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.
Trek to Yomi
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.
Katana Soul
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.
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 23.2% ★, Swordplay 19.8% ★, Cinematic 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Violent 8.3%
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 45.1%, Violent 29.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 6%, Indie 5.5%
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% ★, Souls-like 16.3%, Ninja 15.6% ★, Gore 12.9%, Violent 8%
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 25.5%, Violent 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Medieval 13.4%, Combat 9.7%
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% ★, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Combat 11.5%, Souls-like 8.2%, Indie 5.2%
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 18.3% ★, Souls-like 13.9%, Gore 11.3%, Cinematic 10%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
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 25.2%, Swordplay 13.5% ★, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Medieval 8.6%
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%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Combat 11.8%
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 52.7% ★, 2D Platformer 20.8%, 2D 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%, 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 25.3%, Gore 17.2%, Mythology 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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 28.3% ★, Swordplay 19.3% ★, Cinematic 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
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 21.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 16.3%, 2D 12.9%
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 32.4% ★, Swordplay 25.3% ★, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Souls-like 9.7%, Action 6.9%
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 30.8% ★, Souls-like 27.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 5.5%
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.
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 38.3%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Violent 10.7%, 2D 10%, Action 7.7%
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: Dark Fantasy 40.4%, Hack and Slash 33.1%, Action 12.1%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Adventure 5%
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 41.9% ★, Gore 18.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Violent 6.2%
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%, 2D 11.3%, Action 11.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Adventure 9.8%
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 58.5%, Action 41.5%
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 28.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, Combat 21%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
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 26.3% ★, Ninja 23.9% ★, Cinematic 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
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 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Violent 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Swordplay 31.3% ★, Cinematic 21%, Violent 8.9%, Action 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%
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 35.3% ★, Souls-like 24%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Combat 10.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%
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% ★, Cinematic 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Combat 8.5%, 2D 6.8%
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 31.7% ★, Souls-like 21%, Cinematic 15%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%
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 20.9%, Swordplay 17.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Mythology 12.8%, Violent 9.9%
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 29.2% ★, Swordplay 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, 2D 5.6%
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 30.1%, Gore 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Violent 16.1%, 2D 5.2%
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 20.1%, Swordplay 17.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
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 22.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Combat 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%
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 35.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Combat 8.8%, Story Rich 6.8%
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 30.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Gore 15.5%, Medieval 13%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
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 54.1%, Story Rich 25%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 8.8%
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 23.4% ★, Souls-like 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Gore 12%, Medieval 9.2%
"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 32.9% ★, Swordplay 27% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Gore 18.4%, Action 3.2%
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 38.7%, 2D 17.6%, Combat 16.1%, Action 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%
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 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 6.8%
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 33.7%, Gore 28.6%, Violent 13.7%, Action 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Ninja 28.8% ★, Violent 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Swordplay 10% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
“style of a picture scroll Rogue Survival.” Follow the wind and destroy all the cursed torii gates. Deploy your fellows and form a formation to fight off the onslaught of enemies. Control many fierce warriors and challenge the "Hyakki Yako".
Why similar: Ninja 38.4% ★, Swordplay 33.9% ★, Action 10.8%, 2D 8.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%
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% ★, Violent 17.5%, Gore 16.4%, Souls-like 14.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
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 41.7% ★, Mythology 20.6%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, 2D 6.1%
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 37.6% ★, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Combat 10.2%, Action 5.6%
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 24.7% ★, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 4.1%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: Swordplay 31.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Medieval 9%
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 44.8% ★, Gore 18.5%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Violent 7.5%, 2D 5.6%
Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game with light stealth elements. Play as the Ghost of the Prince of the Kingdom of Midra, possess enemy characters and absorb their unique skills to fight the evil presence that has corrupted your land.
Why similar: Combat 39.7%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 10.8%, Indie 9.1%
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Ninja 62.6% ★, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%, 2D 5.2%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.9%, Combat 18.6%, Action 15.6%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 4%
Kogarashi is a 3D Hack N' Slash game on which you control Abura Akago, a fire demon that fights against the evil spirit Yuki Onna and her army of ice demons.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Action 6.2%, Combat 5%
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: Mythology 39.3%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 12.3%, 2D 7.1%
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.2%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Combat 7%
Shadowlings - is a slaughter to heavy metal in decorations of Medieval Japan.Hardcore battles, in which everything depends on your skill, ancient ninja's martial arts, sharp swords, strong spears and mysterious Shadow Magic.
Why similar: Ninja 36.2% ★, Swordplay 28.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Medieval 7.9%, 2D 5.2%
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: Souls-like 33%, Cinematic 18.8%, Action-Adventure 18%, Combat 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Ninja 31.8% ★, Souls-like 25.5%, Swordplay 17.6% ★, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 23.7%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Gore 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
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: Ninja 28.9% ★, Souls-like 27.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action 4.4%
Leap, slash, splash! You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.
Why similar: Ninja 65.2% ★, 2D 9.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
