- #1 Devil May Cry 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 160,151 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.3% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Demons 12%, Third Person 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for spectacle fighters, offering the deep, combo-heavy combat mechanics that define the genre.
- #2 Darksiders III
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 16,828 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a dark fantasy setting with combat that blends hack-and-slash with souls-like elements.
- #3 Bayonetta
96% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Character Action Game 23.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Beat 'em up 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential character-action game featuring a powerful female protagonist and fast-paced, stylish combat.
- #4 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,328 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a vibrant yet challenging action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and diverse weapon styles.
- #5 NieR:Automata™
94% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.9%, Spectacle fighter 27.1% ★, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a haunting dark fantasy narrative with fluid, high-speed action and a memorable female lead.
- #6 Thymesia
94% matchVery Positive83% of 9,502 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, Third Person 13%, Horror 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging souls-like that rewards aggressive play and precise timing, perfect for fans of Soulstice's difficulty.
- #7 FINAL FANTASY XVI
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 29,912 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 37.4% ★, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern spectacle-fighter that delivers massive, cinematic boss fights and a rich, mature dark fantasy story.
- #8 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.9% ★, Character Action Game 21.3% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Swordplay 18.4% ★, Third Person 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An intense spectacle fighter that emphasizes aggressive, high-speed swordplay and cinematic boss battles.
- #9 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
91% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Third Person 12.7%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends beautiful world exploration with surprisingly deep, challenging combat and a strong female lead.
- #10 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,825 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Spectacle fighter 16.2% ★, Third Person 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Action RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sprawling dark fantasy world with satisfying, rhythmic combat and heavy exploration elements.
- #11 SCARLET NEXUS
89% matchVery Positive81% of 17,868 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Character Action Game 46.4% ★, Action RPG 20.9%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG that features dual-character synergy and stylish, anime-inspired combat.
- #12 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
90% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36%, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: A grand action-adventure title that captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and combo-based combat style of Soulstice.
- #13 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
89% matchVery Positive90% of 75,429 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Third Person 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a deeply personal dark fantasy journey with a female protagonist and visceral, grounded combat.
- #14 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
87% matchVery Positive85% of 8,486 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action RPG 14%, Third Person 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a dual-character combat system within a dark, atmospheric world that mirrors the emotional weight of Soulstice.
- #15 Mortal Shell
88% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.4%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that emphasizes tactical combat and atmosphere over raw speed.
- #16 Afterimage
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Action RPG 16.8%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action-adventure with a female protagonist and deep exploration in a fantasy world.
- #17 Metal: Hellsinger
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,669 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Demons 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Fantasy 9.5%, 3D 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic action game that matches the high-intensity, visceral feel of Soulstice's combat.
- #18 Vigil: The Longest Night
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.1% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric metroidvania that features a female protagonist and challenging, souls-like combat.
- #19 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
84% matchMixed49% of 28,691 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Action RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG with a heavy focus on parrying and aggressive combat encounters.
- #20 Moonscars
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, painterly action game with challenging combat and a somber, fantasy-driven narrative.
- #21 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
81% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action RPG that allows for dynamic switching between two characters to perform complex combos.
- #22 Trinity Fusion
82% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Action RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that features multiple protagonists and fluid movement-based combat.
- #23 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
83% matchVery Positive80% of 3,403 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Swordplay 17.6% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Character Action Game 15.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.3% ★, Beat 'em up 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style hack-and-slash game focused entirely on technical swordplay and female-led combat.
- #24 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.3%, Action RPG 25.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that offers a challenging, deliberate combat experience similar to the souls-like genre.
- #25 Tales of ARISE
79% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: Action RPG 30.5%, Third Person 16%, Fantasy 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Story Rich 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a high-octane, combo-driven combat system and a sprawling fantasy story with a strong cast.
- #26 God of War
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Third Person 16.4%, Story Rich 15.2%, Action RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in third-person action-adventure, featuring brutal combat and a compelling, mature narrative.
- #27 CODE VEIN
79% matchVery Positive83% of 61,203 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.2%, Third Person 22.6%, Hack and Slash 20%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled souls-like that allows for deep character customization and fast-paced, team-based action.
- #28 REMNANT II®
78% matchVery Positive83% of 66,049 reviews2023
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Why similar: Third Person 30.9%, Action-Adventure 30.5%, Horror 24.7%, Action 14%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that combines intense combat with deep exploration and challenging boss encounters.
- #29 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,534 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 12%
- #30 Neverinth
80% matchMixed69% of 1,090 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Third Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with a dark fantasy aesthetic and character-driven combat mechanics.
- #31 Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,388 reviews2011
Dev: inXile EntertainmentPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Third Person 19.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that emphasizes the synergy between two distinct characters in a dark fantasy setting.
- #32 Breath of Life
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Swordplay 19% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #33 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
76% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Third Person 10.5%
- #34 Vindilis
76% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22% ★, Swordplay 18.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #35 En Garde!
75% matchVery Positive91% of 4,267 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Spectacle fighter 29.9% ★, Swordplay 25.3% ★, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Third Person 7.7%
- #36 Stellar Blade™
73% matchVery Positive94% of 84,403 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Female Protagonist 24%, Action RPG 14.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #37 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
75% matchVery Positive84% of 4,310 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.3% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #38 Hack and Slash Fury
74% matchVery Positive81% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
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: Spectacle fighter 30.4% ★, Swordplay 23.3% ★, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Third Person 5.6%
- #39 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Swordplay 39.1% ★, Female Protagonist 16%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #40 Scars Above
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,326 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Third Person 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Horror 13.1%, Exploration 12.5%
- #41 Maid of Salvation
71% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action RPG 18%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #42 South of Midnight
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,380 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, 3D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Third Person 14.5%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #43 Path of Redemption
74% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Character Action Game 26.6% ★, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #44 God Souls
72% matchVery Positive82% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: 苏州天魂网络科技股份有限公司Pub: FM 041
Windows
《God Souls》 is a 3D hardcore action game based on Nordic mythology. The main content of the game is invigorating and exciting combat, and it has combined a variety of elements and ability development systems.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.1% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #45 Magenta Horizon - Neverending Harvest
70% matchVery Positive87% of 234 reviews2024
Dev: Maddison BaekPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination.
Why similar: Character Action Game 25.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 23% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Beat 'em up 14.7%, Demons 10.7%
- #46 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Spectacle fighter 29.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #47 Eternal Strands
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 11%
- #48 Lost Soul Aside™
69% matchMixed59% of 1,988 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 8%
- #49 Alice: Madness Returns
71% matchVery Positive91% of 28,372 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 9.1%
- #50 HunterX
70% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17%, Exploration 6.6%
- #51 Blades of Time
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,649 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Spectacle fighter 17.3% ★, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Third Person 10%
- #52 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
68% matchVery Positive88% of 49,578 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 27%, Fantasy 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 9.5%
- #53 Homura Hime
65% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,623 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.8% ★, Character Action Game 28.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #54 Blue Fire
69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, 3D Platformer 21.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 11%, Exploration 10.1%
- #55 CODE VEIN II
67% matchMixed63% of 5,889 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Action RPG 60.2%, Action 19.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #56 Nioh 3
64% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Action RPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #57 Foregone
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #58 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
66% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 44%, Female Protagonist 36.6%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action 3.1%
- #59 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
67% matchMixed69% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Lore-Rich 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Third Person 9.9%
- #60 Young Souls
67% matchVery Positive85% of 594 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Action RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 6.5%
