- #1 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,389 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 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG that mirrors the exploration and female-led narrative found in Soulstice.
- #2 Devil May Cry 5
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 163,909 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Demons 11.9%, Third Person 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive spectacle fighter that matches the high-skill ceiling and combo-focused combat of Soulstice.
- #3 Bayonetta
96% matchVery Positive92% of 31,666 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.1 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 24% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Beat 'em up 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic character-action game featuring a powerful female protagonist and stylish, fast-paced combat.
- #4 Darksiders III
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,083 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 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 37.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-adventure featuring a female protagonist and combat mechanics that reward timing and aggression.
- #5 Stellar Blade™
94% matchVery Positive94% of 86,956 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 24.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Third Person 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern spectacle fighter with a female protagonist that focuses on challenging, parry-heavy combat.
- #6 NieR:Automata™
94% matchVery Positive87% of 150,909 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 49.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 15% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, high-speed action with a deep, dark narrative and a memorable female lead.
- #7 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,069 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 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 21.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Swordplay 18.4%, Third Person 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-octane hack-and-slash gameplay that emphasizes precision and spectacle.
- #8 Thymesia
92% matchVery Positive83% of 9,660 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 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 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Third Person 13%, Horror 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, aggressive action game set in a dark, plague-ridden world that demands high-precision combat.
- #9 FINAL FANTASY XVI
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 31,060 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.6 hrsMean: 40.2 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 37.3% ★, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Third Person 7.6%, Hack and Slash 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features cinematic spectacle combat and a gritty, dark fantasy tone that aligns with the scale of Soulstice.
- #10 Alice: Madness Returns
91% matchVery Positive91% of 29,247 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, surreal fantasy world with third-person action gameplay centered on a strong female lead.
- #11 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
89% matchVery Positive84% of 8,714 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 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%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric dark fantasy game that utilizes a dual-character combat system similar to the sisters in Soulstice.
- #12 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
89% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 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 20.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 12.7%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title with fluid, satisfying combat and a focus on exploration in a beautiful, fantasy-inspired world.
- #13 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
90% matchVery Positive81% of 10,167 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 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 36.2%, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, gothic fantasy atmosphere paired with heavy emphasis on combat and epic boss fights.
- #14 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
87% matchMixed55% of 102,825 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.5 hrsMean: 30.1 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 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Third Person 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that features challenging, skill-based combat and a female protagonist.
- #15 Mortal Shell
88% matchMixed68% of 11,307 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%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action RPG 18.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that focuses on deliberate, punishing combat and atmospheric world-building.
- #16 En Garde!
86% matchVery Positive91% of 4,631 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 29.8% ★, Swordplay 25.5%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stylish, spectacle-driven swordplay that emphasizes movement and environmental interaction.
- #17 God of War
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 179,060 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 37.2 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 28.4%, Third Person 16.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, cinematic third-person action experience with a dark, mythological narrative.
- #18 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
86% matchVery Positive84% of 4,436 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 38.5% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, combo-focused combat system within a dark fantasy setting.
- #19 Hack and Slash Fury
84% matchVery Positive80% of 231 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 30.5% ★, Swordplay 23.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Directly targets the core hack-and-slash mechanics and spectacle-fighter feel of the seed game.
- #20 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
84% matchMixed69% of 309 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 21.7%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy hack-and-slash game that emphasizes visceral combat and horror-inspired aesthetics.
- #21 Vigil: The Longest Night
83% matchVery Positive86% of 3,566 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 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 35.4% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game featuring a female protagonist and challenging, boss-heavy encounters.
- #22 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
81% matchVery Positive92% of 66 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 22.5% ★, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends character-driven combat with a dark fantasy narrative.
- #23 Wanted: Dead
82% matchMixed66% of 2,007 reviews2023
Dev: Soleil Ltd.Pub: Viv's Final Day Off Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.8%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action RPG 14%, Female Protagonist 13%, Third Person 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, fast-paced hack-and-slash game that prioritizes visceral combat and high difficulty.
- #24 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,418 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.5 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 17.1%, Character Action Game 15.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.4% ★, Beat 'em up 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pure spectacle-fighter experience that focuses on high-speed sword combat with a female lead.
- #25 Moonscars
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 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 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, punishing action game that focuses on fast-paced, high-stakes combat.
- #26 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,363 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 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 33.1%, Action RPG 26%, Story Rich 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes challenging, deliberate combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #27 Afterimage
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,999 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 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 24.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title with a female protagonist and a vast, beautifully realized dark fantasy world.
- #28 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,816 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Horror 11%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Third Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash experience featuring a strong female protagonist and dark, supernatural themes.
- #29 SoulQuest
77% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.7% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #30 Trinity Fusion
78% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 23%, Action RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, fluid movement and combat within a dark, multi-dimensional setting.
- #31 HunterX
78% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 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 24.9%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Exploration 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a female protagonist that emphasizes combat variety and metroidvania-style exploration.
- #32 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
76% matchVery Positive89% of 3,667 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, 3D Platformer 14%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 12%
- #33 Breath of Life
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 86 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 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #34 Vindilis
76% matchVery Positive97% of 70 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 18.6%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #35 Metal: Hellsinger
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,801 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 33%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, 3D 7.3%
- #36 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,595 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #37 Scars Above
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,437 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 14.3%, Horror 13.1%, Exploration 12.5%
- #38 Maid of Salvation
73% matchVery Positive91% of 254 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 18.4%, Action RPG 18%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #39 Path of Redemption
75% 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 26.8% ★, Swordplay 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #40 South of Midnight
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,497 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 17.1 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 20.4%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 14.4%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #41 CODE VEIN II
71% matchMixed64% of 6,339 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 55%, Action 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #42 Lost Soul Aside™
72% matchMixed59% of 2,014 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.2 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 27.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 9.7%, Exploration 7.6%
- #43 God Souls
73% 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 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, 3D Platformer 9.8%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #44 Eternal Strands
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 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 20.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 11%
- #45 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
73% matchMixed50% of 28,810 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Action RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%
- #46 Magenta Horizon - Neverending Harvest
71% matchVery Positive86% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Maddison BaekPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 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 26.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Beat 'em up 14.3%, Demons 10.3%
- #47 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
69% matchVery Positive88% of 49,907 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.8 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 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 26.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 9.6%
- #48 Neverinth
72% matchMixed69% of 1,095 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 20.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Third Person 10.9%
- #49 Homura Hime
66% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,181 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 28.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #50 Blue Fire
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 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 21.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 11%, Exploration 10%
- #51 Possessor(s)
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, 3D Platformer 26.5%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Action 14.2%, 3D 7.8%
- #52 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,023 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 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 29.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #53 Young Souls
69% matchVery Positive85% of 601 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 33.8%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Action RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 7.8%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #54 Steelrising
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,868 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Character Action Game 32.7% ★, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #55 Foregone
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 30.6%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.6%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #56 Praey for the Gods
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Third Person 11.3%
- #57 Nioh 3
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 17,777 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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 18.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #58 Blades of Fire
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 371 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #59 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
64% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 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 43.7%, Female Protagonist 36.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action 3.1%
- #60 Vernal Edge
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Swordplay 20.9%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Fantasy 8.6%