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: From Sifu's developers, it offers stance-based martial arts duels, defense reads, and the same learn-by-losing mastery loop.

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 49.8%, Fighting 21.5% ★, Gore 8.9%, Action 8.8%, Martial Arts 8.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It captures Sifu's rhythm of chaining strikes, throws, and takedowns through tightly designed encounters full of brutal momentum.

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 42.3%, Difficult 29.4%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 7.3%, Gore 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-precision parries, posture-breaking duels, and punishing boss mastery scratch the same demanding-combat itch even though it leans more swords than fists.

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 16.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Action 6.1%, Gore 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-tinged Hong Kong crime story with crunchy hand-to-hand combat and environmental finishers gives it a very similar martial-arts movie feel.

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 31.6%, Martial Arts 28.2% ★, Crime 13.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its excellent kung-fu street brawls, stance switching, and urban crime backdrop make it one of the closest modern alternatives.

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 32.5%, Martial Arts 27.2% ★, Crime 14.4%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sifu, it centers on stylish close-quarters combat in a gritty city setting, with juggling, counters, and heat actions driving fights.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.4% ★, Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 19.3%, Gore 6.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Fast deflect-heavy combat and Chinese martial-arts stylings make it a strong pick if you liked Sifu's emphasis on timing and pressure.

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 44.1% ★, Beat 'em up 30.1%, Fighting 11.3% ★, Action 6.5%, Difficult 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade martial-arts brawler with flashy combos and enemy management that hits the same kung-fu power fantasy from a simpler angle.

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 36.8%, Martial Arts 28.8% ★, Fighting 11% ★, Gore 10.4%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This brutal melee-focused action game emphasizes crowd control, finishers, and improvised violence in a way Sifu fans will recognize.

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 44.2% ★, Beat 'em up 29.6%, Fighting 9.8% ★, Third Person 8%, Hack and Slash 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It distills classic kung-fu cinema into a focused beat-'em-up built around staff combat, disciplined timing, and martial-arts progression.

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 41.9%, Difficult 25.5%, Third Person 14.5%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Sifu was mastering intense one-on-one showdowns, Furi offers that same razor-sharp pressure in pure boss-rush form.

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 32.6% ★, Souls-like 27.7%, Difficult 22.4%, Gore 7.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: In 2D form, it delivers the same satisfying loop of deflecting, breaking guard, and learning punishing bosses through repeated attempts.

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 37.7%, Martial Arts 37.5% ★, Action 5.9%, Gore 5.7%, Crime 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The grim revenge setup and vicious brawling make it feel like a rougher, more old-school cousin to Sifu.

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 15% ★, Action 10.4%, Arcade 3.3%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though 2D, its crisp hit feedback, spacing, and crowd-control demands mirror the tactical flow that makes Sifu's fights so satisfying.

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%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action 16.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces realism with rhythm, but the clean combo system, readable enemies, and stylish single-player melee combat are a great match for Sifu fans.

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 34.7%, Martial Arts 31.8% ★, Crime 14%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavier-feeling street brawls and crime narrative make it a solid follow-up once you've exhausted the tighter martial-arts games.

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%, Difficult 16.9%, Fighting 15.4% ★, Action 6.8%, Arcade 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This high-skill beat-'em-up rewards combo routing, defensive awareness, and mastery in a way that resonates with Sifu's challenge-driven design.

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 24%, Third Person 10.5%, Gore 6.6%, Hack and Slash 6%

Why You'll Like It: Aggressive parry-centric combat and tight boss encounters make it a good pick if Sifu's difficulty and precision were the main draw.

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 56.5%, Action 12.6%, Action RPG 8%, Difficult 6.6%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its flashy but demanding staff combat and cinematic Chinese action spectacle overlap with Sifu's martial-arts appeal.

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 35.2% ★, Action 8.3%, Gore 6.6%, Difficult 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is minimalist and 2D, but its entire appeal is reading attacks and responding with perfect rhythm, just like a stripped-down Sifu.

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 55.6%, Difficult 16%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.2%, Dark 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more weapon-driven and gothic, yet the exact timing, punishing bosses, and emphasis on learning enemy patterns appeal to the same players.

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Third Person 25.4%, Action 17.4%, Fighting 13.1% ★, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its free-flow melee system, counters, and crowd control helped define modern brawler combat and still feels great if Sifu's flow clicked for you.

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 35.2%, Third Person 29.5%, Action 16.6%, Fighting 9.8% ★, Hack and Slash 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its combo-lab third-person melee and stylish encounter design echo Sifu's focus on chaining offense and defense with precision.

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 29.8% ★, Souls-like 27.4%, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This odd but excellent third-person brawler is built around deliberate melee exchanges, stamina, and strange but satisfying hand-to-hand duels.

Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

Why similar: Martial Arts 56% ★, Fighting 14.3% ★, Gore 8%, Difficult 6.8%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy kicks, throws, and spacing make every fight feel like a scrappy martial-arts sandbox where skill matters.

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 36.9%, Martial Arts 31.6% ★, Crime 15%, Action 10.1%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a bit rougher than later entries, yet its street-level crime story and close-quarters brawling remain an easy recommendation for Sifu fans.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 41.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Gore 11.8%, Action 6.1%

Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

Why similar: Martial Arts 37.8% ★, Beat 'em up 26.3%, Souls-like 16.7%, Third Person 8%, Hack and Slash 4.6%

SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

Why similar: Martial Arts 64.2% ★, Fighting 15.4% ★, Beat 'em up 9.9%, Action 5.7%, Third Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: They are slower and older, but the revenge story, training focus, and martial-arts atmosphere line up strongly with Sifu's roots.

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%, Action 19.3%, Gore 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Indie 4.3%

The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 70.4%, Fighting 10.7% ★, Gore 6.7%, Action 6.5%, Arcade 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This polished side-scrolling beat-'em-up trades Sifu's precision for arcade swagger, but still delivers satisfying crowd-beating combat.

Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.

Why similar: Martial Arts 72% ★, Third Person 16.1%, Action 5.8%, Action RPG 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A martial-arts-focused action RPG with multiple fighting styles, it channels the fantasy of mastering techniques more than raw difficulty.

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 42.4%, Action 35%, Difficult 8.6%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

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 33.3%, Martial Arts 29.9% ★, Fighting 14.6% ★, Action 7.3%, Difficult 7.2%

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 39.4%, Third Person 20.8%, Action 14.5%, Gore 12.6%, Singleplayer 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 48.3% ★, Fighting 13.6% ★, Swordplay 12.4%, Gore 11.2%, Hack and Slash 6%

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 50.9% ★, Souls-like 25.8%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 4.2%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

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 27.6%, Martial Arts 27.1% ★, Difficult 14.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Gore 4.8%

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%

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 53.4% ★, Fighting 18.6% ★, Crime 11.2%, Action Roguelike 5.6%, Action 3.8%

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%, Swordplay 18%, Fighting 16.6% ★, Difficult 13.4%, Gore 9.6%

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 80.4% ★, Action 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.8%

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 42.1% ★, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 16.2%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Action 3.5%

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 24.6%, Fighting 14.1% ★, Action 11.5%, Hack and Slash 8.6%

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 23.5%, Fighting 11.4% ★, Difficult 10.1%, Swordplay 8.2%

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 48.8% ★, Beat 'em up 37.1%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 2.8%, Indie 0.9%

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 38.6%, Difficult 32.9%, Action 16.7%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Indie 3.6%

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 34%, Difficult 25.2%, Third Person 12.3%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Gore 7%

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 46.7% ★, Beat 'em up 26.2%, Swordplay 10.6%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 3.9%

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 52.2% ★, Fighting 16.6% ★, Swordplay 15.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 3.9%

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: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Action 13.8%, Gore 11.3%, Swordplay 10.4%

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Difficult 26.8%, Fighting 20% ★, Action Roguelike 8.4%, Action 6.8%

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 36.8%, Swordplay 20.5%, Souls-like 17.3%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 5.8%

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 69.3% ★, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Action 9.2%, Roguelike 3.3%, Indie 1.3%

Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.4% ★, Beat 'em up 29%, Fighting 11.3% ★, Third Person 7.6%, Hack and Slash 4.3%

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!

Why similar: Action 49%, Singleplayer 39.2%, Indie 11.7%

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 51.2% ★, Action 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Third Person 7.9%

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Difficult 31.8%, Swordplay 22.5%, Fighting 13% ★, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Gore 9.1%

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 16.8%, Third Person 13.2%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Action 7.2%