Games Like Wanted: Dead

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.6%, Swordplay 15.1%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 8.1%, Cyberpunk 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same surreal, stylish, and over-the-top hack-and-slash DNA as Wanted: Dead.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.3%, Female Protagonist 31.4%, Action 8.1%, Gore 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar B-movie aesthetic with fast-paced, gore-filled hack-and-slash combat starring a female protagonist.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Swordplay 31%, Cyberpunk 11.2%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for high-speed, visceral swordplay and intense, cinematic action sequences.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.7%, Bullet Time 17.8% ★, Shooter 13.8%, Third Person 10.2%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed hybrid shooter that emphasizes movement and aggressive combat tactics in a sci-fi setting.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Action RPG 14%, Third Person 10.4%, Dystopian 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity hack-and-slash combat with a focus on parrying and a strong female lead.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Swordplay 24.8%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action RPG 14%, Female Protagonist 13%, Third Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that emphasizes dual-character combat and challenging, spectacle-filled encounters.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47%, Female Protagonist 32.4%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 7.5%, Gore 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of spectacle fighters, offering deep, stylish combat systems that reward mastery.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.5%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 10.4%, Story Rich 4.8%, Gore 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the most polished and fluid hack-and-slash combat experience currently available on Steam.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.5%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a compelling cyberpunk narrative with fluid, high-speed swordplay and a memorable female lead.

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Shooter 23.8%, Third-Person Shooter 23.6%, Action-Adventure 22.6%, Action 11.8%, Gore 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic collaboration that captures the same gritty, irreverent, and action-packed personality.

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 26%, Bullet Time 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Third-Person Shooter 12%, Action-Adventure 12%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style third-person shooter that prioritizes pure, over-the-top action over tactical realism.

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.5%, Female Protagonist 24%, Third Person 17%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers over-the-top, campy action with a strong female protagonist and a focus on stylish melee combat.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Third Person 11.7%, Dystopian 8%, Hack and Slash 6%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk action-adventure featuring a female protagonist and a unique combo-customization system.

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34%, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Shooter 16.7%, Swordplay 8.8%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A seamless hybrid of first-person shooting and swordplay that mirrors the fast-paced nature of Wanted: Dead.

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 30.7%, Cyberpunk 30.5%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, one-hit-kill cyberpunk action game that demands precision and mastery of swordplay.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.4%, Cyberpunk 28.4%, Shooter 9%, Third Person 7.7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty third-person shooter that features squad-based mechanics and intense, destructive combat encounters.

Axiom of Maria is an action-adventure game featuring Kay as the protagonist trying to get back her family from an AI in Seoul, a ghost town due to population decline.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.8%, Swordplay 22.6%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends cyberpunk aesthetics with action-platforming and character-driven combat.

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Female Protagonist 30.3%, Third Person 14%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that features a female protagonist and unique time-manipulation mechanics during combat.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.7%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Third Person 15.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense third-person action set within a mysterious, corporate-conspiracy-driven environment.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 58.7%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Dystopian 8.1%, Shooter 8%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced action game set in a dark cyberpunk world that rewards aggressive playstyles.

Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 71.8%, Action 12%, Gore 5.6%, Third Person 5.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creative minds, it shares the same stylized, gore-heavy, and over-the-top action sensibilities.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.

Why similar: Shooter 30.2%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Third Person 22.5%, Story Rich 5.7%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that focuses on tactical combat and atmospheric horror elements.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: Cyberpunk 45.8%, Dystopian 26%, Shooter 22.9%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cyberpunk-themed shooter that incorporates roguelike elements and aggressive movement.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a female protagonist that emphasizes fluid, combo-based combat and exploration.

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: Cyberpunk 43.9%, Hack and Slash 33.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action 7%, Gore 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that focuses on precision swordplay within a gritty, neon-soaked cyberpunk world.

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.9%, Cyberpunk 22.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Third Person 13.3%, Shooter 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game set in a dark, atmospheric, and post-apocalyptic world.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: Shooter 35.5%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Gore 11.8%, Action 10.9%, Cyberpunk 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, fast-paced shooter set in a dark sci-fi universe that encourages aggressive movement and verticality.

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 45.5%, Action RPG 29.1%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 4.5%, Gore 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that places a heavy emphasis on precise swordplay, parrying, and historical-fantasy combat.

This is a TPS game. Shooting, fighting, dress-up, puzzle solving, and more. In the future, a special germ causes humans to be constantly infected and mutated. The protagonist, Jodi, is a brave journalist who goes on her way to find the legendary antidote and is in danger.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27%, Female Protagonist 23%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Shooter 11.4%

This is a new type of PVE combat game that combines elements such as shooting, skill-based battles, exploration, search-and-destroy missions, PVE combat, survival in a free-roaming environment, vehicle control, and character customization.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.9%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong. Slide into bullet time, fight up close, learn each environment's rhythm, and turn every run into a faster, bloodier revenge scene.

Why similar: Bullet Time 36.1% ★, Shooter 25.8%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Gore 7.3%, Action 3.7%

An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.5%, Shooter 22%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Artificial Intelligence 12.5%, Action 7.1%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Third Person 17.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-RPG that features visceral, limb-targeting combat and challenging encounters.

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.5%, Action-Adventure 25.2%, Action 14.1%, Gore 10.1%, Adventure 8%

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: Hack and Slash 49.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Action 8.3%, Gore 7.2%

Fear Effect, the pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, returns!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.7%, Cyberpunk 22.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37.3%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.7%, Gore 14.4%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 5.4%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Dystopian 13.8%, Story Rich 7.1%

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 5%, Gore 3.4%

Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%

Unfinished Business is a new standalone adventure of RoboCop: Rogue City. OmniTower is their fortress, violence their language. Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower and enforce the law amidst the chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.4%, Shooter 18.7%, Action RPG 14%, Dystopian 12%, Story Rich 7.2%

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 62.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 6.1%, Gore 4.1%

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Action RPG 30.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action 7.4%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 49.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Artificial Intelligence 8.9%, Action 6.1%

Revenant is a pixel-art style shooting game set in the near future.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 36.6%, Cyberpunk 24.4%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 7.9%, Linear 6.9%

Bio Goddess: Doomsday Begins is a third-person shooter survival game where players assume the role of a female high school student surviving in a school struck by a biochemical crisis. They investigate the events, uncover their connection to their father, and explore their own identity.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Third Person 9.2%

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.6%, Hack and Slash 29.8%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action 10.4%, Gore 5.8%

Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

Why similar: Swordplay 26.7%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Third Person 10.5%

Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.

Why similar: Bullet Time 39.9% ★, Cyberpunk 33%, Dystopian 15.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Action 4%

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Third Person 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

LEFT ALIVE™ is a brand-new survival action shooter telling a human story of survival from the perspective of three different protagonists during the devastating invasion set in war-torn Novo Slava in 2127.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 54.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Gore 10.2%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 9.7%

Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

Why similar: Shooter 70.9%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 11.6%

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.5%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Alternate History 24.3%, Dystopian 16.2%, Action 2.6%

Memory Lost is a story-driven fast-paced cyberpunk shooter where you are not just fighting enemies — you become them. Possess enemies, adapt their weapons and skills, and fight ruthless corporations. Uncover secrets, upgrade abilities, and shape your own fate in this world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Cyberpunk 31.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Third Person 14.1%, Action 4%

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Bullet Time 30.3% ★, Cyberpunk 25.6%, Dystopian 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Shooter 11.7%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.8%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Dystopian 17%, Shooter 8.6%

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.2%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Third Person 6.8%

Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.

Why similar: Bullet Time 35.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 35.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Linear 7.6%, Gore 6.4%