- #1 Soul Survivor
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Otter GamesPub: Green Otter Entertainment
Windows
Soul Survivor is an action rogue-lite dungeon crawler, where you upgrade your character by killing hordes of monsters to become strong enough to defeat dark souls inspired bosses and gain their abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Swordplay 22.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Demons 10.1%, PvE 8.3%
- #2 Genjiro: Samurai Defense
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: GGEZ Games
Windows
A Samurai Hack & Slash, Roguelike, City Defense Game! Upgrade your skills and defend the city from waves of incoming enemies. For how long can you hold them off?
Why similar: Ninja 20.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Martial Arts 16.6% ★, Swordplay 14.4% ★, Survival 10.3%
- #3 武者斗天师
96% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: AGAGamer
Windows
该Demo 参考了流星蝴蝶剑、火影忍者以及鬼泣系列,以独特的玩法于当前主流的战斗机制外,再创一种全新的战斗机制(舍弃快捷键和搓招的方式),该机制的战斗系统大体分为三种方向——即时战斗系统、半即时战斗系统和延时战斗系统,分别对应武者、斗者以及天师三种职业方向。目前,具备练习模式和PVE模式各一个关卡,开放三个职业中的两个职业——天师和斗士。
Why similar: Ninja 33% ★, Swordplay 30.4% ★, Martial Arts 25.5% ★, Action Roguelike 6.8%, Action 3.1%
- #4 THE DOJO OF MOCHIKO
95% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: FELICE INC
Windows · Mac · Linux
For just $1, battle through a fast-paced samurai fighting game where enemies grow stronger with each fight. Face relentless foes in the dojo, testing your skills and strategy. Only the strongest warriors can survive the final challenge and claim the title of the ultimate samurai!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Swordplay 25.1% ★, Martial Arts 24.2% ★, Ninja 18.9% ★, Action 3.4%
- #5 Tokyo School Girl
94% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: FrisbyStudio
Windows
Use Souls-Like combat with a sword, gun, or your hands in this epic Third-Person adventure in the open world city of Tokyo to defeat the powerful ruler named Lion Knight and save your sister who is destined to save the city from destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Martial Arts 25.6% ★, Swordplay 17.5% ★, Ninja 14% ★, Female Protagonist 4.5%
- #6 Fear not.
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genre
Windows
Fear, in a world where your are told to fear not. Suffer, where you were promised no suffering. And redeem the unredeemable. Your faith shall be tested. And when do those trails end? Fight, Connect blood, get items, only for another wave to come.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Demons 13.5%, PvE 9.9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #7 Nine Nights
93% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Li HuiPub: Daylight Game Studio
Windows
《Nine Nights》is an indie hardcore action-adventure game. You will become the killer Ci Lang, escape and fight back in the crisis-ridden world of Nine Nights. You have to rely on the high martial arts skills tenacious fighting, struggling to lead to the road to revenge.
Why similar: Ninja 26.8% ★, Swordplay 24.1% ★, Souls-like 23.7%, Martial Arts 22.3% ★, Action 2.5%
- #8 Clash of Swords and Beams
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Boogygames Studios
Windows
Prepare yourself for an epic showdown in "Clash of Swords and Beams," where your reflexes and strategic thinking are put to the ultimate test! In this fast-paced game, you must survive and resist waves of relentless lasers and warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 30.4% ★, Swordplay 23.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Survival 13.8%, Demons 6.3%
- #9 Draw Sword
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
Draw Sword is a light roguelite arena sword-fighting game. Players control a tiny bean character who can wield up to three weapons at once to fight off waves of ink monsters, choosing from various weapons and items until the final boss is defeated.
Why similar: Swordplay 36.7% ★, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Survival 17.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Cartoony 3.9%
- #10 Shadow Watcher
91% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: 蓝色魅力
Windows
This game is a RPG action type game with female protagonists. Use all kinds of active and passive skills: assassination, back stabbing, rebound, counterattack, pursuit, combo, and active skills to show their skills in the face of a variety of enemies in bloody confrontation.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Ninja 23.7% ★, Swordplay 21% ★, Martial Arts 12.6% ★, Demons 12.2%
- #11 The Last Swordmaster
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Santouka Game Studio
Windows
《The Last Swordmaster》 is a Chinese wuxia action Roguelite loot game. Set in a world shaped by the Huajian Workshop, you play the final disciple of the Last Swordmaster, wield ancient weapons, build your own martial style, and fight through a blood-ink-corrupted jianghu.
Why similar: Swordplay 28.3% ★, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Martial Arts 22.7% ★, Roguelike 10.7%, Action 9.7%
- #12 V.E.D.A: The Awakening of Souls
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tripearl Games
Windows
V.E.D.A is a Soulslike training game with weighty combat and exploration. The protagonist, awakened with no memory, undergoes combat training in a training simulator and uncovers hidden secrets. You too can enter the Soulslike genre. Don't hesitate.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Ninja 14.6% ★, Swordplay 13.1% ★, Roguelike 10.2%
- #13 Curse of the Shadow Samurai
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: SirTotti
Windows
Seek vengeance, battling hordes of enemies across multiple stages. Conquer challenging waves, obtain powerful upgrades, and face formidable bosses. Unleash retribution in this thrilling quest for justice!
Why similar: Ninja 35% ★, Swordplay 24.5% ★, Martial Arts 16.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Action 4.7%
- #14 Ed-0: Zombie Uprising
88% matchMixed66% of 268 reviews2023
Dev: LANCARSEPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Oedo x Zombie x Rogue-like" A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated, no run will be the same. Decision making will be essential but there are some RPG elements as well.
Why similar: Ninja 24.3% ★, Swordplay 21.1% ★, Souls-like 18.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Survival 11.5%
- #15 Rasetsu Fumaden
87% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: exeCUTEPub: GAMER Plan
Windows
In the Edo period, in a world where demons, humans, and gods exist together, Rasetsu Raki, a princess of the demon tribe who possesses great sealing powers, helps people and defeats the enemies by skillfully using various 'sword techniques' and 'barrier techniques'.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.5% ★, Souls-like 22.1%, Martial Arts 20.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 6.4%
- #16 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,009 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.4%, Swordplay 40.4% ★, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #17 Rasen
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Abyss Deepen
Windows
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 26.3% ★, Souls-like 24.4%, Swordplay 20.9% ★, Martial Arts 17.3% ★, PvE 7.4%
- #18 Miko Melee
85% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Droyu Games
Windows
Fight monsters and keep the village safe!
Why similar: Ninja 28.5% ★, Souls-like 26.1%, Swordplay 25.3% ★, Martial Arts 10% ★, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #19 Samurai Pig : The Way of the Rooster
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joshua ReyesPub: Casul Game Studio
Windows
Samurai Pig: The Way of the Chicken is a brutal Action RPG. Tragedy has thrown the Zodiac and the very world into disarray. You are an exiled pig, who must return to the blade to protect the world. Crush rogue deities. Protect your chickens. Save your bacon.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Martial Arts 24.4% ★, Swordplay 20.3% ★, Ninja 12.2% ★, Demons 10.8%
- #20 Void Fate
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paradise_NiseMono
Windows
Void Fate is a fast-paced 3D hack-and-slash roguelike. Deflect incoming attacks, manipulate 'Void Time' through perfect dodges, and slay elite foes. Combine random perks like afterimage strikes and cooldown resets to forge your own lethal playstyle. Every death makes you stronger.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #21 The Way of Death
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dawid Kusyk
Windows
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 37.1% ★, Souls-like 35.4%, Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Action 4.7%, 2D 1.6%
- #22 Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro
82% matchMixed71% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Daniil LyubimovPub: Wize Studios
Windows
The hardest fighting game
Why similar: Ninja 32.2% ★, Swordplay 24% ★, Souls-like 23.9%, Martial Arts 8.2% ★, PvE 6.2%
- #23 Setting Sun
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yannick H.
Windows
Slice your way through the Shogun's domain to reach the top of the Daimyo's Castle, solo or co-op. Become gradually stronger by unlocking new features in town. Master the blade or die trying in this rogue-like dungeon crawler set in Edo Japan!
Why similar: Ninja 26.7% ★, Swordplay 23.9% ★, Martial Arts 18.3% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #24 SHADOWS IN THE DARK
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yume Game Studio
Windows
Shadows in the dark is a short roguelike game with frantic action. Defeat the horde of enemies, collect coins to improve your skills Collect the diamonds to activate the holy statue. There are four automatically generated areas to leave your even more interesting gameplay.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Swordplay 21.9% ★, Action Roguelike 21%, Demons 14%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #25 Thunder Ronin
81% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: SUPERita
Windows
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 39.9% ★, Souls-like 28.6%, Swordplay 25.2% ★, Action 4.2%, 2D 1.1%
- #26 Thou Shalt Parry
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ozzbit Games
Windows
No Attacks, Just PARRYING! An action-packed pixel-platformer where you only use PARRYING! to fight enemies and get past obstacles!
Why similar: Swordplay 37.5% ★, Ninja 37.5% ★, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Action 8.6%, 2D 0.8%
- #27 Astebros
79% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Neofid StudiosPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents!
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Swordplay 22.1% ★, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Demons 13.3%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #28 Sword Sage: Awakening
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sword Panda LimitedPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Sword Sage: Awakening is an action RPG rooted in Chinese myth and folklore. You play as San Niang, a novice disciple of the Yuangong Sect, about to confront the thousand-year inherited burden by the leaking of the forbidden celestial books, and the many ominous forces lurking in the shadows...
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Martial Arts 28.5% ★, Swordplay 28.1% ★, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Action 3.7%
- #29 Meifumado
78% matchMixed47% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Old Bit Studio
Windows
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Martial Arts 27.3% ★, Ninja 25.1% ★, Swordplay 14.7% ★, Action 3.7%
- #30 Berserk High
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WrongTaken
Windows · Linux
A hardcore action roguelike where you can feel the thrill of battle. Explore unknown worlds and bring eternal rest to ancient heroes. Depending on your choices, you may become a Swordmaster who dominates in one-on-one combat, or an Archmage who sweeps away enemies. Or discover a third path.
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Martial Arts 22.1% ★, Swordplay 20.8% ★, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #31 Souls of Tartarus
78% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Notes Studio
Windows
Souls of Tartarus is a "Rogue-lite", "Souls-like" inspiered Top-Down Dungeon Crawler. A gamble with the ruler of the Underworld "Tartarus" gives you a last chance to be reborn. Can you defeat his Generals that became lazy and set in there ways? No Checkpoints. No Saves. One Run, One Chance.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Swordplay 27.7% ★, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 10.5%, Action 4.3%
- #32 Celestial DEUS + Aleatores Palace
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BatpolygonPub: MadeByBatpolygon
Windows · Linux
Face deities in a brutal Souls-like boss rush where each victory grants you a new power. Dive into an intense story campaign or test your limits in Aleatores' Palace, an infinite rogue-lite mode where death is just a new beginning.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Action Roguelike 30.8%, PvE 11.1%, Roguelike 8.3%, Action 5.3%
- #33 Ashborn
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SeedWall
Windows
A demanding roguelite Souls-like in 3rd person view. Dodge, hit, die and start again in a dark and broken world.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Swordplay 24.5% ★, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Demons 12.3%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #34 HYAKKI YAKO Survivor
75% matchMixed66% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: pixyda,inc.
Windows
“style of a picture scroll Rogue Survival.” Follow the wind and destroy all the cursed torii gates. Deploy your fellows and form a formation to fight off the onslaught of enemies. Control many fierce warriors and challenge the "Hyakki Yako".
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Ninja 28.7% ★, Swordplay 26.9% ★, Action 10.3%, 2D 2.4%
- #35 Soul Blade
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lightning BirdPub: IndieArk
Windows
"Soul Blade" is a 2D platform action game with classic hand-drawn 2D animations that provide a smooth and immersive visual experience. The combat system is built around the "swordplay" mechanism, delivering intense and exhilarating battles.
Why similar: Ninja 27.6% ★, Swordplay 27.1% ★, Souls-like 22.3%, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Action 2.7%
- #36 ShadoWave - Revenger
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DogNose Games
Windows
Shadow Wave is a Metroidvania-style action rogue lite. Explore different biomes always with different arrangements. With the help of your faithful companion, move fast, be precise in combat and watch your powers grow stronger. Evolve in death and enjoy the path.
Why similar: Ninja 29% ★, Souls-like 27.3%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Demons 10.2%, Roguelike 6.4%
- #37 Morbid Metal
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SCREEN JUICEPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Morbid Metal is a fast-paced hack’n’slash action rogue-lite. Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses.
Why similar: Ninja 27.6% ★, Souls-like 25.6%, Swordplay 24.3% ★, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Action 4%
- #38 Tanne: Portals of Eternity
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Gabriel Vieira
Windows
Tanne: Portals of Eternity is an intense action survival game. Face endless waves of monsters while unlocking powerful spells and collecting magical artifacts. Fight to survive the relentless onslaught of hordes, testing your skills and reflexes in an endless battle.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Survival 17.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #39 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,808 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Why similar: Ninja 38.1% ★, Martial Arts 27.3% ★, Swordplay 26.9% ★, Action 6.4%, Adventure 1%
- #40 Dragon Rank
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: 93
Windows · Mac
Slay Monsters, Rank Up, and Hunt for a Complete Collection of Max Grade Drops. Combat Designed for Skill not Stats.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.6%, Swordplay 30.4% ★, Demons 12.5%, PvE 10.9%, Action 4.3%
- #41 DuoBellum de Marionnette
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GushalaPub: Dedomena organ
Windows
Even after their master's death, the dolls continue to engage in dueling dramas in secret. An old mansion deep in the forest. If the secret power hidden there is obtained, the curtain will rise on an even more fierce duel...
Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Action Roguelike 27.2%, Swordplay 18.8% ★, PvE 9.2%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #42 Red Cap Squad: Zombie Source
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Long Hu Studio
Windows · Mac
Red Cap Squad: Zombie Source is a hardcore survival roguelike auto-shooter game. Assemble a unique team, strategically utilize traps and mechanisms, and endure the endless waves of zombies to emerge victorious!
Why similar: Souls-like 40.3%, Action Roguelike 28.6%, Survival 16.4%, Action 6.5%, PvE 5.7%
- #43 Berserk Warrior: Infinite Roguelike
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Valter Negreiros
Windows
Roguelike 2.5D action game about defeating monsters and bosses with soulslike mechanics. Your character is a Sword Warrior and you can choose permanent and temporary upgrades as you play and infinite upgrades with each attempt.
Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Swordplay 26.1% ★, Action Roguelike 22.4%, PvE 8.7%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #44 BATTLE SHADOW ARENA
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Zni Games
Windows
A skill-based 1v1 action game where you combine weapons and elements to build custom combos and take on ever-stronger bosses in your own style.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Swordplay 25.5% ★, Martial Arts 21.6% ★, Action Roguelike 10.6%, PvE 7.6%
- #45 HellFight
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paku's Game
Windows
Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.5%, Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Action 5.8%
- #46 Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 496 reviews2025
Dev: Colossi Games
Windows
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.
Why similar: Ninja 51.4% ★, Swordplay 26.8% ★, Survival 12.8%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Action 2.7%
- #47 Super House of Dead Ninjas
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,721 reviews2013
Dev: MegadevPub: Bitmap Bureau
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Why similar: Ninja 39.9% ★, Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Action 7.1%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #48 阴阳迷宫
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 无为之为Pub: SCEGAME
Windows
"Yin-Yang Labyrinth" is a Chinese-style multiplayer online Roguelike dungeon crawler game. One step to life, one step to death. Mysterious and deadly labyrinths. You and your companions find yourselves trapped in a bizarre maze. You must work together to overcome challenges and escape the labyrinth.
Why similar: Martial Arts 41.8% ★, Action Roguelike 35.9%, PvE 13%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 怪物塔 Monster Tower
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Cuppar
Windows
You will enter an endless monster tower, and you will have to defeat monsters and get equipment to equip yourself. You can also use various upgrade items to strengthen your weapons and challenge higher levels. How many levels can you kill in this monster tower? Let's wait and see!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.3%, Survival 30.6%, Action 12.8%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 Dimension Warrior
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WrathGames
Windows
Dimension Warrior is an intense soulslike action adventure game in which you traverse various dimensions, facing powerful enemies in your quest to complete your dangerous mission and return to your own world. The core of the gameplay revolves around defeating powerful bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Swordplay 22% ★, Martial Arts 20.8% ★, Action 10%, PvE 5.8%
- #51 Undergod
69% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Linkas
Windows
Take over heaven in this airborne-combat roguelike where you fight hordes of angels while growing stronger every minute.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Souls-like 27.2%, Demons 15.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Action 11.3%
- #52 The Ethernal Spiral
69% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Chic BuildPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
The Eternal Spiral is an immersive fantasy action RPG that blends intense combat, with an interesting time loop mechanic that ensures that every time playing feels unique.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Swordplay 18.1% ★, Roguelike 12%, Action 5.6%
- #53 TENSE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demiurge Studios
Windows
Become the Edgeweaver in TENSE: a white-knuckle brawler featuring an arsenal unlike any you've seen before. But something isn't quite right: your life drains over time, your foes revive, and your weapons shatter. Can you endure and save the world? No Breaks, No Rules, No Mercy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Souls-like 30.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Action 9.5%, PvE 5.9%
- #54 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
68% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Survival 17.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, PvE 9.3%
- #55 Tankiro
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Rmonak
Windows
Tankiro is a Souls-like action game with a heavy focus on parrying. Play as a tank and battle alien forces on the ground and in space to defend Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.7%, Swordplay 38.1% ★, Action 8.6%, PvE 4.2%, Adventure 1.9%
- #56 Stealth Blade
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: lc85Pub: 66games
Windows
Stealth Blade is a side-scrolling action/dark art-style game. You need to save your son from demons.
Why similar: Ninja 36.5% ★, Swordplay 25.9% ★, Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Demons 9.7%, Action 3.9%
- #57 Trek to Yomi
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,995 reviews2022
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 30.4% ★, Swordplay 27.4% ★, Martial Arts 20.4% ★, Demons 15.5%, Action 4.6%
- #58 Dispel
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: LegionSword
Windows
Dispel is the third-person, action RPG that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Swordplay 18.8% ★, Survival 13.1%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #59 Bloodless
65% matchVery Positive85% of 176 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: Ninja 32% ★, Souls-like 29.9%, Martial Arts 25.4% ★, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 3.7%
- #60 Strike & Resist
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Deep Studio
Windows
Explore varying thrilling Souls-like levels. Strike and resist powerful enemies with rich combat mechanisms. Make full use of any loot you happen to get. Start over if you fail.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.7%, Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 5.8%, Indie 0.5%