Games Like Sifu

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Martial Arts 54.8% ★, Fighting 20.5%, Difficult 7.2%, Souls-like 5.8%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Made by the same studio, it delivers deep stance-based martial arts combat, counterplay, and the same emphasis on timing, spacing, and mastery.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Martial Arts 53.8% ★, Crime 16.3%, Third Person 9.2%, Action 6.1%, Gore 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs a crime-revenge tone with fluid third-person kung fu brawling, environmental takedowns, and cinematic martial arts flair.

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.9%, Fighting 21.4%, Gore 9.1%, Action 8.8%, Martial Arts 8.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is another brutal room-clearing brawler built around chaining strikes, disarms, throws, and environmental kills with high-skill replay value.

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 42.1%, Difficult 28.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 7.1%, Gore 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Sifu is precise deflects and punishing melee duels, Sekiro offers an even sharper test of posture, timing, and discipline.

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.4%, Martial Arts 27.1% ★, Crime 14.6%, Third Person 10%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its modern urban crime story and weighty real-time martial arts combat make it one of the closest feeling alternatives to Sifu's street-level action.

In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Martial Arts 28.4% ★, Crime 14.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It refines Judgment's style-switching brawler combat with faster counters, better crowd control, and excellent one-against-many fights.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.1% ★, Souls-like 26%, Difficult 19.1%, Gore 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a fast, parry-centric action game where martial-arts-inspired weapon combat and difficulty are central to every encounter.

Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.7%, Martial Arts 38.3% ★, Action 6%, Gore 6%, Crime 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal revenge premise, compact fights, and Korean action-movie energy line up closely with Sifu's tone and intensity.

Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Martial Arts 32.3% ★, Crime 15.6%, Action 10.3%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The revenge-driven story and close-quarters brawling make it an easy fit for players who want more focused urban martial arts action.

ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Why similar: Martial Arts 38.9% ★, Beat 'em up 37.8%, Action 8.2%, Gore 6.3%, Hack and Slash 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series' hard-hitting real-time combat but adds slicker movement and gadgets to its modern crime-world beatdowns.

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: Souls-like 41.9%, Third Person 21.5%, Action 14.8%, Gore 13%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more open and expansive, its stance-based sword combat still scratches the same itch for clean timing, counters, and stylish melee control.

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Why similar: Martial Arts 44.1% ★, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Fighting 9.7%, Third Person 8.1%, Hack and Slash 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into classic martial arts fantasy, but its staff combat, crowd fighting, and disciplined beat-'em-up structure fit well.

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 34.2%, Difficult 23.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Gore 6.6%, Fighting 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes aggressive parries, dodges, and punishing counterattacks in a way that will appeal to Sifu players who like hard execution tests.

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 55.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Third Person 12%, Action 6%, Dark 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though more Souls-like than beat-'em-up, it shares Sifu's satisfaction of learning enemy patterns and winning through clean defensive timing.

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: Martial Arts 50.2% ★, Swordplay 17%, Third Person 13.3%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It channels martial arts cinema through a focused revenge tale and lethal, timing-driven duels that reward patience and precision.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Martial Arts 35.1% ★, Action 8.3%, Gore 6.7%, Difficult 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It distills martial arts combat into pure reflex, timing, and crowd management, making it a great pick for players who love combat flow over story.

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: Difficult 41.1%, Action 19.2%, Gore 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sifu, it turns violent encounters into short mastery puzzles where precision, tempo, and stylish execution matter most.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42%, Difficult 25.5%, Third Person 14.6%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its boss fights are all about composure, dodges, parries, and learning exact attack rhythms under pressure.

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 43.2%, Difficult 31.5%, Action 10.6%, Hack and Slash 6%, Dark Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its stance system, ki management, and punishing melee encounters offer another mastery-heavy combat sandbox for players who enjoy difficult close combat.

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Swordplay 31.6%, Third Person 29%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 10%, Gore 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a nasty, demanding third-person action game where aggressive sword combos and violent finishers create a similarly unforgiving flow.

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: Difficult 35.4%, Swordplay 24.9%, Fighting 14.1%, Action 11.5%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Even though it's first-person, its lethal trial-and-error structure and emphasis on perfect execution capture Sifu's high-focus intensity.

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.8%, Fighting 14.9%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 3.4%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best modern beat-'em-ups for combo routing, crowd control, and replaying stages until your execution is sharp.

En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Swordplay 20.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It's lighter in tone, but its responsive counter-based swordplay and environmental combat make for another satisfying skill-first melee adventure.

Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.

Why similar: Martial Arts 40.9% ★, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Gore 11.9%, Action 6%

Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Fighting 15.3%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its cancel systems, juggles, and enemy-pressure management make it a superb pick if you value Sifu's demanding technical side.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Difficult 40.3%, Gore 25.8%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 8%, Dark 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its hyperviolent Hong Kong action-cinema vibe and compact, lethal encounters make it a strong tonal companion even if it focuses on gunplay.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Third Person 22.9%, Fighting 22.9%, Action 15.1%, Dark 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person freeflow combat similarly revolves around counters, spacing, enemy prioritization, and stylishly dismantling groups.

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.5% ★, Souls-like 28.6%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This weighty third-person melee game emphasizes dodges, counters, stamina, and close-range pressure in a way Sifu fans can appreciate.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.9%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 6.7%, Hack and Slash 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5%

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Martial Arts 31.7% ★, Souls-like 27.3%, Difficult 21.6%, Gore 7.6%, Action 5.2%

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Third Person 29.8%, Action 16.5%, Fighting 9.7%, Hack and Slash 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish action game also centers on chaining melee strings in third person, with a strong focus on combo construction and fight pacing.

Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Martial Arts 29.8% ★, Fighting 14.5%, Action 7.2%, Difficult 7.2%

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Gore 42.8%, Action 35%, Difficult 8.2%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%

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 34.4%, Difficult 25.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Gore 7.1%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

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: Martial Arts 51.5% ★, Souls-like 26.7%, Third Person 6.7%, Action 4.2%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Why similar: Martial Arts 44% ★, Beat 'em up 30.2%, Fighting 11.3%, Action 6.5%, Difficult 6.5%

Be a young sword man to explore and save the world. A turn-based WuXia RPG game with strategic combat system.

Why similar: Martial Arts 74.3% ★, Difficult 24.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

KIBORG is a brutal rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Martial Arts 27.7% ★, Difficult 15.1%, Third Person 9%, Gore 5%

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: Martial Arts 48.1% ★, Fighting 13.5%, Swordplay 12.6%, Gore 11.3%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.2%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 17%, Third Person 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Swordplay 18%, Fighting 16.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Gore 9.7%

Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Martial Arts 32.8% ★, Crime 14.4%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 2.9%

Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.

Why similar: Martial Arts 80% ★, Action 16%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.9%

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 38.1%, Difficult 22.1%, Third Person 11.1%, Gore 8.7%, Hack and Slash 5.5%

In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.9% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Action 3.5%

A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.

Why similar: Martial Arts 48.7% ★, Beat 'em up 37.3%, Action 9.6%, Action-Adventure 2.8%, Indie 0.9%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 12.6%, Gore 10.4%, Swordplay 9.6%

WuJiDaoRen is a physics-based fighting game, that can put you back into the classic Kung Fu films. Play as a mighty hero to challenge the most dangerous villains in the world and bring peace to the people.

Why similar: Martial Arts 32.9% ★, Beat 'em up 23.6%, Fighting 11.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Swordplay 8.2%

Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!

Why similar: Martial Arts 47.6% ★, Beat 'em up 26.8%, Swordplay 11%, Third Person 8%, Action 3.9%

Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!

Why similar: Martial Arts 53.1% ★, Fighting 18.5%, Crime 11.4%, Action Roguelike 5.8%, Action 3.8%

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Dark 28%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Singleplayer 15.6%

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: Gore 39%, Difficult 32.5%, Action 16.6%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Indie 3.6%

A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.

Why similar: Martial Arts 69.2% ★, Beat 'em up 15.8%, Action 9.1%, Roguelike 3.4%, Indie 1.3%

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is a brutal close-quarters brawler. Punch, crush, shoot, and use the environment to destroy enemies. Master deep melee combat, execute savage finishers, and fight for redemption as Vasily, a former elite operative hunted by a cybernetic corporation.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.9%, Martial Arts 28.7% ★, Fighting 11%, Gore 10.6%, Action 6.6%

After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34%, Third Person 28.9%, Action 24.3%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 4.1%

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 51.7% ★, Action 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Third Person 8.1%

Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Difficult 32.2%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Action 6.7%, Roguelike 5.5%

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

Why similar: Third Person 47.5%, Action 30.8%, Singleplayer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Martial Arts 63.3% ★, Swordplay 17.8%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 5.4%