Games Like Slash or Die

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

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

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in martial arts combat that requires precise timing and rhythmic button inputs to survive difficult encounters.

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 85%, Difficult 7.1%, RPG 3.4%, Top-Down 2.7%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like title captures the brutal, unforgiving nature of combat and the necessity of learning enemy patterns to survive.

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Perma Death 17.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13%, Difficult 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal roguelite that shares the souls-like focus on stamina management and punishing, deliberate combat.

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: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Difficult 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Action 7.8%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game where precision, timing, and one-hit-kill mechanics mirror the high-stakes arcade feel of the seed game.

Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, PvE 11.1%, Top-Down 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-rpg that emphasizes complex combat mechanics and precise execution to overcome overwhelming odds.

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: Hack and Slash 41.9%, Difficult 31.2%, Top-Down 18.6%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity boss-rush game that functions like a rhythm-action hybrid, demanding perfect timing and pattern recognition.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Difficult 19.3%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down 11%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that demands careful positioning and mastery of melee combat mechanics in a dark, difficult setting.

ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, PvE 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused boss-rush action-rpg that emphasizes the hack-and-slash intensity and difficulty found in the seed game.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Difficult 16.4%, Action RPG 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush focused souls-like that strips away the fluff to provide pure, high-difficulty combat encounters.

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Difficult 15.9%, Top-Down 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, 2D hack-and-slash that captures the arcade-like intensity and souls-like progression of the seed game.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 5.5%, Hack and Slash 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, 2D souls-like that features punishing combat and a heavy atmosphere similar to the intensity of the seed game.

Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!

Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Roguelite 17%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Action RPG 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that focuses on high-speed, precision combat where timing is the key to survival.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.9%, Difficult 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Top-Down 5.4%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-stakes game where every hit is lethal, requiring perfect timing and precision to succeed.

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 44.7%, Roguelite 26%, RPG 13%, Souls-like 8.5%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelite that brings the intensity of souls-like combat into a dungeon-crawling perspective.

Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.5%, Difficult 31.2%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish roguelike that combines fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with a high difficulty curve.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.9%, Difficult 14%, Action RPG 5.4%, RPG 5.4%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful 2D adaptation of the souls-like formula, offering deep character customization and challenging boss fights.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Roguelite 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Demons 12.9%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelite that provides a satisfying, arcade-style loop of combat and progression.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Roguelite 16.9%, Difficult 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A premier action-roguelite that rewards fast reflexes and mastery of diverse melee combat styles.

Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Souls-like 20.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Demons 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult action-roguelike that features deep combat mechanics and a dark, souls-like aesthetic.

Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

Why similar: Demons 28%, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark 8.6%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, arcade-style action game that focuses on challenging boss battles and rhythmic combat flow.

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.1%, Dark 19.5%, RPG 17%, Action 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that emphasizes tactical combat and brutal, punishing encounters.

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Perma Death 16.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Difficult 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that emphasizes hack-and-slash mechanics and challenging, procedural encounters.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Roguelite 25.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that blends bullet-hell elements with RPG progression, offering a fast-paced challenge.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.4%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 7.4%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, souls-like action game that balances exploration with challenging, pattern-heavy combat encounters.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Difficult 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20%, Souls-like 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based action game that requires mastery of movement and timing to survive its challenging, beautiful world.

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Roguelite 18.2%, Perma Death 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelite that focuses on melee combat and souls-like difficulty in a 2D space.

ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action RPG 20.2%, Souls-like 15.4%, Difficult 12.5%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A linear, fast-paced action-rpg that distills the souls-like experience into pure, difficult combat encounters.

Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Difficult 19.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Retro 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, unforgiving fighting game that captures the martial arts intensity and difficulty of the seed game.

Berserk Mode is a visceral time-attack fantasy rogue-lite. Become the Berserker and wade into a dungeon battlefield swarming with monsters. Unleash the absurd power of your Beast in a storm of blood and gibs. Prepare to enter Berserk Mode.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Perma Death 23.3%, Roguelite 16.7%, PvE 13.7%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-roguelite that emphasizes fast, visceral hack-and-slash combat.

Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Class-Based 14.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Difficult 11.5%

This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.9%, Dark 13.3%, Retro 11.2%, 2D 9.3%, Action 9.1%

"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,

Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Action RPG 24.7%, RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Top-Down 8.7%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Action RPG 11.6%

A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!

Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, PvE 11.8%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 8.9%

Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Perma Death 20.3%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Top-Down 7.3%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Class-Based 12.9%

Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Dark 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Action 12.8%, 2D 10.4%

Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.6%, Action RPG 23.6%, Top-Down 15.5%, Souls-like 13.6%, Action 6.7%

Evilmorph – this is a platform game the main feature of which is a transformation into your enemies after killing them. After slaying the foes you obtain their abilities which gives you one kind of power instead of another. Will you be able to overcome all the obstacles of the grim labyrinth? Will you face against the numerous enemies?

Why similar: Difficult 50.3%, Action 49.7%

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Perma Death 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Action RPG 11%

When every apocalypse strikes at the same time, three heroes rise to save their doomed world! Raid hundreds of dungeons, hack through waves of enemies, and defeat powerful bosses in this new take to the Hack & Slash RPG genre.

Why similar: Action 100%

Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.4%, Difficult 19.7%, RPG 11%, Dark 10.7%, Arcade 10%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, Top-Down 7.8%

Roguelite, rhythm，survival game. You need to play the role of Ma Chao, upgrade weapons in the battle, combine fetters, break through the tight encirclement, fight your way out, even if cursed by the world, you have to kill your father's enemy Cao Cao!

Why similar: Rhythm 48.7%, Hack and Slash 31%, Roguelite 14.7%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.7%, Top-Down 21.8%, Action 9.6%, RPG 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Roguelite 23.3%, PvE 18.4%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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 41.1% ★, Hack and Slash 24.4%, PvE 12.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

"Beware adventurer! The danger here is far beyond your skills, do not risk your miserable life.... Still there? Interesting."

Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action RPG 14.4%

Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

Why similar: Rhythm 33.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Perma Death 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Roguelite 19.8%, Difficult 17.5%, Demons 14.2%, Top-Down 9.4%

Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.3%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Difficult 9.9%, RPG 9.2%, Action RPG 8.3%

One try, one kill - a gory TDS game, in which you must clean the areas of ruthless mercenary. The game is a top-down so you could view the battle situation as it's best.

Why similar: Action 51.5%, Difficult 48.5%

A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes

Why similar: Difficult 48.5%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8.6%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Souls-like 51.9%, Hack and Slash 39.1%, Retro 6.2%, Action 2.7%

3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Action RPG 17.5%, Demons 16.6%, Class-Based 12.6%, Top-Down 9.9%

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: Hack and Slash 41.6%, Roguelite 21.5%, Top-Down 11.9%, Dark 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Difficult 17.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

Why similar: Difficult 29.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 16.4%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Difficult 16.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, RPG 5.9%

Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

Why similar: Roguelite 24.6%, Difficult 16.8%, Top-Down 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%