60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Adventure, Indie.
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
Samurai: Ronin's Path
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
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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.
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 24.7% ★, Souls-like 16.1%, Swordplay 11.7%, Gore 10%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
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: Ninja 23.5% ★, Swordplay 19.8%, Cinematic 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Violent 8.3%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.2%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Medieval 10.8%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Swordplay 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Medieval 8.5%
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Why similar: Gore 44.7%, Violent 29.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 5.5%
A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.
Why similar: Swordplay 45.3%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, Combat 11.2%, Souls-like 8.2%, Indie 5.1%
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: Swordplay 20.9%, Souls-like 15.8%, Cinematic 11.1%, Hack and Slash 11%, Violent 8.7%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Cinematic 10.3%, Gore 9.9%
Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Combat 11.6%
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Why similar: Ninja 53.4% ★, 2D Platformer 20.7%, 2D 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Action 6%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Gore 17.1%, Mythology 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 15.9%, 2D 12.4%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Gore 30%, Violent 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Why similar: Ninja 31.1% ★, Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 5.4%
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: Souls-like 38.4%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Violent 10.7%, 2D 9.7%, Action 7.9%
Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.
Why similar: Ninja 28.6% ★, Swordplay 19.4%, Cinematic 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 41.1%, Action 11.4%, 2D 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%
Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.
Why similar: Ninja 32.7% ★, Swordplay 25.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Souls-like 9.7%, Action 7%
An action/adventure game taking ques from both film-noir and samurai-drama's of old, "samurai_jazz" takes players on an adventure through an enigmatic city, engaging in sword-fights, encounters with mythological beings, and quirky dialog with the local inhabitants presented with a pseudo 8-bit style.
An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.5%, Mythology 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.1%, Action 40.9%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Swordplay 36.5%, Ninja 17.9% ★, Souls-like 16.7%, Gore 13%, Violent 7.8%
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Ninja 65.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 25.3%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Swordplay 29.2%, Cinematic 19.3%, Violent 8.3%, Gore 7.4%, Action 5.5%
Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.
Why similar: Ninja 35.4% ★, Souls-like 24.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Combat 10.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%
An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Medieval 18.5%, Swordplay 17%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Combat 6.7%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 42.2% ★, Gore 18.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Violent 6.1%
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 21.1%, Swordplay 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Mythology 12.8%, Violent 10%
Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.
Why similar: Ninja 40.8% ★, Cinematic 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Combat 8.7%, 2D 6.9%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Souls-like 22.9%, Combat 19.9%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 5.9%
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, 2D 9%, Story Rich 8.2%
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Swordplay 28.2%, Violent 17.5%, Gore 16.1%, Souls-like 14.7%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Gore 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Violent 16.1%, 2D 5%
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Why similar: Ninja 42.2% ★, Mythology 20.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, 2D 5.9%
Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!
Why similar: Swordplay 65.3%, Adventure 11.8%, 2D 9.6%, Action 5.4%, Indie 4.3%
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!
Why similar: Ninja 32.1% ★, Souls-like 21%, Cinematic 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
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: Souls-like 20.2%, Swordplay 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Play as Miyamoto Musashi in this beautiful 2D platformer and travel through a 17th century fantasy Japan, from north to the island of Ganryu-jima where everything happened between Musashi and Kojiro. The game is inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi from the famous novel “The Stone And The Sword”.
Why similar: Ninja 29.5% ★, Swordplay 27.7%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, 2D 5.4%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
Saga of Sins is an expiatory action-adventure which features a mystical storyline and a rewarding arcade gameplay! Transform into demonic creatures and fight the seven deadly sins.
Why similar: Medieval 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Combat 10.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%
Black magic in the age of pike and shot! Reload your musket after every blast in “Heidelberg 1693”, a challenging 2D action adventure set in a dark and twisted vision of Germany in the late 17th century.
Why similar: Swordplay 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Gore 15.4%, Medieval 12.9%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.7%, Souls-like 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Gore 12%, Medieval 9.1%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 45.2% ★, Gore 18.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Violent 7.5%, 2D 5.3%
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 49.5%, Story Rich 22.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 7.8%
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Gore 28.4%, Violent 13.9%, Action 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure brought to life with a striking new 2D style! With only his soul remaining, Yushin must fight tooth and nail, possessing body after body on a quest to find his sister. With just seven days left until his soul departs, can he save her in time?
Why similar: Swordplay 35.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Combat 8.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.
Why similar: Swordplay 26.5%, Ninja 24.2% ★, Cinematic 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 39.3%, 2D 17.1%, Combat 15.8%, Action 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%
"Oedo x Zombie x Rogue-like" A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated, no run will be the same. Decision making will be essential but there are some RPG elements as well.
Why similar: Ninja 33.3% ★, Swordplay 27%, Souls-like 18.5%, Gore 18.1%, Action 3.2%
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.4%, Ninja 25% ★, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action 4.1%
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.
Why similar: Gore 19.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Violent 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10%
Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
Why similar: Swordplay 22.3%, Souls-like 22.2%, Mythology 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Medieval 10.7%
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: Swordplay 35.1%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Combat 9.2%, Souls-like 5.9%
An atmospheric action slasher in mythic medieval Japan. Hunt corrupted spirits, face challenging Souls-like bosses, and master fast, skill-based combat. Explore a world of folklore, uncover hidden secrets, and unlock intimate, fully consensual encounters shaped by your choices.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Gore 12.3%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Mythology 10.7%
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: Ninja 65% ★, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.8%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Combat 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: Souls-like 39.1%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Combat 13.5%, Hack and Slash 7%, Gore 6.1%
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: Souls-like 22.8%, Gore 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10%
