Games Like The Legend of Tianding

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Martial Arts 14.1% ★, RPG 13.3%, Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar hand-drawn aesthetic and fast-paced, skill-based 2D martial arts combat.

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Side Scroller 22.3%, RPG 13.2%, Beat 'em up 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game rooted in Chinese mythology that emphasizes fluid hack-and-slash mechanics.

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Why similar: Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Historical 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Combat 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cinematic, side-scrolling experience focused on historical martial arts and stylized combat.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, Linear 14.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Combat 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep combat mechanics with exploration-heavy side-scrolling platforming in a stylized world.

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Why similar: Martial Arts 36.3% ★, Beat 'em up 25.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated martial arts beat-'em-up that focuses on combo-heavy combat and historical themes.

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.5%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Combat 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game with a strong emphasis on combo-based combat and platforming challenges.

Hidden Dragon is 2.5D action platformer taking place in Imperial China, combining classic platform action with fast-paced combo fighting, harkening back to classics like Ninja Gaiden, The Devil May Cry and Shinobi.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D action-platformer that blends martial arts combat with environmental traversal.

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Comic Book 23.5%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-'em-up that captures the arcade-style combat feel found in side-scrolling classics.

Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.5%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Platformer 16.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game focused on demon-slaying with a variety of martial arts weapons.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides highly polished, spectacle-fighter combat mechanics in a 2D side-scrolling format.

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.1% ★, Historical 20.9%, RPG 12%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG that focuses on martial arts and historical Chinese mythology.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.2%, Platformer 19.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, RPG 12.6%, Side Scroller 7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid combat and platforming set within a beautifully hand-painted world.

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

Why similar: Martial Arts 33.8% ★, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Historical 12.6%, Combat 7.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that leans into martial arts combat and beat-'em-up mechanics.

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Martial Arts 68.3% ★, RPG 17.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A martial arts RPG that provides a deep dive into historical combat traditions and storytelling.

"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.

Why similar: Martial Arts 29.2% ★, Comic Book 14.1%, Historical 13.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Beat 'em up 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D martial arts game that incorporates narrative choices and multiple endings.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 7.8%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent platforming and combat mechanics that reward mastery of special moves.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.

Why similar: Martial Arts 29% ★, Historical 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Beat 'em up 7.8%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A historical action-RPG that highlights martial arts combat within a classic setting.

The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.

Why similar: Martial Arts 27% ★, Beat 'em up 19%, Historical 15%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical hack-and-slash game that focuses on martial arts and action-adventure elements.

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 33.6%, Platformer 27.7%, Story Rich 18.8%, Action 9.5%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced 2D action game where precision and movement are key to survival.

"The Wind Road" is an ARPG real-time combat game, constructing a martial-arts world based on the ancient Silk Road under the background of a fictional era.

Why similar: Martial Arts 47.6% ★, RPG 27.6%, Adventure 14%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that deeply explores martial arts themes within a historical setting.

"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34.3% ★, Historical 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, RPG 9.3%, Combat 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends hack-and-slash combat with adventure and loot-based progression.

This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 22%, Comic Book 14.2%, Platformer 9%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that utilizes martial arts themes and platforming in a 2D space.

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: Hack and Slash 40.3%, Platformer 24.9%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 9.9%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides some of the most responsive and fluid 2D combat mechanics available on Steam.

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 53.7% ★, Beat 'em up 34%, Hack and Slash 5.8%, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, it is the gold standard for authentic, challenging martial arts combat and progression.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Side Scroller 24%, 2D 11.4%, Action 8%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While stealth-focused, it shares the high-quality 2D animation and platforming precision of the seed game.

Make a name for yourself in this old-school Wuxia RPG. Explore the chaotic lands of ancient China and engage in challenging turn-based battles to change the world of kungfu forever.

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.8% ★, Historical 17.4%, RPG 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A martial arts RPG that focuses on strategic combat and historical narrative.

"Blindsight: War of the Wardens" is a story-driven brawler where you play as Iggy, a blind martial arts master with echolocation abilities, as he retrieves a stolen family heirloom that may bring unintended consequences to the universe.

Why similar: Martial Arts 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Spectacle fighter 13.7% ★, Comic Book 10.1%, Combat 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that incorporates beat-'em-up combat and exploration.

Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!

Why similar: Martial Arts 33.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.7% ★, Beat 'em up 19.6%, RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 5.6%

Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 8.9%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter side-scroller that demands high skill and precise combat execution.

Beat everyone in the school and save your beloved girlfriend in this anime-inspired Beat Em Up game!, as Sakura high calls for a new Hero. Will you answer the call and save her?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Comic Book 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Anime 9.3%, Combat 7.9%

This game is an action-adventure RPG game that unfolds around an ancient Chinese mythology. 40 years after the defeat of the Emperor Jo, Chiyou's spirit, which had been suppressed for 3000 years was once causing trouble again.

Why similar: Martial Arts 26.6% ★, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Historical 17.9%, RPG 11.5%, Adventure 7%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, RPG 23.4%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action 9.2%, Beat 'em up 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with deep combat systems and a focus on character ability progression.

The story opens with a family massacre, telling the chaotic Wuxia world under the darkness, you will play a warrior, out of the family door, set foot on the heroic river lake road of chivalrousness, to save the Central plains of the wind and rain.

Why similar: Martial Arts 19.7% ★, RPG 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Adventure 12.4%

3D animal anthropomorphic characters, horizontal scrolling, action-adventure game, exciting fighting moves, and gorgeous background images. Controls are in side-scrolling combat mode: move left, move right, jump, punch attack, kick attack, dodge, wall jump, and special move.

Why similar: Martial Arts 40% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.3%, Combat 9.8%, Adventure 5.2%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.4%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Platformer 11%, Action 6.7%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, violent 2D brawler that emphasizes combo-heavy combat and cinematic flair.

Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.4%, Martial Arts 23.4% ★, Side Scroller 14.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Combat 5.9%

Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!

Why similar: Comic Book 27.4%, Historical 23.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

This Game is one of the most popular RPGs in the Chinese Speaking Area and has won many awards around Asia. The game story takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a wide range, spanning Eurasia, the Arab World, Francia, and China.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.3% ★, Historical 26%, RPG 14%, Story Rich 8.2%, Linear 4.4%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Adventure 8.1%

The Legend of Karl is a 2.5D hack and slash platformer. You'll master various weapons while exploring the deep diabolical world. A quest struggling between Good and Evil, fight for Justice and what you Believe!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Side Scroller 26.7%, RPG 14.8%, Stylized 8.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Historical 27.3%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Combat 12.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 10%

The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable.

Why similar: Martial Arts 57.6% ★, Multiple Endings 19%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 2.5%, 2D 1.8%

Legend of Hand tells the story of a hero on an epic quest to find the mythical Grandmaster Hand, the one man who can restore peace to a troubled world. Inspired by point and click adventure classics, Far-East legends and martial arts beat 'em up games of the 80's and 90's!

Why similar: Martial Arts 63.4% ★, RPG 16%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Comic Book 31.4%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Stylized 10.3%, Adventure 5.6%

个人独立开发的像素武侠风横版动作游戏，以电子游戏的形式为大家展示在南宋末年蒙古入侵中原、江湖没落、大侠绝迹的背景下，怀有侠义之心的剑客贯彻心中理念的故事。

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, RPG 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 8.7%

*** This Game is only available in Chinese *** 《轩辕剑参外传 天之痕》是大宇资讯DOMO小组所制作的回合制角色扮演游戏，融合历史、神话、五行等要素，以妙趣横生的战斗系统、别具一格的水墨画风，呈现出一个跌宕起伏、百转千回的隋末传奇故事。

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.3% ★, Historical 22.5%, RPG 19.1%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Platformer 19.3%, Combat 16.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 9.5%

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, RPG 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 7.6%

Dustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast pressure, and endless combos. Play as a swordsman in white, link sword skills, launch enemies, and overwhelm bosses through aggressive rhythm. Defense is only a fallback while you learn.

Why similar: Martial Arts 48.8% ★, Adventure 17.5%, Combat 12.9%, Action 9.5%, 2D 9.3%

Enjoy a stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.8%, Side Scroller 21%, RPG 12.8%, Linear 12.4%, Adventure 6.4%

The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.

Why similar: Adventure 34.6%, Story Rich 26.5%, RPG 19%, 2D 8.9%, Action 7.5%

A beat ‘em up adventure with paperboard style characters in which you can punch a lot and feel your adrenaline soar with so much action and rock and roll!

Why similar: Martial Arts 29.7% ★, Beat 'em up 21%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Linear 6.7%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Side Scroller 19%, RPG 17.1%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 9.7%

ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.3% ★, Multiple Endings 13.1%, RPG 11.1%, Combat 10.8%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Story Rich 21.7%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend 'Pier Gerlofs Donia'. The story takes place in medieval Western Europe, in the province of Frisia, near the turn of the 16th century.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Adventure 21%, Historical 20.1%, Action 13.2%, Story Rich 11.8%

Seiji Maruyama is a middle-aged yakuza recently released from prison. Known as "Gozuki" (one of the demon generals from Buddhist mythology) he is the power that his oyabun counts on. But there is one thing his aniki is not taking into account: Maruyama is getting old.

Why similar: Martial Arts 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, RPG 6.8%

A nostalgic collections of the chapter 1 and 2 of “Yan Loong Legend” series. Pick up your sword again, transform into Yan Loong, Zhi Loong or Shui Yan with your friends to have a battle of light and darkness with the final boss Bai Loong and regain the occupied Green Hill Lake.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.7%, Side Scroller 30.3%, Action 6.8%, 2D 6.6%, Combat 4.7%

“Behind the Screen” is a game including stuffs like puzzles, stealth modes and fighting that you can still easily handle. And many stories are inspired by actual historical events in Taiwan. If you dig deep into our stories, you will find it is not just an “easy” game.

Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Linear 28.5%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Action 7.2%

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 26.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Historical 12.6%, RPG 6.6%