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  1. #1 The Spirit of the Samurai
    97% matchMixed61% of 499 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Mind Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 24.8% ★, Souls-like 16.1%, Swordplay 11.8%, Gore 10%, Hack and Slash 8.7%

  2. #2 Nioh: Complete Edition
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 39,092 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Souls-like 36%, Ninja 17.1% ★, Samurai 12% ★, Hack and Slash 9%, Difficult 8.7%

  3. #3 Rise of the Ronin
    95% matchMixed63% of 11,187 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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: Samurai 27.2% ★, Swordplay 16.3%, Souls-like 15%, Ninja 13.2% ★, Historical 9.6%

  4. #4 Katana Kata
    96% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Stas Shostak
    Windows

    Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

    Why similar: Samurai 22.1% ★, Souls-like 14.2%, Swordplay 13.4%, Violent 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9%

  5. #5 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 26,034 reviews2026
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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: Samurai 35.3% ★, Souls-like 19.6%, Swordplay 14.3%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

  6. #6 Katana Soul
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2019
    Dev: SEEP
    Windows

    Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

    Why similar: Samurai 34.4% ★, Gore 18.7%, Violent 18.5%, Difficult 10.7%, Action 7%

  7. #7 Shadowlings
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2018
    Dev: Games From The Deep
    Windows

    Shadowlings - is a slaughter to heavy metal in decorations of Medieval Japan.Hardcore battles, in which everything depends on your skill, ancient ninja's martial arts, sharp swords, strong spears and mysterious Shadow Magic.

    Why similar: Ninja 30.4% ★, Assassins 21.8% ★, Swordplay 14%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Difficult 8.6%

  8. #8 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 356,410 reviews2019
    Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
    Windows
    Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 61.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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: Souls-like 28.5%, Ninja 25.3% ★, Difficult 12.4%, Assassins 9.8% ★, Hack and Slash 4.8%

  9. #9 The First Berserker: Khazan
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 32,741 reviews2025
    Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Gore 6.6%

  10. #10 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
    91% matchMixed60% of 187 reviews2022
    Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Ninja 28.4% ★, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark 4.7%

  11. #11 Nioh 3
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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: Souls-like 25.6%, Ninja 23% ★, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Difficult 11.6%, Historical 8.4%

  12. #12 Rogue Samurai
    90% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: CO's Entertainment
    Windows

    Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.

    Why similar: Samurai 46.6% ★, Ninja 29.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Top-Down 7.4%, RPG 3.8%

  13. #13 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
    89% matchMixed50% of 29,449 reviews2023
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Historical 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

  14. #14 Katanaut
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

    Why similar: Samurai 42.8% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Action 3.2%

  15. #15 Pixel Samurai
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 131 reviews2022
    Dev: ArtofKingsgame
    Windows

    A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.

    Why similar: Difficult 31.8%, Swordplay 31%, Combat 13%, Souls-like 11.5%, Action 5.4%

  16. #16 Path of Redemption
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: Headbang Studio
    Windows

    A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

    Why similar: Ninja 29.2% ★, Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 16%, Swordplay 14.2%, Action 3.8%

  17. #17 Gurei
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 309 reviews2026
    Dev: Lobo Sagaz studioPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows

    An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.

    Why similar: Samurai 44.4% ★, Souls-like 20.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Combat 6.6%, Action 5.4%

  18. #18 Within the blade
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 357 reviews2019
    Dev: Ametist studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

    Why similar: Ninja 46.2% ★, Difficult 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 5.5%

  19. #19 Trek to Yomi
    85% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,098 reviews2022
    Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 30.8% ★, Swordplay 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Historical 11.8%, Violent 7.8%

  20. #20 Bloodless
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2024
    Dev: Point N' SheepPub: Shoreline Games
    Windows

    Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.

    Why similar: Samurai 40.4% ★, Ninja 24.3% ★, Souls-like 20%, Combat 7.2%, Atmospheric 2.9%

  21. #21 VOIN
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 3,801 reviews2024
    Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.5%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Gore 10.6%, Action 5.3%

  22. #22 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Souls-like 33.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Historical 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

  23. #23 Yasuke Simulator
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,045 reviews2025
    Dev: HistoryAccurateDevelopers
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    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 36.8% ★, Historical 21.6%, Swordplay 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11%, Violent 6.4%

  24. #24 Achilles: Legends Untold
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2023
    Dev: Dark Point Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Swordplay 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Historical 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

  25. #25 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
    80% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
    Dev: GlassesCatGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Top-Down 8.7%, Gore 8.6%

  26. #26 Bloodface
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Iron Forge Games
    Windows

    An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.

    Why similar: Souls-like 44.7%, Swordplay 12.7%, Combat 8.5%, RPG 7.4%, Action 6.8%

  27. #27 Sifu
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
    Dev: Sloclap
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Souls-like 34%, Difficult 24.1%, Swordplay 10.8%, Gore 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

  28. #28 Musashi vs Cthulhu
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: Cyber Rhino StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.

    Why similar: Ninja 36.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Swordplay 16.8%, Souls-like 13.1%, Action 8.1%

  29. #29 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
    77% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
    Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Gore 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

  30. #30 Onikira - Demon Killer
    82% matchMostly Negative39% of 379 reviews2015
    Dev: Digital Furnace Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.8%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 14.8%

  31. #31 Thymesia
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
    Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Difficult 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Gore 6.5%

  32. #32 First Cut: Samurai Duel
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,077 reviews2024
    Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Swordplay 22.8%, Gore 18%, Historical 16%, Combat 9.4%

  33. #33 Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi
    78% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: S.Y. GAMES
    Windows

    Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

    Why similar: Ninja 37.1% ★, Assassins 25.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Historical 11.7%, Action 4%

  34. #34 Revenge of the shadow ninja
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
    Dev: Varvarik
    Windows

    Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.

    Why similar: Ninja 42.8% ★, Assassins 30.3% ★, Difficult 13.2%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 4.2%

  35. #35 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 525 reviews2021
    Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.

    Why similar: Ninja 36% ★, Souls-like 26.7%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Difficult 12.6%, RPG 3.1%

  36. #36 Mortal Shell II
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Difficult 13%, Violent 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

  37. #37 Armed with Wings: Rearmed
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 543 reviews2017
    Dev: Sun-Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist.

    Why similar: Ninja 22.3% ★, Samurai 20% ★, Swordplay 16.4%, Assassins 16.1% ★, Hack and Slash 15.7%

  38. #38 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 40,092 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

    Why similar: Samurai 32.7% ★, Ninja 22.2% ★, Assassins 16.3% ★, Historical 7.4%, Swordplay 6.9%

  39. #39 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,045 reviews2022
    Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Top-Down 7.8%

  40. #40 Warlord: Awaji
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 349 reviews2026
    Dev: Darkmatter Games
    Windows

    Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

    Why similar: Samurai 54.7% ★, Historical 15.5%, Swordplay 12.5%, Combat 4.3%, Action 4.1%

  41. #41 Shadow Blade: Reload
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 378 reviews2015
    Dev: Dead Mage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

    Why similar: Ninja 85.1% ★, Action 9.4%, Indie 5.4%

  42. #42 Netherworld Covenant
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
    Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Combat 17.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action 8.3%

  43. #43 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,144 reviews2022
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Difficult 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Swordplay 11.6%, Violent 7.8%

  44. #44 Immortal Planet
    74% matchMixed61% of 396 reviews2017
    Dev: teedoubleuGAMESPub: Crunching Koalas
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

    Why similar: Souls-like 46.2%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 5.3%, RPG 5%

  45. #45 yebushou:defeat pirates
    73% matchMixed51% of 89 reviews2023
    Pub:
    Windows

    Find the leaders of each area and use your skills and reflexes to kill them.

    Why similar: Ninja 21% ★, Souls-like 20.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Assassins 12.2% ★, Swordplay 11.2%

  46. #46 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,837 reviews2025
    Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Souls-like 28.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Violent 11.3%, Gore 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

  47. #47 Dragonpath
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
    Dev: Ebonscale Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!

    Why similar: Souls-like 35.6%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Top-Down 11.4%, Combat 10.4%

  48. #48 Arashi Gaiden
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 105 reviews2025
    Dev: Statera StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.

    Why similar: Ninja 42.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Violent 11.2%, Gore 9%, Combat 7.9%

  49. #49 Blades of Fire
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2026
    Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Combat 10.1%, Action 7.8%

  50. #50 Dark Light
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 752 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

    Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, Gore 14.4%, Violent 10.4%, Difficult 6.7%, Dark 6.5%

  51. #51 Davyria: Heroes of Eternity
    72% matchMixed69% of 90 reviews2017
    Dev: Sebastian Groll
    Windows

    Davyria is an action role-playing game with a well-designed and challenging combat system. You play an Eternal Warrior wandering the barren island of Davyria. Features [A skill based and challenging combat system]

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Gore 14.6%, Swordplay 13.2%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 7.1%

  52. #52 Dark Fantasy Warriors
    71% matchMixed56% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: WarriorsStudio
    Windows

    Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

    Why similar: Souls-like 55.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Action 7.9%, RPG 6.9%, Adventure 6.3%

  53. #53 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
    68% matchMixed64% of 567 reviews2025
    Dev: Runmeng
    Windows

    ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.

    Why similar: Souls-like 51.4%, Combat 14.9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, RPG 6.9%, Adventure 5.9%

  54. #54 Hack and Slash Fury
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
    Dev: juan_poder_azure
    Windows

    Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Swordplay 19.5%, Violent 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%

  55. #55 Eastern Exorcist
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 6,789 reviews2021
    Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action 7.2%, Violent 6.8%, RPG 6.6%

  56. #56 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 6,446 reviews2023
    Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Samurai 44% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Historical 12.1%, Violent 9.2%, Gore 7.6%

  57. #57 WARRIORS: Abyss
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 2,368 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.4%, Historical 19.4%, Action 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Top-Down 8.9%

  58. #58 Katana ZERO
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
    Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Ninja 31.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Violent 11.4%, Gore 9.7%

  59. #59 GLADIUM
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 84 reviews2021
    Dev: Eirik Wiklund
    Windows

    Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Difficult 14%, Historical 13%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Violent 9%

  60. #60 Down to Hell
    70% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac

    Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

    Why similar: Violent 23.1%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Gore 19.7%, Action 8.7%, Dark 7.1%

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