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 33.2%, Action 17.8%, Gore 14.4%, Character Action Game 11.2% ★, Surreal 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same surreal, high-contrast visual style and eccentric storytelling found in Suda51'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 28.5%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action 16%, Violent 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game defines the punk-rock, assassin-themed action genre that shares the DNA of 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%, Violent 18.9%, Gore 18.7%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same dark, irreverent humor and surreal action-adventure gameplay that defines the developer's unique style.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Violent 21.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Gore 13.6%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: As a quintessential Grasshopper Manufacture title, it perfectly mirrors the blend of over-the-top gore and campy, stylized action.

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 27.3%, Gore 26%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Surreal 11.2%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic is essential for anyone who enjoys the surreal, dream-like atmosphere and stylized violence of the seed game.

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 30.3%, Action 20%, Violent 16.4%, Gore 15.8%, 3D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of bizarre boss battles and high-energy hack-and-slash 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 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Action 15.2%, Character Action Game 12.2% ★, Gore 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This spectacle fighter offers the same level of intense, fast-paced swordplay and over-the-top cinematic violence.

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%, Character Action Game 26% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its hyper-violent, fast-paced gameplay and surreal aesthetic make it a perfect companion for fans of blood-soaked action.

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 19.8%, Gore 18.8%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Violent 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a similar brand of stylized, sci-fi-infused action that prioritizes pure carnage.

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 33.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Gore 12.1%, Character Action Game 11.8% ★, Violent 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-speed, futuristic combat experience that feels as slick and intense as the seed game.

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 34.5%, Action 20.4%, Character Action Game 14.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in stylish, high-octane action that matches the intensity and flair of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Action 17.2%, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Violent 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides the gold standard for character-action combat, featuring deep mechanics and a stylish, aggressive tone.

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

Why similar: Violent 23.9%, Gore 23.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 12.3%, Character Action Game 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-skill, visceral combat experience that is heavily focused on gore and precision.

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 23.1%, Violent 21%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Action 17.9%, Gore 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a sharp, stylized aesthetic and intense, fast-paced combat that rewards precision and aggression.

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%, Violent 21.1%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the weird, punk-rock sensibilities and brutal, souls-like combat found in many Grasshopper Manufacture titles.

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 69.7%, Action 24.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This spectacle fighter captures a gritty, cyberpunk aesthetic combined with intense, side-scrolling hack-and-slash action.

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 42.5%, Action 26.1%, Gore 17.2%, Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct, comic-book-inspired art style and over-the-top, gory combat mechanics.

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

Why similar: Violent 33%, Gore 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Action 14.6%, Surreal 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, neon-drenched atmosphere and brutal, fast-paced violence are core to the experience of the seed game.

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Violent 21.3%, Gore 15.8%, Action 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The blend of cyberpunk aesthetics, high-speed movement, and one-hit-kill violence aligns perfectly with the seed game's intensity.

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 32.6%, Hack and Slash 30.2%, Action 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a meta-narrative and experimental gameplay style that fits perfectly within the Suda51 universe.

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 31.4%, Violent 28.3%, Action 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines balletic, slow-motion violence with a surreal, stylish presentation.

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 34%, Violent 31%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game features a striking, surreal art style and demanding, high-octane combat mechanics.

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-Adventure 24.3%, Action 24.2%, 3D 16.6%, Surreal 15.2%, Adventure 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into a stylized, rhythm-infused action aesthetic that mirrors the energy of the seed game.

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 30.5%, Action 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a relentless, gore-filled experience that prioritizes speed and extreme action.

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 39.2%, Violent 24.4%, Action 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure, unadulterated gore-fest that focuses on fast-paced, 2D action and a dark, gritty tone.

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 22.2%, Gore 16.6%, Violent 14.5%, Action 14%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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

Why similar: Action 33.1%, Violent 28.7%, 3D 14.7%, Stylized 11.3%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on fluid, high-speed movement and stylish, destructive combat makes it a great fit for fans of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Action 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Adventure 18.4%, 3D 15%, Stylized 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game's high-speed, stylish approach to combat and surreal narrative elements align well with 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 27.1%, Action 21.2%, Gore 17.8%, Violent 15.4%, 3D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the series' core hack-and-slash mechanics while maintaining its signature eccentric and violent tone.

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 19.3%, Violent 18%, Action 17.3%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Adventure 11.8%

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 22.1%, Gore 20.6%, Violent 18%, Realistic 13.6%, 3D 9.5%

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

Why similar: Gore 31.6%, Violent 31%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 16.7%

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%, Violent 34.7%, Action 15%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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

Why similar: Gore 29.1%, Violent 28.6%, Action 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Adventure 9.7%

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 23.8%, Action 22.9%, Violent 22%, Adventure 15.6%, 3D 11.8%

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 29.7%, Violent 25.3%, Action-Adventure 18%, Action 15%, Adventure 9.1%

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

Why similar: Action 27.6%, Gore 21%, Adventure 20.5%, Violent 19%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

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

Why similar: Action 22.6%, Violent 20.8%, Gore 19.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%

An Episodic Retro Indie Three-Act Spaghetti Western Platformer

Why similar: Gore 33.2%, Violent 32.6%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 15.8%

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 25.6%, Violent 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%

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 29.8%, Violent 25.3%, Character Action Game 19.3% ★, Action 14.7%, 3D 7.4%

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 24.8%, Violent 24.4%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 10.4%

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 35.5%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.1%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Violent 42%, Gore 35.9%, Action 17.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Immerse yourself in a dreadful hand-drawn horror world and push Death’s armies back to the underworld!

Why similar: Gore 21.6%, Violent 19.2%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 11.8%

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

Why similar: Violent 30.3%, Gore 29.7%, Action 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Adventure 11.8%

Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses in this fast-paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.9%, Action-Adventure 25.3%, Action 21.9%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Dolmen is a terrifying new action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror elements. Will your timeline be erased or will you defeat your enemies to survive and fulfil your mission?

Why similar: Violent 29.9%, Gore 27.7%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 18.7%

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.7%, Action-Adventure 25.3%, Action 14.1%, Gore 9.9%, Adventure 8%

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

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Gore 28.6%, Violent 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%

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

Why similar: Gore 35%, Violent 34.3%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 13.9%

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 32.2%, Action 22.8%, Violent 16.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 14.7%, 3D 9.9%

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 26.1%, Action 19.8%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Gore 10.9%

Find yourself diving into a retro-futuristic city infested with bad guys!

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Violent 32.1%, Character Action Game 16.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Action 26.6%, Gore 25.3%, Violent 23.5%, Adventure 20.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.8%, Action 23.2%, Violent 22.4%, Adventure 14.3%, 3D 11.6%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.8%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Gore 19.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Adventure 20.7%, 3D 15%, Stylized 11.5%

"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 18.5%, Realistic 16.6%, Adventure 15.2%, 3D 10.3%