Games Like Samson

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Fighting 44%, Beat 'em up 31.1%, Combat 10%, Violent 5.5%, 3D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the isometric, high-intensity beat-em-up action and urban grit that defines the core gameplay loop of Samson.

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: Beat 'em up 51.2%, Fighting 33.8%, Action-Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most refined, difficult, and rewarding melee combat system that mirrors the high-stakes brawling found in Samson.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Driving 52.3%, Open World 23.3%, Racing 8.3%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at blending vehicular combat with brutal, weight-heavy melee brawling in a hostile, unforgiving environment.

REDLINE CROOKS is a fast-paced roguelite combat racing game in which you destroy cops, walls and possibly yourself in a chaotic pursuit of freedom and riches. Upgrade, Slam, Taunt and Boost your way out of imprisonment through the lawless roads that lie ahead, and you may find personal absolution.

Why similar: Combat Racing 37.7% ★, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Driving 17.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Racing 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite combines combat-racing with beat-em-up mechanics, directly mirroring the unique genre-mashup of the seed game.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Fighting 32.9%, Open World 30.4%, Racing 9%, Beat 'em up 8%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate open-world experience combining deep martial arts combat with high-speed urban driving and a gritty crime narrative.

Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide! Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him.

Why similar: Driving 68.4%, Open World 17%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action 4.1%, Story Rich 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on chaotic, destructive driving and action-adventure elements that align well with the driving-combat focus of Samson.

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

Why similar: Violent 75%, Singleplayer 12.7%, Action 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the raw, violent, and fast-paced 90s-inspired action aesthetic that makes Samson feel so urgent and dangerous.

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Roguelite 57%, Action-Adventure 31.8%, Singleplayer 7%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that emphasizes fluid movement and combat, capturing the replayability and challenge found in Samson.

UNDERGROUND MECH FIGHTS! Wrap yourself in 5 tons of metal & go smashing through a dark scene of full-on metal-on-metal violence!

Why similar: Fighting 33%, 3D Fighter 18.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Combat 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique, physics-driven combat experience that feels raw and personal, similar to the brawling in Samson.

CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games.

Why similar: Combat Racing 70.2% ★, Driving 10.5%, Racing 9.6%, Violent 6.1%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style vehicular combat game that emphasizes aggressive driving and environmental destruction.

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.3%, Fighting 40.1%, Action 3%, Adventure 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern beat-em-up action, offering the same satisfying, punchy combat found in Samson.

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: Violent 55%, Singleplayer 20.2%, Action 17.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The fast-paced, one-hit-kill combat and gritty narrative style provide a similar sense of urgency and high-stakes tension.

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 58.1%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 15.7%, Open World 6.7%, Third Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gritty, high-octane combat experience in a dark urban setting that feels tonally similar to Samson.

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: Violent 61.4%, Action 19.4%, Singleplayer 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes stylish, movement-based combat that feels like a cinematic action sequence, much like the combat in Samson.

Fight to clear your name in this action 2D fighting game from Alligator Friends Software! Professional sports and the big ring played a major role in his life. This continued until he was accused of a murder he didn't commit. Once in prison, the hero realizes that it is possible to restore justice..

Why similar: Fighting 42.9%, 3D Fighter 23%, Combat 13.3%, 1990's 9.4%, 3D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on 3D boxing and street fighting, matching the combat-centric nature of Samson.

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Fighting 49.5%, Beat 'em up 22.2%, Roguelite 13%, Violent 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite features visceral, physics-based melee combat that captures the chaotic feel of fighting through waves of enemies.

There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.

Why similar: Fighting 25.3%, Combat Racing 24.7% ★, Beat 'em up 15.8%, 3D Fighter 14.5%, Driving 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style driving game that captures the high-speed, combat-racing energy of the seed game.

Clutch is a fast-paced arcade racing game which will challenge the resilience of anyone's nerves. You play as a person who has survived a catastrophe of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), while everyone else in the city has been transformed into a bloodthirsty zombie.

Why similar: Combat Racing 50.5% ★, Driving 22.2%, Racing 7.9%, Violent 7.8%, Open World 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A niche combat-racing game that focuses on vehicular survival and aggressive driving in a hostile world.

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: Fighting 42.8%, Combat 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Violent 12.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers high-speed, precision-based combat that requires the same level of focus and mastery as Samson's fighting mechanics.

Turbo Sloths is an adrenaline-fueled shooter-racing game set on another planet, where you drive not a sports car, but a massive turbocharged truck turned into a war machine. Join the insane Wasteland League — here, it's not the fastest who wins, but the strongest.

Why similar: Combat Racing 42.6% ★, Driving 22.4%, Combat 15.3%, Racing 6.9%, 3D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A combat-racing game that emphasizes heavy vehicle customization and aggressive PVE racing scenarios.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Cinematic 36.1%, Violent 19.8%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 15%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s-era gritty action game that defined the 'one man against the world' narrative style.

"Backyard Boxing" is a gritty urban boxing game where you fight to rise through an illegal league while hustling in the streets. Battle fierce opponents, gamble, drug deal, and travel to new cities, gaining fans and respect. Dominate the league and become a street legend!

Why similar: Fighting 42.7%, 3D Fighter 28.5%, Combat 13.4%, 3D 5.8%, Racing 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-oriented fighting game that captures the gritty, street-level brawling aesthetic.

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: Beat 'em up 65.9%, Violent 18.6%, Singleplayer 7.2%, Action 3.4%, Third Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intense, skill-based boss encounters that mirror the 'every fight is close' philosophy of the seed game.

FLASHOUT IS BACK! Where high speed meets high stakes. Where unforgiving combat, loud electronic music and addictive boosts of adrenaline mix up to separate winners from losers. Where gravitation is nothing more than an empty word. Take part in an exciting, head-to-head fight to the finish!

Why similar: Combat Racing 45.3% ★, Driving 22.1%, 3D Fighter 21.6%, Racing 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed combat-racing game that provides the intense, arcade-style driving experience found in the seed game.

Explore a decaying futuristic city in this action adventure experience. Search for items, unlock superpowers, recruit companions, and free every turf from ruthless gangs to unite the people once again.

Why similar: Fighting 72.7%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure title features a futuristic, urban aesthetic with a focus on combat and exploration.

Gripper is a story-driven action game with boss fights on wheels. Tear your enemies apart with a grappling hook. Rip out their metal hearts to gain abilities. Rescue your family and uncover the secrets of the collapsing world.

Why similar: Combat 45.9%, Cinematic 29.6%, Singleplayer 14.8%, Action 5.4%, Third Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, singleplayer action game that combines high-speed movement with intense, boss-focused combat.

Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.

Why similar: 1990's 39.3%, Action-Adventure 37.5%, Violent 11%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an old-school action-adventure feel with a focus on visceral combat and environmental interaction.

Carmageddon smashes back with brutal roguelite vehicular‑combat mayhem. Adapt, upgrade, and unleash destruction on post‑apocalyptic zombie hordes. The legacy lives on, reinvented and unforgiving.

Why similar: Combat Racing 32.3% ★, Driving 17.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Combat 10.8%, Cinematic 10.5%

Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!

Why similar: Roguelite 87%, Action 13%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends road-trip survival, driving, and chaotic combat into a roguelite structure that echoes the seed game's mechanics.

Unfinished Business is a new standalone adventure of RoboCop: Rogue City. OmniTower is their fortress, violence their language. Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower and enforce the law amidst the chaos!

Why similar: Violent 47.7%, Singleplayer 25.6%, Action 13%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 4.7%

High-octane action and anime aesthetics collide in this arcade racing game, featuring fighting mechanics and a storyline that hits hard. In this world, some race for glory while others seek power or revenge. Every race is a fight and every battle is personal.

Why similar: Combat Racing 53.9% ★, Driving 32.3%, Racing 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Third Person 1.1%

Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.

Why similar: Driving 26.3%, 1990's 18.1%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Violent 9.5%, Combat 9.5%

Tokyo 42 is a hyper-stylish isometric open-world shooter. Framed for a murder you didn't commit, you'll delve into a world of assassins, deadly corporate intrigue and cats. Explore this beautifully hand-crafted micro Tokyo and discover its secrets.

Why similar: Open World 68.5%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action game with a stylish aesthetic that emphasizes movement and combat in a dense urban environment.

Saul Myers is back in action and ready to take on the world to get his daughter back. Do you have what it takes to complete his mission?

Why similar: Driving 39.1%, Action-Adventure 28.1%, 3D 11.4%, Open World 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.

Why similar: Driving 53.9%, Open World 17.6%, 3D 16.3%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action 3.6%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Violent 48%, Singleplayer 26.9%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 4.8%

CyberTaxi Lunatic Nights is a free roam taxi driving simulator set in a dark-noir Prison City. As a cab driver you have to find your wrongfully accused sister and rescue her from this dystopian city-facility. Complete unique missions, defeat lurking thugs and maintain your fuel level to succeed!

Why similar: Combat Racing 51.8% ★, Driving 26.4%, Racing 7.2%, Violent 6.5%, Open World 4.5%

You're being chased... clearly; For what reason? none; Escape into the vast 400km² world, using over 30 customizable vehicles, while blasting guns and music... It's a difficult feat, but maybe you can succeed.

Why similar: Driving 27.1%, Combat Racing 27% ★, Racing 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Open World 8.4%

Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.

Why similar: Driving 44.9%, Action-Adventure 17%, Open World 11.8%, Racing 8.7%, 3D 8.6%

Road Rage is an over-the-top, knock-down-drag-out motorcycle combat game that tests your skill on a range of badass bikes. Race, fight, and hustle your way through the ranks of an insane outlaw motorcycle gang.

Why similar: Combat Racing 36.8% ★, Driving 12.8%, Fighting 12.1%, Violent 8.2%, Combat 7.7%

A masked vigilante seeks revenge, unravels a conspiracy, and teeters on the edge of sanity in this retro-inspired boomer shooter.

Why similar: 1990's 40.5%, Combat 27%, Violent 18.8%, Action 7.7%, Singleplayer 6%

"Blindsight: War of the Wardens" is a story-driven brawler where you play as Iggy, a blind martial arts master with echolocation abilities, as he retrieves a stolen family heirloom that may bring unintended consequences to the universe.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, 3D Fighter 13.9%, Combat 12.6%, Cinematic 9.1%

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Open World 42.6%, Singleplayer 24.4%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 8.8%

An arcade-action vehicle combat game with rogue-lite progression. Drift, blast, and outdrive your enemies across a war-torn Europe. Upgrade your car with powerful weapons and mods, survive deadly delivery missions, and challenge insane mega-machine bosses.

Why similar: Combat Racing 48.4% ★, Driving 21.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, 3D 5.5%, Racing 5.4%

Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.2%, Combat 20.9%, Violent 8.6%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Ride day and night, taking on risky jobs for the Road Baron, avoiding traffic and other bikers on endless dangerous roads, all of that while you blast some original punk rock music!

Why similar: Racing 62.9%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 10.7%, Story Rich 2%

You’re now an Operative, a free agent and a speculator in the claustrophobic terminally ill city of (Misplaced) Optimism, the last crater cluster on barren mined-out Titan.

Why similar: 1990's 44.9%, Open World 20.5%, Combat 16.9%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Action 5.9%

When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.5%, Action-Adventure 25.6%, Cinematic 11.5%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Adventure 2.8%

Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.

Why similar: Roguelite 45.2%, Combat 25.7%, Violent 17.8%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Compete in a bloody fight to the finish in DEATHSPRINT 66, fusing high-speed on-foot racing with deadly obstacles and brutal abilities. Unleash your velocity, push limits, and claim glory like never before.

Why similar: Combat Racing 63.3% ★, Violent 14.7%, Racing 12%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Action 2.5%

Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.

Why similar: Driving 45.5%, Cinematic 38%, Racing 12.6%, Adventure 2.4%, Story Rich 1.5%

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Combat 28.2%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action 4.3%

CyberTaxi is an action-packed driving first-person shooter and taxi simulator set in a grim vision of the future. You play as a cab driver who works in a dark-noir Hindenburg city and strives to escape this hellish location.

Why similar: Combat Racing 53.1% ★, Driving 27.4%, Racing 8.1%, Open World 5.7%, 3D 4.8%

Fight gangs and bring order back to the city in this retro style beat em up game.

Why similar: Fighting 57.5%, Beat 'em up 39.2%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Howl of Iron is a 3rd Person Action Adventure game blending HUNT & COMBAT. Stalk on your unaware enemies, fight in open combat and explore the steampunk city of Steamfall.

Why similar: Combat 40%, Action-Adventure 28%, 3D 8.7%, Violent 8.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Cinematic 35%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Combat 20.6%, Open World 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.4%, Combat 28.4%, Singleplayer 12%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 5%

Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT! Reckless racing around the world! Crashes, explosions, destruction, and screaming drivers!

Why similar: Combat Racing 53.9% ★, Driving 29.1%, Racing 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%, Action 1.8%