 16.5%

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

Why similar: Gore 28.8%, Violent 27.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action 13%, Adventure 9.1%

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 25.2%, Action 22.3%, Violent 22.2%, Adventure 15.5%, 3D 10.9%

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

Why similar: Action 27.3%, Gore 21.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Violent 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

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%

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 32.3%, Action 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Violent 20.5%

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%, Violent 23.7%, Action 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Adventure 5.7%

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 28.8%, Action-Adventure 27.3%, Surreal 19.2%, 3D 18.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%

"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 22.5%, Action 18.7%, Realistic 16.2%, 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 29.9%, Violent 29.7%, Action 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Adventure 11.6%

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 31.2%, Violent 24.2%, Character Action Game 20% ★, Action 14.2%, 3D 6.9%

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

Why similar: Violent 32.1%, Gore 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Action 14.2%, Surreal 4.6%

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

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.8%, Action 23.4%, Violent 22.5%, Adventure 14.3%, 3D 11.3%

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 31.3%, Action 21.5%, Violent 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Adventure 13.6%

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

Why similar: Action 37.3%, Gore 28.9%, Violent 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Adventure 8.5%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.6%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Gore 16.4%, Zombies 16.3%

Action adventure with an apocalyptic touch. In Aztecalypse you explore a newly discovered area with remnants of an ancient culture. If you like First Person Action games set in mystic places, in an Open World with neat places to visit aside the story, you will definitely love this game!

Why similar: Gore 31.4%, Violent 30%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Zombies 7.6%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Gore 25.6%, Violent 21.4%, Action 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

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 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Adventure 20.4%, 3D 14.2%, Stylized 11.4%

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 16.9%, Adventure 13.7%

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 26.5%, Violent 23.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%

DOOMED is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: Action 26%, Gore 23.3%, Violent 22.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Dead Ground Arcade is an action packed FPS VR shooter, ready to get your heart skip a beat during exciting standoffs with infected creatures. Players take on the role of a secret agent for Blackrain, for whom they are sent on a range of challenging missions.

Why similar: Gore 39.6%, Violent 37.8%, Action 17.4%, Zombies 5.3%

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

Why similar: Gore 30.9%, Violent 25.9%, Zombies 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 7.7%

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: Gore 35.3%, Hack and Slash 25%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 7.8%