Games Like Tears of Metal

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Co-op 19.5%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-tier action-roguelike that emphasizes cooperative play and fast-paced combat against challenging enemy waves.

The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Medieval 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Third Person 10.4%, War 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the blend of large-scale musou-style combat and tactical battalion command found in the seed game.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 53.1%, Multiplayer 16.8%, War 13.9%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive medieval battlefield experience where you command troops while engaging in visceral third-person combat.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Co-op 27.3%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Online Co-Op 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at delivering intense, cooperative melee combat against massive hordes of enemies in a dark fantasy setting.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Medieval 31.7%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Third Person 10.7%, War 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity medieval hack-and-slash experience focused on large-scale multiplayer warfare.

A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Difficult 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Roguelike 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid, high-speed hack-and-slash combat with a strong focus on cooperative roguelite progression.

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Hack and Slash 23%, Co-op 19.9%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Roguelike 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that offers tight cooperative combat and satisfying character build variety.

"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."

Why similar: Musou 54.7% ★, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Third Person 5.3%, Fighting 4.3% ★, Beat 'em up 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the quintessential musou game, it captures the core feeling of carving through hundreds of enemies on the battlefield.

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Co-op 18.8%, Difficult 15%, Roguelike 9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that captures the hack-and-slash intensity and cooperative synergy required for difficult encounters.

Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Third Person 15.6%, Roguelite 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, third-person action-roguelike gameplay with a focus on fluid combat transitions.

DARKSBURG is a co-op roguelite in which you must escape a procedurally generated medieval city overwhelmed by undead forces. Fight alongside up to 3 friends, overcome the revenants and get out while you can...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Medieval 14.8%, Co-op 13.9%, Difficult 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on cooperative survival against hordes of enemies, mirroring the frantic combat feel of the seed game.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Medieval 52.4%, Third Person 25.8%, War 15.6%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical unit command with third-person action in a medieval setting, closely matching the scale of the seed game.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Fighting 17.2% ★, Co-op 13.6%, Beat 'em up 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers polished, cooperative hack-and-slash combat with a focus on challenging boss encounters.

Use the ancient Godstone dagger to embody resurrected champions and fight with swappable abilities and items to reclaim the shattered lands. Mortal Rite is a crossover between a Souls-like and Roguelite game, single-player or up to 5-player Co-Op!

Why similar: Fighting 20.1% ★, Medieval 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelite that emphasizes difficult, skill-based melee combat.

33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Jump straight into runs, solo or with friends. Battle hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and grow stronger each run. Use in-game emotes to coordinate and combine powers with your fellow rebels, and face the Wrath of God, together.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Co-op 24%, Medieval 12.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This unique title supports large-scale cooperative action, capturing the feeling of fighting alongside a massive force.

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Co-op 19.8%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelike 10.5%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that challenges players with overwhelming enemy numbers and intense combat.

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

Why similar: Co-op 21.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative dungeon crawler that emphasizes class-based roles and medieval fantasy combat.

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Medieval 29.4%, Multiplayer 13.5%, War 9.7%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical battalion-based combat set in a historical medieval environment.

A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Medieval 17%, Roguelike 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep dungeon-crawling experience with strong cooperative elements and persistent upgrades.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Co-op 22%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style beat-em-up roguelike that thrives on chaotic cooperative hack-and-slash action.

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Fighting 21.3% ★, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Co-op 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn beat-em-up roguelite that offers a unique visual style and cooperative combat mechanics.

Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Co-op 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Roguelike 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a straightforward action-roguelike experience with a focus on hack-and-slash combat and multiplayer fun.

Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Co-op 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A solid action-roguelite that emphasizes cooperative play and varied combat mechanics.

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Co-op 20.5%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Online Co-Op 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative hack-and-slash roguelite that emphasizes teamwork and combat variety.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Medieval 16.9%, Roguelike 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features dark fantasy themes and intense combat that aligns well with the seed game's aesthetic.

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.7%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic action-roguelike experience with a focus on hack-and-slash melee combat.

Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Difficult 18.7%, Medieval 11.7%, Third Person 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the medieval hack-and-slash theme with roguelike elements and replayable combat loops.

Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Co-op 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Roguelike 10%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the arcade-style horde-clearing combat that makes musou-inspired games so addictive.

Serpent’s Gaze is a punishing 1-4 player co-op third-person action game where you fight tough enemies and relentless bosses, all while uncovering the secrets of an ancient desert.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Co-op 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Third Person 9.7%

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Action Roguelike 22%, Medieval 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Roguelike 9.1%

Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Difficult 16.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Co-op 8.3%

Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Medieval 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Third Person 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark fantasy setting with action-roguelike combat that rewards tactical decision-making.

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Beat 'em up 12.5%, Co-op 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-roguelike that focuses on tight combat mechanics and character progression.

DWARF COMBAT! Stonewards is a 1-4 player co-op first-person roguelite defense game. Lead a crew of stubborn dwarves from your base camp to aid nearby kingdoms, mine deep for resources, forge powerful upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster attacks.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.1%, Multiplayer 20.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Roguelite 8.8%

Join the rebellion against the evil corporation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Difficult 23.6%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Roguelike 12.8%, Online Co-Op 7.4%

Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Co-op 13%, Medieval 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, Medieval 20.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Online Co-Op 6.9%

Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Co-op 15.3%, Roguelike 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Co-op 26.2%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Roguelite 6.2%

From the creators of E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, a cult cyberpunk RPG. Daimon Blades is a brutal first person slasher that combines the depth of action RPGs and replayability of roguelites. Launch expeditions solo or up to 4 players, and survive the many horrors of the Daimon Realm.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Co-op 22.1%, Medieval 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Online Co-Op 4.4%

Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Co-op 16.3%, Difficult 13%, Roguelike 8.5%

Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Action Roguelike 28.5%, Co-op 13%, Roguelike 10.3%, Online Co-Op 6.4%

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op FPS action roguelite featuring sci-fi dwarves, alien horrors and procedurally-generated caves. Join the elite dwarven Reclaimers and fight through perilous mining facilities infested with deadly Corespawn. For Rock and Stone!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Co-op 30.6%, Multiplayer 12%, Roguelike 11%, Online Co-Op 6.7%

Battle your way to victory in this 1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler. Play as a dynamic cast of heroes slicing their way through dungeons, earning weapons and loot. Rampage past a gauntlet of enemies and destruction to end the evil Lord Dinglepus' reign!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32%, Medieval 23.2%, Co-op 21.6%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Online Co-Op 6.4%

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 28.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Difficult 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Roguelike 11.1%

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action Roguelike 22%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Roguelike 9.2%

Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Roguelite 4.5%

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Difficult 22.2%, Co-op 21.8%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Online Co-Op 6.5%

AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Co-op 22.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Multiplayer Survivors: Meet MIGHT’N MOW’EM. Mow thousands of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of weapons and magic, solo or with friends. Classes, upgrades, ultimates, quests, and group buffs add a rewarding meta game to a dopamine-filled core loop.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Co-op 18.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Action Roguelike 31%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Online Co-Op 7.3%, Roguelite 5%

Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Difficult 15%, Co-op 12.2%

Master chaotic physics-based combat inspired by Zelda and Devil May Cry. Explore islands and dungeons, smash monsters, loot and craft powerful gear, and grow your home in the sky. Play solo or online co-op with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Co-op 24.7%, Third Person 17.2%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Online Co-Op 9.5%

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: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Hack and Slash 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 5.1%

In a not-so-distant future taken over by companies and technology, a Cyborg and an AI fight together to save mankind from nanoviruses. Play alone or as a team of 4 players in this Post-Cyberpunk Action Roguelike Dungeon Crawler!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Hack and Slash 30.3%, Co-op 12.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Online Co-Op 5.2%

Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let's defeat the enemies together!

Why similar: Co-op 32.2%, Roguelike 20.8%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Online Co-Op 9.3%

"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Medieval 19.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Co-op 11.4%

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Co-op 26.6%, Roguelike 15.2%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Roguelite 4.1%

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

Why similar: Musou 63.7% ★, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 3.8%, Roguelike 2.7%