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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 97 reviews
Released: 2018-07-17
Developer: Games From The Deep
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    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 53.8%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 5.4%, 2D 4.6%

  57. #57 Bloodthief
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 887 reviews2025
    Dev: Blargis
    Windows · Linux

    Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.

    Why similar: Swordplay 27.7%, Fast-Paced 25.2%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Difficult 13%, Medieval 7.9%

  58. #58 RONIN
    69% matchMixed70% of 2,437 reviews2015
    Dev: Tomasz WacławekPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

    Why similar: Ninja 63%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

  59. #59 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
    68% matchMixed63% of 180 reviews2022
    Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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: Ninja 46.6%, Hack and Slash 28.1%, Difficult 18.6%, Action 6.7%

  60. #60 Wanted Shadows
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
    Windows

    Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action RPG 15%, Top-Down 11.8%

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