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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: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows · Linux

    BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Top-Down 8.4%

  57. #57 Ghostrunner
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 66,033 reviews2020
    Dev: One More LevelPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Swordplay 23.1%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Ninja 15.1%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Fighting 9.6%

  58. #58 Rhythm Fighter
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 456 reviews2020
    Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!

    Why similar: Difficult 35.6%, Roguelite 33.3%, Action 15.1%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%

  59. #59 Dark Light
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 739 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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: Action 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Difficult 20.3%, 2D 12.6%, Indie 12.1%

  60. #60 Bloodthief
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 936 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 21.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Medieval 7.9%

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