- #1 Samurai: Ronin's Path
97% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
Why similar: Samurai 38.6% ★, Ninja 21% ★, Souls-like 19.8%, Swordplay 8.4%, Historical 4.1%
- #2 Rise of the Ronin
96% matchMixed63% of 10,930 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Samurai 30% ★, Swordplay 18.3%, Souls-like 14.5%, Ninja 10.7% ★, Historical 5.2%
- #3 Gurei
96% matchVery Positive85% of 273 reviews2026
Dev: Lobo Sagaz studioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.
Why similar: Samurai 40.1% ★, Boss Rush 37.9% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Action 3.5%, Combat 1.6%
- #4 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
94% matchVery Positive94% of 95,503 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 48.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Samurai 36.1% ★, Ninja 21.9% ★, Souls-like 16.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Historical 4.3%
- #5 The Recuperation
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adriel AuPub: AUdyssey Studios
Windows
Face three escalating boss rush sequences in this souls-like deckbuilding RPG set in a shifting dreamscape. Slash, deflect, shoot, and blast through enemies to unlock powerful magical abilities. Equip the spells strategically to create powerful synergies as you draw their outline to cast them.
Why similar: Boss Rush 38.3% ★, Ninja 25.7% ★, Souls-like 23.1%, RPG 4.1%, Action RPG 2.8%
- #6 EVERCHAINED
93% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Chief's Hammock
Windows
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 61% ★, Souls-like 25.9%, RPG 3.6%, Action 3.2%, Action RPG 3%
- #7 Nioh: Complete Edition
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 38,864 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 44.2%, Samurai 17.5% ★, Ninja 17.2% ★, RPG 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #8 Shadow War
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gomashio
Windows
"Shadow War" is a 2D action game focused on combat with a Japanese-inspired atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of combat actions by combining normal attack combos, parries, guarding, and skills that consume Spirit.
Why similar: Samurai 60.8% ★, Ninja 26% ★, Swordplay 8.4%, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #9 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 39,195 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Samurai 49.8% ★, Ninja 23% ★, Swordplay 10.4%, Historical 5.3%, RPG 2.5%
- #10 Project BS
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DDish
Windows
Project BS is a 3D action RPG that explores a fantasy world. Take on a journey with Sienna, a dragonewt girl, and fight against formidable opponents and rivals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.7% ★, Souls-like 27%, Fantasy 4.3%, Action RPG 3.3%, Action 3.3%
- #11 The Trials of the Forsaken Knight
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clown Logic Games
Windows
A fast-paced medieval fantasy dueling game. Master your abilities, time each move with precision, and outmaneuver your enemies in brutal real-time combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 30% ★, Souls-like 26.8%, Swordplay 23.7%, Medieval 11.2%, Action 3.7%
- #12 SwingHard VR
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Grey Gods
Windows
Dodge with real footwork against challenging bosses. Move your arms as fast as you can to do damage. Swing hard, move often, you'll need to exercise your mind and body to win in this boss rush dark fantasy VR action game. Git Gud, Git fit, Workout guaranteed.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.2% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Swordplay 18.6%, Medieval 6.6%, Action 3.1%
- #13 Illusive Domain
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kemonomimic Games
Windows
Deflect, parry, and defeat your opponents through intense boss rush action. Fight for you and your allies’ freedom, lest you remain entombed forever more.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.1% ★, Ninja 23.7% ★, Souls-like 17.1%, Swordplay 8.5%, Action 2.2%
- #14 Rubinite
86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,223 reviews2026
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57% ★, Souls-like 27.1%, Medieval 4.6%, Action RPG 3.4%, RPG 3%
- #15 The Magic Master
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BERCAMILAN
Windows
A soulslike inspired game with a magic-only, long-range combat system. Defeat unique bosses along a linear path and unlock new spells.
Why similar: Boss Rush 62% ★, Souls-like 29.2%, RPG 4.1%, Action 2.6%, Third Person 1%
- #16 The Lubs 2: Straw Hats
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meerkat Gameworks
Windows
The Lubs 2 : Straw Hats is a 2D action platformer game with RPG factors. Answer the Holy Council's call and fight against Krilton rebellion! The Straw Hats must be paid of their debt and Yunlingen must be in peace again!
Why similar: Samurai 52.5% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, Swordplay 9.2%, Medieval 6.4%, RPG 3.2%
- #17 Dragon Knight
85% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MachNone
Windows
Dragon Knight is a soulslike parody in which you play as the worst knight in the kingdom sent on the classic quest- Take the magic sword, save the monster, slay the girl... err, no, was it…
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.3% ★, Souls-like 26.3%, Swordplay 11.8%, Medieval 7.5%, Action RPG 3%
- #18 WALTO
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: KUKUKU GAMES
Windows
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 61.4% ★, Souls-like 32.6%, Action 3%, Fantasy 1.5%, Combat 1.2%
- #19 BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: DoubleJLabs
Windows
BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush is a 2D Souls-like boss rush action game where you move across a 5x2 grid, dodge, parry, and strike with precise timing. With 20+ unique boss-type monsters and 2 playable classes, it delivers short, dense battles and rewarding retries.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.4% ★, Souls-like 25.9%, Swordplay 13.4%, Action RPG 2.9%, RPG 2.9%
- #20 Red Masked Ronin: Desires and Shadows
82% matchMixed65% of 179 reviews2026
Dev: Light Hunt Games
Windows
"Red Masked Ronin" is an open-world adult game where you play the lustful life of a Ronin in feudal Japan’s Middle Ages. The journey, beginning as a wandering Ronin, is shaped by seductive encounters and unexpectedly deepening passions.
Why similar: Samurai 57% ★, Swordplay 15.3%, Medieval 6.9%, Realistic 6.4%, RPG 3.8%
- #21 ITTO
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NiQSiMPub: HiBiGA
Windows
Forge your own swordsmanship in this hardcore samurai survival action game. Build custom combo chains, master precise swordplay, and survive against endless waves of samurai and legendary swordsmen.
Why similar: Samurai 67.2% ★, Swordplay 19.3%, Action 5.7%, Historical 3.4%, 3D 2%
- #22 BATTLE SHADOW ARENA
82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Zni Games
Windows
A skill-based 1v1 action game where you combine weapons and elements to build custom combos and take on ever-stronger bosses in your own style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.2% ★, Souls-like 24.3%, Swordplay 15.8%, Fantasy 3.5%, Action RPG 3.2%
- #23 Boss Slayers
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RollCreators
Windows
No game to play with a friend? Now you're a team of boss hunters. Challenge the most dangerous monsters! Dodge rains of projectiles, seize the right moment to attack and discover the weaknesses of cunning bosses.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.1% ★, Souls-like 26%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Fantasy 3.4%, Action 2.1%
- #24 ESCAVE
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MatchStick Studios
Windows
ESCAVE is a fast paced boss rush game that challenges your mastery of movement and timing. Every jump and dash drains mana, which is replenished by parrying. Face divine incarnations, claim their powers, and face the GOD himself in the final battle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.2% ★, Souls-like 25.1%, Medieval 7.4%, RPG 4.5%, Action 3.2%
- #25 Beyond The Roots
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Requiem For A New God
Windows
Rise to the ranks of gods. Defeat the powerful fallen angels standing in your way in this challenging pixel-art boss rush, and earn your place in paradise.
Why similar: Boss Rush 73.4% ★, Souls-like 18.4%, Action 3.2%, Adventure 2.6%, Combat 1.6%
- #26 Trickington Hollow
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIBBY PETE
Windows
A K-Pop, Halloween boss rush souls-like. Ride your horse, glide, swim, and grapple to find bosses. Swing your cleaver in stylish attacks, parry with candy, and trick or treat your way to victory. Take down bosses to original songs. Restore the bonfire's flame to the land of Trickington.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.3% ★, Souls-like 26.8%, Swordplay 14.4%, Combat 2%, Third Person 1.9%
- #27 Bloodless
79% matchVery Positive83% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Point N' SheepPub: Shoreline Games
Windows
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: Samurai 51.4% ★, Ninja 21.2% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, Combat 2.5%, Action 2%
- #28 Crown's Trial
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gilded Games
Windows
Crown's Trial is a Souls-Lite Boss Rush where each battle takes place in a different realm. Master tight combat mechanics to defeat legendary heroes inspired from various historical eras like Ancient Rome, Feudal Japan, the Crusades, and many more.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.4% ★, Souls-like 25.4%, Fantasy 4.9%, Combat 2.6%, Action 2.4%
- #29 Two Strikes
76% matchVery Positive90% of 314 reviews2025
Dev: Retro ReactorPub: Entalto Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Samurai 54% ★, Ninja 18.1% ★, PvP 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Historical 5.5%
- #30 Crimson Capes
76% matchVery Positive92% of 177 reviews2026
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
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: Souls-like 31.1%, Swordplay 20.7%, Medieval 10.4%, PvP 8.1%, Online Co-Op 6.6%
- #31 yebushou:defeat pirates
78% matchMixed50% of 88 reviews2023
Pub:
Windows
Find the leaders of each area and use your skills and reflexes to kill them.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Ninja 21.6% ★, Swordplay 16.5%, Realistic 7.2%, RPG 6.2%
- #32 Bananner Nababber
77% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2022
Dev: LazroolPub: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 64.8% ★, Souls-like 27.6%, Action 6%, Combat 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #33 Boss Rush: Mythology
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Boss Rush: Mythology - This is an action game in which you have to fight various creatures and gods from Greek, Scandinavian, Slavic and Egyptian mythologies.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.8% ★, Souls-like 26.8%, Swordplay 12.7%, Fantasy 3.6%, Action 2.8%
- #34 Die Deep
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Die Deep is an action game focused purely on the confrontation with your enemies. No exploration, no puzzles, The only core is Combat. One reckless move or greedy strike, and it’s all over. Answer the silent call of the abyss. Descend into the depths to find your forgotten desires.
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.4% ★, Souls-like 30.5%, Action RPG 3.2%, Action 2.9%, Combat 2.7%
- #35 Blood Moon Duel
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChaosXTRM games
Windows · Linux
Blood Moon Duel is a fast, lethal pixel-art samurai dueling game. Read your opponent, clash blades, parry, dodge, and strike first in atmospheric arenas where one wrong move can decide everything.
Why similar: Samurai 61.6% ★, Swordplay 20%, PvP 10.3%, Action 3.4%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #36 Forsaken Ones
74% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Verossim
Windows
A soulslike action game focused on boss battles. Push your limits, learn from death, and overcome obstacles in a hostile world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.1% ★, Souls-like 28.2%, Medieval 5.2%, Combat 2.4%, Fantasy 2.3%
- #37 Bloodface
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Iron Forge Games
Windows
An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Medieval 17.6%, Swordplay 12.5%, Realistic 10.2%, RPG 8.8%
- #38 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,302 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.3%, Swordplay 29.7%, Boss Rush 17.4% ★, Action 5.4%, Combat 2.6%
- #39 Warlord: Awaji
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Darkmatter Games
Windows
Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!
Why similar: Samurai 64.5% ★, Swordplay 14.2%, Historical 8.7%, Medieval 4%, Action 3.6%
- #40 Bato Battō
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Pismo
Windows
Bato Battō is a 3D platformer-fighter set in classic arena-style multiplayer. Fight with unique direction based melee combat, athletic movement, and multi-chain combos using stylized physics. Compete a variety of game modes - Deathmatch, CTF, King of the Hill, Multi-Team and more!
Why similar: Samurai 36.1% ★, Ninja 14.8% ★, Swordplay 13.7%, PvP 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #41 Onimusha: Warlords
72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,501 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Samurai 62.7% ★, Ninja 21.9% ★, Swordplay 6.8%, Action 6.1%, Third Person 1.8%
- #42 Abyss Unleashed
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Basasak
Windows
Abyss Unleashed is a 1-4 player action platformer RPG set on a lonely island. Powerful bosses with diverse patterns await your challenge. Experience intense boss battles through precise control and strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.5% ★, Online Co-Op 15.7%, RPG 6.2%, Action 3.7%, Action RPG 3.4%
- #43 Onikura
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Dark StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.7% ★, Souls-like 26.6%, Action 3.5%, Combat 3.2%, Adventure 1.7%
- #44 Lionhearts: Mêlée
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Credenzio Studios LLC
Windows
Compete in medieval tournaments during the Crusades and prove your skill against fierce opponents. Earn "favor" to unlock new weapons, armor, and outfits. Experience a glimpse of the world of Lionhearts in this standalone test of strength.
Why similar: Swordplay 26%, PvP 20.3%, Medieval 15.5%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Historical 7.6%
- #45 Titan Souls
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,795 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.3%, Boss Rush 45.3% ★, Action 2.8%, Adventure 2.1%, Fantasy 1.9%
- #46 Shadow Watcher
71% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: 蓝色魅力
Windows
This game is a RPG action type game with female protagonists. Use all kinds of active and passive skills: assassination, back stabbing, rebound, counterattack, pursuit, combo, and active skills to show their skills in the face of a variety of enemies in bloody confrontation.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Ninja 23.2% ★, Swordplay 16.3%, Medieval 9.3%, Realistic 6.9%
- #47 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
Why similar: Samurai 33.1% ★, Souls-like 26.6%, Swordplay 21.5%, Action 5.6%, Action RPG 4.2%
- #48 Boss Pit
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sticky Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Boss Pit is Punch-Out! with swords and shields instead of boxing gloves. Every fight is a boss fight against a fantasy monster. There is no world to travel, levels to traverse, or trash monsters to grind. Just encounter after encounter of deadly bosses in a Colosseum of death and destruction.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.8% ★, Souls-like 39.8%, Action 8.6%, Combat 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #49 The Pit
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucas GodtfredsenPub: Huginn
Windows
Descend the Pit — a duelist roguelite in a neon-rotted district. One floor, one duel: read the telegraph, spend your stamina, break their poise. Bank your cred and extract, or push deeper where the Hunger waits. Every scrap of wealth up top is something the Pit spat back.
Why similar: Boss Rush 61.6% ★, Souls-like 26.2%, RPG 5.2%, Action RPG 3%, Action 2.8%
- #50 Divinus Vanitas
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 reviews2022
Dev: Project ErilPub: Kajak Games
Windows
This multiplayer souls-inspired spell-casting game sees you collecting equipment and finding new spells to help on your journey of proving your worth to the gods, and redeeming yourself from the cardinal sin of mortality. Explore the floating island and unravel the secrets of the fragmented world.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Medieval 9.2%, RPG 7.6%
- #51 Susanoo: Typing Action
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vincent Dgoat
Windows
A Sekiro-like typing game. Defeat enemies through typing and parry their attacks with precise timing.
Why similar: Samurai 60.3% ★, Souls-like 29.7%, Action 3%, Third Person 2.7%, Combat 2.3%
- #52 Champion of Andia
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: DCJ Group LLC
Windows
Step into a dynamic Action RPG Arena Fighter set in a medieval fantasy realm. Create your champion, battle waves of enemies and level up with friends in solo or cooperative play. Earn gold for powerful gear and powerups!
Why similar: Swordplay 22.9%, Medieval 15.3%, PvP 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Online Co-Op 11%
- #53 Cursed Blood
66% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: David Marquardt Studios
Windows
Cursed Blood is a brutal 1-4 player co-op melee roguelike. Play as vengeful Samurai Apes fueled by rage, unleashing a whirlwind of lightning-fast combat. Spill blood, sever limbs, and claim your vengeance!
Why similar: Samurai 52.4% ★, Ninja 27.5% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Action 2.9%
- #54 Light Odyssey
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SSUN GAMESPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Light Odyssey is a soulslike boss rush where every battle is a test of mastery. Play as Bandi and fight to restore light to a world consumed by shadows. Face off against towering colossi in three deadly phases that demand precision, patience, and adaptation.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.5% ★, Souls-like 29.2%, Action 2.4%, 3D 1.6%, Combat 1.6%
- #55 Lucid Dream
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ragdall_Pub: Ragdoll_
Windows · Mac
Lucid Dream is a top-down action shooter with intense combat and hard boss fights. Explore layered areas, collect powerful upgrades, and build your own playstyle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.3% ★, Souls-like 40.1%, Action 5%, Adventure 3.3%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #56 Sword of the Samurai
70% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!
Why similar: Samurai 70.3% ★, Swordplay 13.8%, Historical 7.8%, RPG 3.7%, Adventure 2.5%
- #57 Baphomet
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mélancolie DiaboliquePub: Mélancolie DIabolique
Windows
Baphomet is an engaging Narrative Action RPG that plunges players into the role of a Priest battling demons. Embark on a journey to exorcise and combat these malevolent forces in diverse settings such as dungeons, villages, cemeteries, catacombs, Hell, and beyond.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Swordplay 21.5%, Medieval 11.1%, Historical 9.3%, Realistic 6%
- #58 Sword Islands
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Void Reality Lab
Windows
Dive into the digital world and master your blade in a VR experience designed with action and exploration in mind. Go solo or join your party, with up to 4 players in a co-op campaign.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Swordplay 26.2%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Medieval 8.4%, Action RPG 4.8%
- #59 Perennial Order
65% matchVery Positive93% of 786 reviews2024
Dev: Gardenfiend GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.7% ★, Souls-like 26.6%, Online Co-Op 10%, RPG 3.7%, Action 1.9%