Games Like Trek to Yomi

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Ninja 32.1% ★, Historical 13.2%, Third Person 8.5%, Story Rich 8%, Combat 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive cinematic samurai experience that perfectly captures the atmosphere and sword-fighting tension found in Trek to Yomi.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 23.2% ★, Swordplay 19.8% ★, Cinematic 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the cinematic, side-scrolling samurai aesthetic with a heavy focus on fluid, stylized combat.

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 30.4%, Hack and Slash 29.3%, Martial Arts 14.5% ★, Violent 8.8%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn side-scroller that emphasizes rhythmic swordplay and atmospheric storytelling.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Ninja 47.7% ★, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Third Person 9.7%, Violent 9.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most satisfying and precise sword-clashing combat system set within a beautifully realized historical Japanese world.

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: Ninja 34% ★, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Violent 16%, Story Rich 13%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same high-stakes, one-hit-kill cinematic intensity in a fast-paced 2D environment.

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.5% ★, Cinematic 23.9%, Violent 8.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features deliberate, high-stakes combat and a minimalist, atmospheric narrative style similar to the seed game.

The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.

Why similar: Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Historical 15.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Combat 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that captures the historical, folk-hero vibe with fluid combat mechanics.

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 50.2% ★, Swordplay 16.9% ★, Third Person 13.4%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similarly intense, cinematic focus on martial arts mastery and disciplined, high-difficulty combat.

Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Historical 18.8%, Violent 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Martial Arts 9.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Captures the historical samurai drama and intense sword-fighting action within a rich, narrative-driven world.

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 27.5%, Historical 26.6%, Violent 16.6%, Action 12.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides deep, technical combat mechanics set against a dark, historical Japanese fantasy backdrop.

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 25.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Violent 15.4%, Swordplay 9.2% ★, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that defined the cinematic samurai action genre with its blend of fixed-camera exploration and sword combat.

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Why similar: Martial Arts 23.6% ★, Swordplay 21.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Historical 12%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses purely on the tension and precision of lethal, one-hit sword duels in a minimalist setting.

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: Ninja 73.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the stealthy, precise nature of a warrior in a polished, highly atmospheric side-scrolling format.

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: Swordplay 21.8% ★, Narration 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Combat 12.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric 2D exploration with challenging, tactical combat that feels weighty and deliberate.

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 29.5% ★, Historical 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Combat 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique 2D perspective and intense sword-clashing mechanics that emphasize quick reflexes.

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 31.3% ★, Martial Arts 22.8% ★, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up that emphasizes martial arts mastery and historical themes.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.7%, Historical 15.6%, Drama 12.1%, Narration 10.9%, Third Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the cinematic, narrative-heavy, and atmospheric focus of the seed game, even if the gameplay differs.

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 24.2% ★, Swordplay 20.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Historical 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a focused, historical side-scrolling combat experience with a gritty, realistic tone.

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 36.4% ★, Historical 17%, Ninja 15.2% ★, Third Person 10.3%, Violent 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the samurai experience into a large-scale, combat-focused open world with deep customization.

A new tale of the Kami awaits... Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player Kagura Action Strategy game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.4%, Action 30.6%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in a deeply atmospheric, Japanese-inspired world with unique, ritualistic combat mechanics.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Ninja 71.6% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced ninja action with a stylized, evolving world that rewards precise platforming and combat.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Ninja 71.3% ★, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished side-scrolling action game that captures the essence of a lone warrior fighting through a hostile world.

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 31.9% ★, Martial Arts 27.7% ★, Combat 9%, Stylized 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical, non-lethal combat within a stylized, retro-inspired world that emphasizes movement.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Violent 46.2%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the dark, atmospheric, and punishing side-scrolling nature of the genre with a strong focus on lore.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.4%, Action 11%, Combat 9.7%, Violent 8.6%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, boss-focused combat experience with a dark, moody aesthetic that rewards patience.

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: Martial Arts 29.6% ★, Ninja 23.1% ★, Swordplay 22.8% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style side-scrolling platformer with a strong samurai theme and arcade-style combat.

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 22.3% ★, Historical 17.9%, Swordplay 15.8% ★, Cinematic 9.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

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 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Cinematic 15%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Historical 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, pixel-art side-scroller that emphasizes precise sword combat and environmental storytelling.

Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.

Why similar: Historical 16.1%, Swordplay 15.9% ★, Narration 14.4%, Drama 10.1%, Third Person 9.7%

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.9%, Action 19.8%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric side-scroller that offers deep combat mechanics and a somber, lonely journey.

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 20.3% ★, Ninja 17.7% ★, Cinematic 12.1%, Historical 11.9%, Demons 9.2%

"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 29.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Historical 19%, Drama 12.6%, Combat 7.6%

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: Side Scroller 40.7%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Stylized 12.3%, Action 10.9%, Combat 8.9%

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: Narration 27%, Cinematic 19.9%, Third Person 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Ninja 29.5% ★, Swordplay 19.6% ★, Cinematic 10.7%, Violent 8.2%, Combat 6.8%

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

Why similar: Ninja 86.9% ★, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based game that captures the sleek, lethal vibe of a lone assassin seeking vengeance.

Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

Why similar: Ninja 39% ★, Hack and Slash 17%, Historical 16.9%, Third Person 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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 35.9% ★, Drama 17.4%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Combat 9.4%, Hack and Slash 6.8%

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 57.9% ★, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Combat 13.3%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...

Why similar: Ninja 24.6% ★, Swordplay 20.6% ★, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Drama 8.5%

You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!

Why similar: Swordplay 30.5% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Ninja 17.9% ★, Martial Arts 16.8% ★, Stylized 6.2%

Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Violent 12.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Combat 10.4%

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Swordplay 32.1% ★, Ninja 19.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Violent 10.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Ninja 54.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.2%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action 7.2%, Story Rich 4.8%

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 27.8% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Cinematic 16.5%, Violent 10.4%, Third Person 6%

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: Side Scroller 18.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Martial Arts 16.4% ★, Action-Adventure 12%, Drama 11%

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 31.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24%, Historical 16.2%, Third Person 11.1%, Action 6%

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: Cinematic 26.5%, Action-Adventure 18%, Third Person 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Action 8.7%

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: Martial Arts 27.1% ★, Side Scroller 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, Stylized 9.4%, Violent 8.3%

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 27.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Historical 17.9%, Drama 12.8%, Third Person 6.1%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Ninja 32.1% ★, Side Scroller 21.5%, Demons 19.4%, Stylized 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

“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 34.2% ★, Swordplay 31.4% ★, Historical 16.5%, Action 11.8%, Atmospheric 4.9%

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 31.4% ★, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 6%

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 29.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Combat 13.6%, Action 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…

Why similar: Swordplay 23% ★, Ninja 21.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20%, Historical 16.5%, Third Person 8.9%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 40% ★, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Violent 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.2%

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Swordplay 33.8% ★, Violent 18.9%, Historical 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action 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: Martial Arts 30.2% ★, Ninja 27.3% ★, Side Scroller 19.3%, Demons 14.5%, Atmospheric 3.9%

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

Why similar: Ninja 34.3% ★, Swordplay 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Historical 10.3%, Action-Adventure 4.5%