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 31.5%, Character Action Game 30.9% ★, Swordplay 10.7%, Gore 9.3%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same surreal, stylish, and eccentric action design philosophy as the developers of the seed game.

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: Character Action Game 26.2% ★, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Swordplay 23.7%, Cyberpunk 7.5%, Gore 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the gold standard for high-speed, technical swordplay combined with an intense cyberpunk narrative.

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: Bullet Time 23.1% ★, Cyberpunk 22.5%, Gore 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same over-the-top, B-movie action aesthetic and arcade-style intensity.

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 29.3%, Bullet Time 17.9% ★, Character Action Game 14.7% ★, Shooter 10.6%, Third Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an incredibly fast-paced, high-octane third-person shooting experience that rewards aggressive play.

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: Character Action Game 34.1% ★, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action 6%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a powerful female protagonist and fast-paced, stylish combat that emphasizes flair and precision.

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

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.4% ★, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Third Person 8.3%, Action 6.5%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the character-action genre, offering deep, rewarding combat systems that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Time 44.2% ★, Gore 24.1%, Shooter 20.7%, Combat 6%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides brutal, visceral combat and intense gunplay that captures the same adrenaline-fueled energy as the seed game.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Bullet Time 43.1% ★, Cyberpunk 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, stylish movement and intense, destructive gunplay in a sleek environment.

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 40.7%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Character Action Game 14.4% ★, Gore 13.8%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar hack-and-slash gameplay with a focus on stylized violence and a female lead.

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 36.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Dystopian 11.5%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a compelling cyberpunk setting with a focus on melee-heavy combat and combo-based systems.

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: Character Action Game 33.4% ★, Swordplay 22.5%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern hack-and-slash that emphasizes technical combat and spectacle-driven encounters.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.1%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Third Person 18.4%, Gore 12.4%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic action game with a similar high-energy, over-the-top tone and focus on melee combat.

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Character Action Game 65.1% ★, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced character action with a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic and fluid movement.

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: Gore 21.2%, Shooter 20%, Third-Person Shooter 19.4%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the eccentric, action-heavy design philosophy and campy tone of the developers.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.7%, Cyberpunk 28%, Shooter 8.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person shooter that captures a gritty, futuristic atmosphere with satisfying combat feedback.

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 34.9%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and a mix of melee and ranged combat mechanics in an action-adventure setting.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 43.7%, Shooter 22.3%, Gore 18.4%, Combat 8%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, cyberpunk-infused shooter that rewards constant movement and aggressive playstyles.

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: Alternate History 24.3%, Cyberpunk 24.1%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dystopian 21.2%, Combat 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed spectacle fighter that delivers intense, fast-paced combat in a 2.5D perspective.

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: Gore 31.8%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 11.4%, Combat 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, fast-paced shooter set in a dark, industrial cyberpunk world with high mobility.

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 58%, Gore 16.1%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same development DNA and over-the-top, zombie-filled action style.

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: Character Action Game 25.6% ★, Swordplay 18.4%, Cyberpunk 18.3%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cyberpunk narrative with action-adventure elements and platforming.

KIBORG is a brutal rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out.

Why similar: Character Action Game 25.1% ★, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11.2%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, difficult action game that emphasizes fast-paced melee and shooting in a sci-fi setting.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 48.6%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, arcade-style shooter that rewards players for creative and aggressive combat maneuvers.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.7%, Cyberpunk 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Dystopian 13.4%, Shooter 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a gritty, action-adventure setting with a focus on cinematic tension.

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 28.8%, Gore 22.8%, Character Action Game 19.5% ★, Action 12.2%, Adventure 9.6%

Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!

Why similar: Swordplay 25.4%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Character Action Game 21% ★, Female Protagonist 14%, Third Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style hack-and-slash focused entirely on tight swordplay and boss encounters.

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 41% ★, Gore 16.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Combat 8.8%

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 50.4%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines cyberpunk aesthetics with action-oriented combat in a unique 2.5D perspective.

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 28.6%, Character Action Game 26.6% ★, Gore 14.2%, Cyberpunk 7.7%, Action 6.3%

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 25.6%, Artificial Intelligence 18.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Gore 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Character Action Game 28.6% ★, Swordplay 18.2%, Alternate History 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, action-focused experience with a dark, atmospheric tone.

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 26.6%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Dystopian 13.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Combat 6.3%

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 48.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 13.4%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar gritty, raw, and 'janky' aesthetic with intense urban combat sequences.

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Gore 38.5%, Female Protagonist 31.1%, Combat 12.9%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 6.9%

A fast-paced PvP FPS built around skill-based movement and deep build crafting, with cinematic, high-intensity combat set in a brutal cyberpunk world inspired by 90s anime.

Why similar: Bullet Time 30.3% ★, Cyberpunk 24.1%, Dystopian 18.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Gore 6.7%

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 29.9%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 6.1%

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 40.4%, Dystopian 34.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 5.9%

Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Third Person 19.5%, Combat 11.6%, 3D 5.8%

Fight against robotic enemies ! In a sexy and futuristic Wave Based Game !

Why similar: Character Action Game 36% ★, Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Cyberpunk 17.6%, Shooter 8%, Gore 5.9%

Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.5%, Shooter 17%, Dystopian 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Combat 9.4%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.8%, Gore 23.1%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

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 56.6%, Third Person 16%, Gore 12.1%, Action 5.9%, 3D 5%

Nelo is the lightning fast, out of this world, genre-blending, bullet-hell, character-action epic meticulously crafted by the loving couple at Magic & Mirrors.

Why similar: Character Action Game 39.8% ★, Bullet Time 16.9% ★, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Hack and Slash 10.7%

Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.4% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Gore 7.8%, Linear 6.4%

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 38.3%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Gore 13.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Action 7.7%

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: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Female Protagonist 18%, Gore 16.4%, Third Person 13.6%, Combat 8.5%

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: Alternate History 28.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Gore 15.2%, 1980s 11.2%, Cyberpunk 10.7%

Full metal schoolgirl destroys an exploitative enterprise! (...while being livestreamed)

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Gore 10.3%, Action 8.5%

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Bullet Time 50% ★, Gore 22.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Action 5.6%

Something evil is brewing deep below New York City and Genevieve Marconi has been hired to uncover it. Shoot and slash your way through an army of robots in this standalone story set in the Steel Carnelian universe.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.5%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Cyberpunk 25.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Third Person 5.4%

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

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.4% ★, Hack and Slash 31.1%, Gore 23%, Action 7%, Adventure 4.5%

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 61.5%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 18.4%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.5%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Gore 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 5.8%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.9% ★, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 6%, 3D 4.2%

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

Why similar: Bullet Time 35.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 26.3%, Gore 17%, Shooter 8.5%, Linear 7.9%

STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.

Why similar: Bullet Time 46.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 7.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Story Rich 4.6%

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.5%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Gore 13.9%, Third Person 9.9%

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 24.2%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Third Person 19.6%, Gore 11.8%, Combat 7.4%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Gore 16.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Combat 8.1%