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 54.4% ★, Fighting 21.5% ★, Difficult 7.1%, Souls-like 5.7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: From the same studio as Sifu, it delivers deliberate martial-arts combat built around timing, defense, stance management, and learning enemy patterns.

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 49.6%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Action 8.6%, Gore 8.6%, Martial Arts 8.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its compact stages, brutal melee flow, counters, throws, and underworld action make it one of the closest games to Sifu's room-by-room brawler intensity.

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 54.4% ★, Crime 15.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 6.1%, Gore 5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the best open-world counterpart to Sifu, with satisfying kung fu street fights, environmental takedowns, and a crime-revenge Hong Kong vibe.

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 29.7%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 7.3%, Gore 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While sword-focused rather than unarmed, its posture-breaking, deflection-heavy combat offers the same kind of precision, pressure, and mastery curve Sifu fans love.

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 32%, Martial Arts 28.4% ★, Crime 13.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines excellent martial-arts brawling, style-switching, and urban crime storytelling with a smoother, more technical combat system than most action games.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.5% ★, Souls-like 25.7%, Difficult 19.3%, Action 6.3%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Fast deflect-based combat, martial-arts flair, and relentless enemy pressure give it a similar rhythm of learning, reacting, and punishing.

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 33%, Martial Arts 27.3% ★, Crime 13.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its detective-crime framing and punchy hand-to-hand combat make it a strong fit if you want Sifu's grounded street-fighting feel in a longer narrative.

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 39.5%, Third Person 20.7%, Action 14.5%, Gore 12.5%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Sifu's cinematic combat focus and stance-based dueling, even if it trades kung fu rooms for a larger samurai adventure.

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 43.9% ★, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Fighting 10.3% ★, Third Person 7.8%, Hack and Slash 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its martial-arts theme, disciplined melee pacing, and emphasis on timing and positioning make it a natural beat-'em-up pick for Sifu players.

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 38.1%, Martial Arts 37.5% ★, Action 5.9%, Gore 5.6%, Crime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The revenge story, brutal close-quarters violence, and focus on raw hand-to-hand encounters give it a very Sifu-adjacent spirit despite the pixel presentation.

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 39.2% ★, Beat 'em up 36%, Action 7.8%, Gore 5.9%, Action RPG 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a tight modern crime brawler with impactful melee combat, crowd control, and a grounded urban atmosphere that fits Sifu's street-level energy.

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Swordplay 30.7%, Third Person 26%, Gore 18%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its hard-edged third-person action mixes difficult melee strings, precise defense, and violent cinematic energy in a way that overlaps well with Sifu.

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 33.9%, Difficult 24.1%, Third Person 10.5%, Gore 6.4%, Fighting 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is a good fit if Sifu's difficulty and parry-centric learning loop mattered more to you than the modern martial-arts setting.

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 19.4%, Gore 16.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-hit lethality, repetition-based mastery, and stylish revenge framing recreate Sifu's trial-and-error intensity in 2D form.

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 42.2%, Difficult 25.5%, Third Person 14.2%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although structured around boss fights, it captures Sifu's demand for sharp reflexes, pattern recognition, and constant offensive-defensive balance.

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 38.1%, Martial Arts 35.2% ★, Action 8.3%, Gore 6.4%, Difficult 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It distills martial-arts crowd fighting into pure timing and flow, making it a great lower-complexity pick for Sifu's rhythmic combat satisfaction.

This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.

Why similar: Martial Arts 59% ★, Gore 10.9%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Action 6%, Action Roguelike 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This Chinese action game mixes stylish melee combat, mobility, and punishing encounters in a way that scratches a similar mastery-driven itch.

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 56.3%, Action 12.6%, Action RPG 8.1%, Difficult 6.7%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It channels a similar blend of stylish melee action, boss-driven challenge, and reactive combat, just in a mythic fantasy setting.

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 29.9% ★, Souls-like 27.3%, Beat 'em up 15.9%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The unusual focus on fistfighting, evasive movement, and committed melee exchanges makes it a strong offbeat option for Sifu fans.

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 50.7% ★, Swordplay 16.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its disciplined, cinematic melee duels and serious tone appeal to players who liked Sifu's focused martial-arts atmosphere and deadly pacing.

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 16.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.1%, Dark 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its precise defensive play, stagger system, and punishing but readable enemy design echo Sifu's emphasis on technical execution.

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 29.9%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Third Person 22.2%, Action 14.9%, Dark 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its flowing third-person combat system rewards crowd awareness, counters, gadgets, and chaining attacks with the same kind of elegant control Sifu encourages.

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 37.8%, Swordplay 20%, Souls-like 16.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Sifu's severity for a lighter tone, but its parry-and-riposte melee design still captures some of the same stylish defensive flow.

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 35.5%, Third Person 29%, Action 16.4%, Fighting 10.2% ★, Hack and Slash 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers cinematic third-person melee combat built around combos, dodges, and stylish close-range pressure rather than pure hack-and-slash chaos.

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 28.6% ★, Fighting 11.6% ★, Gore 10.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its savage close-quarters brawling, grabs, and environmental brutality make it a rougher but still relevant recommendation for Sifu players.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 41.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24%, Difficult 12.8%, Gore 11.5%, Action 6%

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 68.9%, Fighting 15.4% ★, Action 10%, Arcade 3.2%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic-style beat-'em-up nails spacing, crowd control, and hard-hitting melee fundamentals that overlap with Sifu's brawler core.

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 55.7% ★, Fighting 15.1% ★, Gore 7.7%, Difficult 6.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy close combat and brutal, momentum-based fights can deliver the same feeling of improvising through dangerous melee encounters.

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 37.9% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Souls-like 16%, Third Person 8%, Hack and Slash 4.6%

Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

Why similar: Martial Arts 49.9% ★, Fighting 15.6% ★, Swordplay 11.8%, Third Person 10.2%, Hack and Slash 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you're open to multiplayer, its mobility, counters, and fast martial melee exchanges can echo Sifu's high-speed combat tension.

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 32.7% ★, Souls-like 27.6%, Difficult 22.6%, Gore 7.5%, Action 5.4%

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 42.1%, Action 35.2%, Difficult 8.7%, 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 29.6% ★, Fighting 15.3% ★, Action 7.2%, Difficult 7.1%

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 72.2% ★, Third Person 15.9%, Action 5.8%, Action RPG 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This older action RPG leans into martial-arts styles and hand-to-hand fantasy combat, making it a worthwhile thematic match.

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 48.1% ★, Fighting 18% ★, Swordplay 14.2%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 4.8%

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 38.3%, Difficult 33.1%, Action 16.8%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Indie 3.6%

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 43.7% ★, Beat 'em up 30.1%, Fighting 11.8% ★, Action 6.4%, Difficult 6.4%

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 51.2% ★, Souls-like 25.7%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 4.2%, Action-Adventure 2.7%

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 33.3%, Difficult 25%, Third Person 12.1%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Gore 6.8%

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 14.4% ★, Swordplay 12.1%, Gore 10.9%, Hack and Slash 6%

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 74.4% ★, 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 27.6%, Martial Arts 27.3% ★, Difficult 14.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Gore 4.7%

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 81.3% ★, Action 15%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.7%

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 35.1%, Martial Arts 31.9% ★, Crime 13.5%, Action 9%, Third Person 2.7%

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 20.8%, Fighting 17.6% ★, Swordplay 17.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Gore 9.4%

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 69.8% ★, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Action 9%, Roguelike 3.1%, Indie 1.3%

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 42.3% ★, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 16.3%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Action 3.5%

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 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Action 13.9%, Gore 11.8%, Swordplay 10.1%

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 18.1%, Action 16.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.

Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Difficult 24.1%, Swordplay 10.7%, Gore 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 48.7% ★, Beat 'em up 37.4%, Action 9.6%, Action-Adventure 2.8%, Indie 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 53.3% ★, Fighting 19.6% ★, Crime 10.7%, Action Roguelike 5.3%, Action 3.8%

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 32.1%, Swordplay 21.7%, Fighting 13.6% ★, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action 9%

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 32.8% ★, Beat 'em up 23.6%, Fighting 12% ★, Difficult 10%, Swordplay 7.8%

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 46.9%, Dark 33.7%, Singleplayer 19.4%

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 35.5%, Swordplay 23.8%, Fighting 14.8% ★, Action 11.5%, Hack and Slash 8.7%

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 33.1%, Third Person 29.1%, Action 24.8%, Singleplayer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 4.3%

An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.

Why similar: Difficult 37%, Souls-like 36.2%, Action 15.4%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 51.4% ★, Action 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action Roguelike 9%, Third Person 7.9%