Games Like Samurai Simulator

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 21% ★, Difficult 13.4%, Stealth 6.5%, Assassin 5.7% ★

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 47.2%, Ninja 18.3% ★, Difficult 12.2%, Hack and Slash 5.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%

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 28.9%, Ninja 21.3% ★, Difficult 14.3%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Open World 6.3%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Violent 6.7%, Hack and Slash 4.3%

RED OATH: The Forsaken One is a ruthless third-person action game that invites you to a dark fantasy world filled with challenging and punishing combat. In a realm where every attack has a cost, manage your stamina, defeat enemies, face epic bosses, and discover the secrets of a cursed kingdom.

Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Difficult 20%, Third Person 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Open World 6.7%

A martial arts and immortal style action adventure single player game with thrilling battles. You need to constantly defeat strong enemies, gain strength, and forge ahead. Along the way, you can learn a variety of skills and spells to enhance your strength and deal with stronger enemies.

Why similar: Ninja 25.8% ★, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 13.1%, Assassin 8.3% ★, Hack and Slash 6.9%

Samurai Yokai is a 2D souls-like metroidvania inspired by Sekiro and Japanese myth. Fight cursed samurai and yokai using deflections and lightning powers. Ascend on cloud platforms, reflect the bullets of foes, explore lush forests, frozen tundras, and uncover secrets deep within.

Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Ninja 18.3% ★, Difficult 14.6%, Violent 8.2%, Stealth 6.3%

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Ninja 28.3% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Stealth 12%, Open World 9.9%, Third Person 4.9%

Go on a path crucial for your honor. Pass through dangerous areas to complete your destiny. Duel against enemy warriors and kill dangerous Yokai creatures. Practice in sword combat to become a better swordsman.

Why similar: Ninja 33% ★, Souls-like 32.8%, Difficult 17.6%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Action 3.8%

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 34.1%, Difficult 17.1%, Violent 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Open World 6.5%

Thunder Ronin is a samurai souls-like boss rush. on your way to take revenge on your familty. slash, deflect, and dash through powerful foes. fighting in ancient japan between sakura trees and the glow of the moon.

Why similar: Ninja 36% ★, Souls-like 27%, Difficult 20.9%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action 3.4%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Violent 5.7%, Open World 4.9%, Action 4.4%

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Souls-like 47.1%, Difficult 19%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Third Person 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Difficult 18.8%, Violent 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Gore 6.2%

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.2%, Difficult 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Open World 7.8%, Third Person 4.6%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Third Person 4.4%, Action 3.9%, Violent 3.6%

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 40.3%, Difficult 16.5%, Hack and Slash 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, Open World 5.4%

You are a condemned Synthetic, marked for destruction and trapped in endless resets. In a cyberpunk world inspired by Chinese mythology, harness weapons, chips, and augments to cut through mechanical creatures. Each run brings you closer to breaking the cycle and unravelling the truth.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Ninja 24.8% ★, Difficult 24%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, Action 6.8%

Souls-like, in which there are only bosses and no ordinary opponents. You have to fight with several dangerous creatures of Slavic mythology. Each opponent has unique abilities and a killing strategy. In between fights, you will find an exciting plot.

Why similar: Souls-like 39%, Difficult 17%, Hack and Slash 9%, Third Person 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6%

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.1%, Difficult 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Dark 3.6%

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

Why similar: Ninja 38.7% ★, Difficult 17.4%, Violent 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Gore 7.9%

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, Difficult 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 4.9%, Action 3%

Ethos: Divinity's Curse is an action RPG set in an open-world filled with challenging melee combat, rare loot to discover and quests driven by lore-rich characters. Perform special abilities and defeat your enemies to replenish your healing ability during tense combat against legendary foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Difficult 18.3%, Stealth 10.5%, Violent 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Difficult 7%, Violent 6.3%, Open World 5.5%

Crush your enemies, struggle against fate and become the usurper in this brutal Action-Adventure game inspired by heroic classics. Let none stand against you.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Difficult 17.5%, Violent 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

Riven Crown is an exhilarating Souls-like game that merges fighting game with traditional combat mechanics. Level up and gain abilities by mastering various armors and weapons. explore a detailed non-linear world, and uncover hidden secrets. Join the quest to free the world from monarchy.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.6%, Difficult 18.6%, Violent 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action 5.2%

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Violent 5.2%, Third Person 4.4%

"Raise" is an indie souls-like game developed by two people. You have died and awakened with no memories in a strange place. Explore and discover what happened to you as you face powerful enemies. However at the end of your journey, will you be able to raise your soul?

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Difficult 25.6%, Third Person 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%, Action 4.3%

Join the amazing adventure of Hayashi in an incredible ninja universe with legendary clans, ancient dragons, incredible ninja wars. Help our hero bring peace once again to these troubled mystical realms.

Why similar: Ninja 24.9% ★, Violent 12.6%, Assassin 11.1% ★, Gore 9.3%, Stealth 7.2%

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 41.2%, Difficult 20.1%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Third Person 5.5%

Num-Sama is third person melee combat game that can be played with Numpad keys.Promising to players a unique gaming experience.How you use your blade is important.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Ninja 19.7% ★, Difficult 19.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Third Person 6.2%

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Ninja 40.3% ★, Stealth 21.6%, Assassin 20.1% ★, Action 3.6%, Third Person 3.6%

Ninja Simulator is an action-adventure stealth game, which takes place in feudal Japan. You will play as a mercenary hired for missions of infiltration, espionage and elimination. Your actions will strenghten or overthrow rival clans and change the course of history.

Why similar: Ninja 31.5% ★, Souls-like 22.7%, Assassin 17% ★, Stealth 13.9%, Action 4%

Face three escalating boss rush sequences in this souls-like deckbuilding RPG set in a shifting dreamscape. Slash, deflect, shoot, and blast through enemies to unlock powerful magical abilities. Equip the spells strategically to create powerful synergies as you draw their outline to cast them.

Why similar: Ninja 34.2% ★, Souls-like 30.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Third Person 4.8%, Action 3.3%

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 55.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 6%, Hack and Slash 5.8%, RPG 3.8%

Ninja Akio is a third person stealth game. Become a Ninja. Complete various missions, from assassinations to rescues. Before heading off on a mission you can select the gear you will take. Be as stealthy as possible to get a high ranking on each mission and unlock new gear.

Why similar: Ninja 46.2% ★, Stealth 20.3%, Assassin 13.2% ★, Third Person 7.3%, Action 6.8%

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.4%, Difficult 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Story Rich 5.6%, Action 4.7%

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 5.2%, Violent 4.6%

Kizoku no Kage is a lovingly crafted stealth action game inspired by the legendary Tenchu series.

Why similar: Ninja 39.8% ★, Assassin 18.3% ★, Souls-like 14.7%, Stealth 13.7%, Hack and Slash 4.6%

Explore the lands of Arzamor and test yourself against enemies that will challenge your reflexes and skills. Explore in search of upgrades and build a character with very different fighting styles. Are you ready?

Why similar: Souls-like 50.3%, Difficult 25.2%, Third Person 7.4%, Open World 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6%

In WyrmBound, you can have thrilling fights to improve your skills, ride amazing dragons, control their abilities, and change the course of battles. Face off against legendary Asian deities and mythical creatures to bring back peace to the land.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Assassin 13.7% ★, Stealth 8.9%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.4%, Difficult 14%, Action 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, RPG 4.9%

Sekiro and Samurai Champloo meet gore, guns, and graffiti. Slice through a hip-hop infused feudal Japan. Cut down revenge-fueled bosses. Paint it red. And blue. And orange. You get the picture.

Why similar: Ninja 37.8% ★, Souls-like 35.4%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Open World 7.3%, Action 4.3%

Oathbearer is a stylized Soulslike action-RPG. Master weighty, timing-based combat, wield elemental magic to reshape ruins, and topple colossal multi-phase bosses to end the Abyss… or take it.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.4%, Difficult 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Open World 9.3%, Third Person 5.8%

Souls-Inspired Dungeon Crawler. End the Cycle. Master the Blade.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Difficult 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Third Person 6.7%, Violent 6%

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: Ninja 43.6% ★, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Difficult 11.6%, Violent 8.7%, Action 7.4%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Ninja 25.5% ★, Assassin 10.7% ★, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Third Person 5.5%

Impulse Rogue is a punishing souls-like action RPG. Master combat, face relentless enemies, venture fractured mind, explore twisted landscapes, unravel forgotten mysteries, confront lurking demons. Will you succumb to darkness, or emerge victorious? a pure soul's fate hangs in the balance.

Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Difficult 16.9%, Stealth 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Open World 7.2%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Ninja 47.7% ★, Stealth 25.3%, Assassin 8.5% ★, Violent 7.2%, Gore 4.1%

Strike with precision, time your deflects and fight flawlessly to your own rhythm. Step into atmospheric PvP or PvE arena duels and fast-paced clashes with a variety of lethal characters.

Why similar: Ninja 28.3% ★, Souls-like 27.3%, Difficult 10%, Violent 7%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Third Person 9.1%, Violent 8.1%, Action 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE INCOMING! The most absurd Souls-like parody ever! You’re a blacksmith with bean-powered dragon abilities, taking on evil corporations with maximum gasitude! Fart-dash, demolish bosses, and break the fourth wall in this hilarious action RPG. Smell the legend!

Why similar: Souls-like 48.5%, Difficult 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action 6.9%, RPG 4.3%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 37.8%, Difficult 19.3%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Violent 6.2%

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Why similar: Ninja 58.5% ★, Stealth 15.7%, Action 7%, Adventure 5.1%, Third Person 4.1%

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Action 2.6%, Gore 2.2%

This version of the game is a free prologue in which you will get acquainted with the game mechanics, go through the first ninja combat mission and check what it is like to be a deadly assassin.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Ninja 27.4% ★, Assassin 13% ★, Stealth 6.9%, Third Person 6.1%

Dark fantasy action rpg, rogue/souls inspired, with both unique, story driven and proceduraly generated, living, changing world, clash of magic and technology - mage punk, horror themed, slay hordes of dreadful creatures, knockdown the tallest of giants, hunt mutated mages, become the nightmare.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Violent 8.1%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

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 41.3%, Difficult 20.9%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Third Person 6.4%