Games Like WARRIORS: Abyss

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

Why similar: Musou 58.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Martial Arts 11.5% ★, Action RPG 5.7%, Historical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the definitive Musou experience, focusing on large-scale historical battles and intense hack-and-slash combat that mirrors the core of the seed game.

A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

Why similar: Musou 77% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Historical 5.4%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a stylized, historical Musou experience with refined combat mechanics that feel very similar to the fast-paced action of the seed game.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric take on the action-roguelike genre with a focus on visceral combat and character builds.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Martial Arts 17.7% ★, Action RPG 14.9%, Historical 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the historical martial arts theme and challenging action-RPG combat, requiring precision and mastery of weapon styles.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Hack and Slash 23%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action RPG 10%, Roguelike 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully merges the horde-clearing intensity of bullet-heaven games with the gear and skill progression of a traditional action-RPG.

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 33.3%, Historical 18.7%, Action 16.7%, RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, skill-based combat set in a historical fantasy version of Japan, perfect for players who enjoy complex martial arts action.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 8.7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for action-roguelikes, it provides the same addictive loop of combat mastery and character progression found in the seed game.

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 51.1% ★, Action 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on high-stakes, realistic martial arts combat that rewards precision and rhythmic button inputs.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Action RPG 12.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at providing a massive-scale combat experience where you mow down thousands of enemies while building a powerful character.

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: Musou 73.3% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 9%, Historical 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a more narrative-driven Musou experience with a strong focus on historical storytelling.

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: Hack and Slash 40.2%, Action RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, RPG 8%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-intensity, hack-and-slash action with a focus on difficult boss encounters and fluid combat animations.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Hack and Slash 25%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-roguelike features challenging melee combat that feels reminiscent of martial arts films.

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: Martial Arts 54.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Action 20%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that emphasizes parry-based martial arts combat in a unique, stylized setting.

The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now.

Why similar: Musou 75.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action 7.2%, Historical 1.7%, Action RPG 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Musou title that brings together massive rosters and chaotic, large-scale battlefield combat.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.3%, Roguelite 21%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelike emphasizes tactical, melee-focused combat where every swing and dodge matters, mirroring the intensity of the seed game.

A battle of heroes where everyone is the lead! The very first all-stars title for Koei Tecmo! For the first time in Warriors series, flashy action combines both the traits of the original series and new exiting elements such as “Musou Rush”, open scenarios and multiple endings!

Why similar: Musou 82.2% ★, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A crossover Musou title that leans into the chaotic, arcade-style combat that fans of the genre love.

The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content!

Why similar: Musou 77.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best in the series, it offers a massive amount of content and classic Musou gameplay.

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 18%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike combines dark fantasy aesthetics with bullet-heaven mechanics for a challenging experience.

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes fast-paced hack-and-slash combat and exploration.

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: Historical 30.2%, Action RPG 27.3%, Action 24.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grounded, historical martial arts experience with fluid swordplay that feels satisfying and authentic.

Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Roguelite 24.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 10.3%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on inventory management and character building within an action-roguelike framework, allowing for highly customized combat.

Return to Abyss is a mowing survival game with Rogue-Lite elements, upgrade your weapons and use your fighting skills to fight through over 10,000 monsters on screen until defeat the culprit who brought chaos!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.4%, Action RPG 24.5%, Roguelite 22.7%, Action 13.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features chaotic, high-energy combat that feels very similar to the screen-clearing action of the seed game.

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: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Action 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The combat system is entirely built around sword-clashing and parrying, providing the ultimate martial arts challenge.

Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelike 10.8%, Action 8.6%, Top-Down 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a 3D take on the survivor genre, focusing on movement and combat efficiency.

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Historical 8.9%, Roguelite 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-RPG that incorporates roguelike elements and dark fantasy themes into its combat.

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: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 21.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, satisfying horde-clearing experience that is easy to pick up and play.

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: Hack and Slash 70.1%, Action 27%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game where one hit can kill, demanding the same precision and speed as the seed game.

Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends mythology with the bullet-heaven genre, providing a unique perspective on the action-roguelike formula.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 11%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features fast, fluid combat and a unique art style that keeps the gameplay loop engaging.

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 8.9%

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It remains a premier action-roguelike with a massive variety of weapons that allow for diverse, high-speed combat styles.

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 9.2%

Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Martial Arts 18.2% ★, Roguelite 11%, Action RPG 10.3%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 14.9%, Roguelike 13%, Dark Fantasy 8%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Action 12.7%, RPG 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%

Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Action RPG 15.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 8.1%

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Roguelike 8.4%

The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.

Why similar: Martial Arts 19.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Historical 9.4%

Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Roguelike 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: Martial Arts 23.4% ★, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 7.8%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action RPG 13%, Roguelike 8.9%

ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Top-Down 9.2%, RPG 8.1%

Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Historical 14.8%, Roguelike 10.7%

Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.9%, Roguelite 24.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Top-Down 9.6%, Action 7.8%

Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 6%

Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 10.3%, Top-Down 6.1%

3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 8%

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: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Action RPG 19.9%, Historical 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action 9%

Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Action RPG 14.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.2%

Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Action RPG 20.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Action 8.9%

Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action 10.1%

Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, Roguelite 24.2%, Roguelike 13%, Action 8.6%, Top-Down 7.5%

Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, Roguelike 9.5%

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 Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 19%, Action RPG 18.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Third Person 6.1%

DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for.

Why similar: Musou 66.4% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action 6.3%, Historical 5.6%, RPG 2.4%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.7%, RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 9.6%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelite 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Roguelike 8%

Murim Survival is a survival roguelite game where you must survive against constant waves of enemies within a limited time. Explore a dying world, acquire martial arts, equipment, and traits, and be reborn as a hero of Murim.

Why similar: Martial Arts 23.5% ★, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Action RPG 16.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, RPG 9%

Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%