Games Like YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z

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 56.5%, Action 15.5%, Spectacle fighter 13.7% ★, Gore 8.3%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar surreal, stylized aesthetic and fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash combat.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.2%, Ninja 23% ★, Spectacle fighter 18.1% ★, Action 9.5%, Gore 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for over-the-top spectacle fighters featuring intense swordplay and high-energy action.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.3%, Zombies 25.1%, Spectacle fighter 13.6% ★, Action 9.5%, Gore 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of zombie-slaying, dark humor, and vibrant, over-the-top presentation.

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 50.6%, Zombies 16.8%, Action 13.9%, Gore 8.5%, Spectacle fighter 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A perfect match for the gore-filled, zombie-slaying hack-and-slash gameplay found in Yaiba.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.7%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Action 13.9%, Gore 5.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly stylized, punk-rock take on the action genre with fluid, combo-heavy combat.

Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.6%, Gore 19.3%, Action 16.3%, Beat 'em up 8.6%, Comedy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same eccentric, punk-inspired attitude and brutal melee combat style.

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: Action 46.8%, Gore 27.2%, Adventure 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines crude humor, stylish action, and a unique visual flair that mirrors Yaiba's personality.

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 58%, Gore 16.1%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, janky, and brutal action game that prioritizes visceral melee combat and gunplay.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.1%, Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Action 15.7%, Gore 5.5%, Third Person 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the pinnacle of modern spectacle-fighter mechanics with deep, satisfying combat systems.

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: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Action 33.9%, Gore 21.8%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on relentless, arcade-style destruction and over-the-top character action.

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

Why similar: Ninja 41.4% ★, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Gore 10.3%, Action 8.1%, Spectacle fighter 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: The foundational series that Yaiba parodies and draws its core combat DNA from.

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

Why similar: Ninja 40.4% ★, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Gore 15.7%, Action 10.4%, Spectacle fighter 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features the most aggressive and visceral combat in the mainline series.

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

Why similar: Ninja 37.9% ★, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Gore 10.6%, Action 8.8%, Spectacle fighter 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides the classic, high-difficulty ninja action that Yaiba attempts to subvert.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Spectacle fighter 21.3% ★, Action 14.5%, Gore 4.6%, Beat 'em up 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An essential spectacle fighter known for its fluid movement and complex, rewarding combat.

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

Why similar: Zombies 34%, Hack and Slash 29.8%, Action 19.5%, Gore 10.2%, Spectacle fighter 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A polished take on the zombie-slaying action formula with a focus on fast, bloody combat.

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: Ninja 38.2% ★, Hack and Slash 35.4%, Action 13.9%, Gore 9%, Difficult 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, gore-filled 2D action game that captures the essence of a lethal ninja in a neon-soaked world.

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: Action 41.8%, Hack and Slash 35.9%, Gore 10%, Third Person 8.2%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers incredibly fast-paced, stylish action with a focus on high-speed movement and precision.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.3%, Ninja 37.4% ★, Action 14.9%, Difficult 5.6%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, one-hit-kill ninja experience that emphasizes precision and fluid movement.

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: Ninja 40.1% ★, Hack and Slash 39.9%, Action 17.3%, Third Person 1.8%, Difficult 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action game that blends samurai themes with supernatural threats and hack-and-slash gameplay.

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: Action 24.9%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Gore 14.6%, Difficult 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, melee-focused action game that rewards mastery of combat and precise timing.

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: Ninja 41.6% ★, Hack and Slash 28.4%, Spectacle fighter 18.7% ★, Beat 'em up 6.1%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, 2.5D action game with a dark, cyberpunk aesthetic and fast-paced melee combat.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 46.9% ★, Gore 35.9%, Action 11%, Difficult 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, gore-heavy shooter that rewards aggressive play and style, much like Yaiba.

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

Why similar: Ninja 36.2% ★, Hack and Slash 30.5%, Spectacle fighter 19.6% ★, Beat 'em up 7.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-em-up with a focus on fluid, combo-based combat and ninja-themed action.

Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.4%, Zombies 24.8%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic beat-em-up focused on fighting hordes of zombies with brutal, satisfying attacks.

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: Ninja 39.3% ★, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action 8.9%, Spectacle fighter 8.9% ★, Gore 7.3%

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

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, acrobatic movement and intense, destructive combat in a stylish environment.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Action 64.5%, Adventure 35.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic, gore-filled action game that matches the high-energy intensity of Yaiba's soundtrack and combat.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 59% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Gore 9.7%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 4.1%

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: Ninja 41.2% ★, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Action 8.9%, Gore 8.8%, Spectacle fighter 7.8% ★

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.

Why similar: Ninja 43.5% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Zombies 14.4%, Action 7.3%, Gore 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simple but effective ninja-themed action game that focuses on quick, precise slashes.

Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!

Why similar: Ninja 41% ★, Hack and Slash 35%, Action 8.1%, Beat 'em up 6.7%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique cyberpunk-ninja action game that blends hack-and-slash mechanics with a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 43.6%, Action 25.5%, Gore 17.2%, Adventure 13.8%

"Oedo x Zombie x Rogue-like" A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated, no run will be the same. Decision making will be essential but there are some RPG elements as well.

Why similar: Ninja 43.5% ★, Zombies 19.6%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Gore 8.7%, Action 7%

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Ninja 67.7% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action 12%, Adventure 2.6%

Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.

Why similar: Ninja 69.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.4% ★, Action 11.4%, Beat 'em up 5.7%

Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.

Why similar: Ninja 52.2% ★, Hack and Slash 32.1%, Gore 8.6%, Action 7.2%

Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.

Why similar: Ninja 52.9% ★, Hack and Slash 32%, Action 7.9%, Beat 'em up 7.2%

A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.9%, Spectacle fighter 32.9% ★, Action 14.7%, Adventure 5.3%, Third Person 1.5%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 48.4%, Gore 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action 10%, Adventure 7.9%

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Why similar: Ninja 57.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 10.9%, Gore 8.8%, Difficult 2.8%

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Ninja 44.9% ★, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Gore 13.4%, Action 10.3%, Comedy 2.7%

A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 48.5% ★, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Gore 15%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.4%

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: Ninja 48.7% ★, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action 7.9%, Gore 7.3%, Adventure 4.6%

Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Why similar: Ninja 84.9% ★, Action 15.1%

You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Ninja 26.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.6% ★, Action 9.3%, Beat 'em up 5.8%

A fast-paced action platformer based on the world of Ninja Slayer, a hit manga that sold 4.44 million copies! In the fictional cyberpunk city of Neo-Saitama, take control of Ninja Slayer as he does battle with numerous evil ninjas, all to avenge the death of his wife and child.

Why similar: Ninja 53.5% ★, Hack and Slash 28.4%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 4.8%, Comedy 4%

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: Ninja 43.4% ★, Hack and Slash 38.4%, Action 10.9%, Difficult 4.3%, Third Person 3%

Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.

Why similar: Ninja 48.7% ★, Hack and Slash 34.1%, Beat 'em up 6.4%, Action 4.9%, Difficult 3.4%

Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.4%, Action 18.1%, Beat 'em up 9.6%, Gore 9.5%, Comedy 6.2%

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: Ninja 52.7% ★, Gore 19.7%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 10.5%

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 59.6%, Action 16.8%, Spectacle fighter 12.9% ★, Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 3.3%

Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...

Why similar: Ninja 42.5% ★, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Spectacle fighter 16.7% ★, Action 6.7%, Beat 'em up 5.6%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Ninja 28.6% ★, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Action 17.9%, Gore 17.7%, Comedy 4.9%

Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.8%, Action 19.9%, Gore 11.2%, Beat 'em up 9.9%, Comedy 6.4%

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Ninja 54.4% ★, Hack and Slash 35.3%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 2.8%

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: Ninja 51.8% ★, Action 18.5%, Gore 13.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 6%

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: Ninja 44.7% ★, Hack and Slash 34%, Action 12.2%, Difficult 4.5%, Adventure 2.4%