- #1 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
97% matchVery Positive88% of 49,578 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Souls-like 24.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Historical 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Character Customization 8%
Why You'll Like It: From the same studio, it is the closest match to Wo Long’s fast stance-driven melee, punishing bosses, mission-based structure, and obsessive loot grind.
- #2 Nioh: Complete Edition
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 37,890 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 52.1 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 40.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: This is Team NINJA’s earlier blueprint for Wo Long, with the same high-speed samurai soulslike combat, brutal difficulty, and gear-heavy progression.
- #3 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
96% matchVery Positive84% of 4,310 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Action RPG 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, JRPG 13.1%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another Team NINJA action RPG, it shares Wo Long’s mission format, ferocious melee pace, tough encounters, and build-focused loot systems.
- #4 Rise of the Ronin
95% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Souls-like 19.9%, Action RPG 19%, Historical 15.2%, RPG 9.9%, Character Customization 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its Team NINJA DNA shows in the counter-heavy swordplay, martial pacing, and historical setting, even if it is less purely soulslike.
- #5 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 345,362 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Souls-like 42.9%, Difficult 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: If Wo Long’s deflect-focused rhythm was your favorite part, Sekiro is the gold standard for aggressive parry-centric duels and relentless sword combat.
- #6 Thymesia
94% matchVery Positive83% of 9,502 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Action RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is a compact, fast, parry-oriented soulslike that captures Wo Long’s emphasis on pressure, timing, and aggressive boss fights.
- #7 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
93% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Souls-like 30.1%, Difficult 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It pairs Chinese-inspired dark fantasy with fast weapon combat and a punishing soulslike structure that feels very natural for Wo Long fans.
- #8 Lies of P
92% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 11%, Difficult 8.8%, Violent 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its demanding mix of perfect guards, stamina management, and tightly designed boss encounters scratches a very similar combat itch.
- #9 The First Berserker: Khazan
91% matchVery Positive85% of 29,896 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Souls-like 30.9%, Difficult 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its hard-hitting action, sharp dodge-and-guard timing, and intense one-on-one boss duels line up well with Wo Long’s combat-first appeal.
- #10 Black Myth: Wukong
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,196,999 reviews2024
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 41.8 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, RPG 8.4%, Hack and Slash 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-forward than Wo Long, it delivers Chinese mythic atmosphere, flashy melee combat, and a strong focus on difficult boss battles.
- #11 ELDEN RING
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,123,301 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 98.8 hrsMean: 151.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its flexible builds, high-stakes combat, and constant sense of danger make it an easy recommendation for anyone wanting a broader soulslike follow-up.
- #12 Lords of the Fallen
89% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 9.6%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern soulslike offers weighty melee, challenging encounters, and a dark fantasy world that should click if you want more punishing third-person combat.
- #13 DARK SOULS™ III
89% matchVery Positive94% of 432,074 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 44.9 hrsMean: 108.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Why similar: Souls-like 39.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Action RPG 7.3%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It lacks Wo Long’s deflect system, but its fast-paced dark-fantasy melee and boss quality make it one of the strongest adjacent soulslikes.
- #14 Mortal Shell
88% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 10.4%, Action RPG 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is slower and heavier than Wo Long, but its stamina-based melee, severe difficulty, and oppressive atmosphere fit the same hardcore action-RPG niche.
- #15 Steelrising
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Character Customization 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its dodge-and-counter combat, boss-focused structure, and lighter take on the soulslike formula make it a solid pick for players who liked Wo Long’s pacing.
- #16 CODE VEIN
86% matchVery Positive83% of 61,203 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Character Customization 9%, JRPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled soulslike keeps the pressure on with fast melee, character builds, and challenging encounters that echo Wo Long’s action-RPG side.
- #17 The Surge 2
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,164 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Souls-like 54.8%, Difficult 8.6%, RPG 8.1%, Violent 5.4%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its faster tempo, directional parries, and aggressive melee flow make it one of the better non-fantasy games for replicating Wo Long’s combat intensity.
- #18 Enotria: The Last Song
84% matchMixed69% of 2,490 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Violent 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its faster, parry-friendly combat and emphasis on build switching make it closer to Wo Long’s tempo than many heavier soulslikes.
- #19 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, Difficult 13.7%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward dark-fantasy soulslike with stamina-based melee and grim boss encounters that will feel familiar to Wo Long players.
- #20 Fate/Samurai Remnant
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,811 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.8%, Historical 21.7%, JRPG 20.7%, RPG 11.5%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more action RPG than soulslike, but its historical Japanese setting and stylish weapon combat should resonate with players who liked Wo Long’s swordplay.
- #21 Ashen
84% matchMixed67% of 3,769 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its more minimalist style still offers the same rewarding mix of careful melee, dangerous exploration, and soulslike tension.
- #22 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
83% matchVery Positive84% of 126,754 reviews2015
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 40.1 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.1%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 13.9%, Action RPG 7.2%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is more methodical than Wo Long, but its punishing enemy design and old-school souls structure make it a worthwhile genre touchstone.
- #23 Sword and Fairy 7
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,993 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Why similar: Martial Arts 37.1% ★, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its Chinese fantasy world, martial-arts flavor, and action-RPG combat make it a good pick if Wo Long’s setting mattered as much as its challenge.
- #24 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 79,973 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Souls-like 53.6%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 8.5%, Character Customization 7.5%, Difficult 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its stance-based lightsaber combat, deflections, and tough boss fights deliver a more accessible but still very satisfying version of Wo Long’s combat rhythm.
- #25 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
79% matchVery Positive94% of 88,993 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 47.4 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: Souls-like 29.9%, Historical 16.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Gore 8.7%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is less punishing than Wo Long, yet its parry-driven katana combat and historical East Asian atmosphere make it an excellent mood match.
- #26 Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
81% matchMixed63% of 9,558 reviews2020
Dev: SOFTSTAR
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.2% ★, Historical 20.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 10.4%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It trades some difficulty for smoother storytelling, but its Chinese historical-fantasy setting and real-time melee make it a strong thematic match.
- #27 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,328 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Souls-like 38.2%, Action RPG 18.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, RPG 7.4%, Fantasy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter, more approachable action RPG, but its dodge-heavy combat and mythic setting overlap with Wo Long’s action-adventure side.
- #28 STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
79% matchVery Positive88% of 169,639 reviews2019
Dev: Respawn EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.1%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, RPG 9.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is another strong choice if you mainly want disciplined melee combat built around guard pressure, parries, and deliberate duels.
- #29 Nioh 3
77% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Souls-like 22.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #30 Sifu
78% matchVery Positive92% of 25,764 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 30.3% ★, Souls-like 27.7%, Difficult 20.2%, Action 6.6%, Third Person 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Although it drops the RPG structure, its precision-focused martial combat, punishing difficulty, and mastery-driven progression echo Wo Long’s demand for timing and discipline.
- #31 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
77% matchVery Positive93% of 28,542 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 30.0 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Martial Arts 26% ★, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Historical 18%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 8.4%
- #32 WARRIORS: Abyss
76% matchVery Positive86% of 2,098 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Martial Arts 17.8% ★, Action RPG 14.6%, Historical 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #33 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.
Why similar: Souls-like 50.2%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 12%, Action 8%, Third Person 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive world, high-risk melee combat, and harsh learning curve appeal to players who want another demanding and atmospheric soulslike.
- #34 NINJA GAIDEN 4
75% matchVery Positive89% of 8,530 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33.2%, Gore 17.2%, Difficult 15.7%, Action 13.1%, Violent 13%
- #35 CODE VEIN II
76% matchMixed63% of 5,889 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Action RPG 15.9%, Character Customization 10.9%, RPG 10.8%, JRPG 10.3%
- #36 WARRIORS OROCHI 4
74% matchVery Positive87% of 5,545 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 69.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hack and Slash 44.8%, Action 27.6%, Historical 10.4%, Co-op 7%, Action RPG 4.6%
- #37 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
71% matchVery Positive90% of 51,186 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: Action RPG 27.6%, JRPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #38 Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)
73% matchVery Positive86% of 48,741 reviews2018
Dev: 上海烛龙信息科技有限公司Pub: 北京网元圣唐娱乐科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.2% ★, RPG 21.4%, Action RPG 20.6%, Souls-like 6.6%, Hack and Slash 5.6%
- #39 Blade of Darkness
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Gore 8.5%, Violent 8.4%
- #40 WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition
72% matchVery Positive89% of 2,447 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hack and Slash 47.6%, Action 21.4%, Fantasy 14.1%, Co-op 9.5%, Adventure 4.3%
- #41 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,808 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Gore 14%, Difficult 13.7%, Violent 9.4%
- #42 DYNASTY WARRIORS 9
75% matchMostly Negative36% of 10,171 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 111.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience the thrill of one versus thousands in an all new open world setting with DYNASTY WARRIORS 9! Travel through Ancient China depicted on a single, vast, open-world map, master the new State Combo System, and watch the Three Kingdoms story unfold through a cast of 90 playable characters!
Why similar: Action 72.7%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Historical 7.6%, Action RPG 4.1%, Co-op 1.4%
- #43 Stellar Blade™
68% matchVery Positive94% of 84,403 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Souls-like 40.5%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 15.1%, Action 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #44 SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,535 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hack and Slash 42%, Historical 32.2%, Action 13.5%, Co-op 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #45 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
74% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, RPG 7.6%
- #46 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
73% matchMixed66% of 1,630 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 188.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Hack and Slash 31%, Character Customization 20.2%, Historical 19.4%, Action 13.6%, RPG 8.4%
- #47 Lost Soul Aside™
70% matchMixed59% of 1,988 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 16.9%, JRPG 12.1%, RPG 9.7%
- #48 No Rest for the Wicked
68% matchVery Positive80% of 74,907 reviews2024
Dev: Moon Studios GmbH
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Action RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Character Customization 9.4%
- #49 Salt and Sanctuary
71% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Souls-like 54.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Difficult 12.5%, RPG 5.2%, Action RPG 4.6%
- #50 WILD HEARTS™
71% matchMixed47% of 12,859 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
Why similar: Souls-like 30%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, RPG 13.1%, Co-op 10.8%, Action 8.6%
- #51 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
67% matchVery Positive82% of 179,308 reviews2025
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 41.3 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Why similar: Souls-like 54.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Co-op 8.2%, Violent 7%, RPG 6.3%
- #52 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 35,541 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 51.7 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: Action RPG 27.5%, Violent 17.8%, RPG 15.4%, Action 14%, Third Person 8.9%
- #53 Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
69% matchMixed66% of 4,273 reviews2024
Dev: ZUIJIANGYUE GamePub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 24.2% ★, Historical 20.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 7.6%
- #54 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
70% matchVery Positive84% of 13,928 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 50.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.4%, Historical 23.6%, Action 10.3%, Action RPG 5.7%, Third Person 5.5%
- #55 AI LIMIT
65% matchVery Positive92% of 34,078 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 54.4%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Action 4.7%
- #56 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
69% matchMixed63% of 1,182 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, JRPG 11.4%
- #57 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
67% matchVery Positive92% of 147,309 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.1 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Action RPG 7.7%, RPG 6.1%
- #58 Tales of ARISE
66% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: Action RPG 23.5%, JRPG 23.1%, RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
- #59 Redemption of Liuyin
66% matchVery Positive83% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Action RPG 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.6%
- #60 Dark Fantasy Warriors
69% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 8.8%, Action 6.3%