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 58%, Action 15.5%, Spectacle fighter 13.5% ★, Gore 8.1%, 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 41%, Ninja 23.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 18.4% ★, Action 9.7%, Gore 4.7%

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

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 52.9%, Zombies 17.2%, Action 14.1%, Gore 8.5%, Spectacle fighter 7.3% ★

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 55.7%, Spectacle fighter 18.5% ★, Action 14%, Gore 5.2%, Adventure 3.8%

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

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Zombies 25.2%, Spectacle fighter 13.6% ★, Action 9.5%, Gore 6.4%

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

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 58.5%, Action 19.9%, Gore 12.2%, Comedy 7%, Third Person 2.5%

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

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 72.5%, Action 12%, Gore 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%, Third Person 5.1%

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

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 47.4%, Adventure 26.4%, Gore 26.2%

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

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 38.7%, Action 34.2%, Gore 21.2%, Adventure 5.8%

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

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53%, Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Action 15.9%, Gore 5.3%, Third Person 2.3%

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

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

Why similar: Ninja 43.4% ★, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Gore 10.1%, Action 8.3%, Spectacle fighter 6% ★

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 39.8% ★, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Gore 9.9%, Action 9.2%, Spectacle fighter 8.3% ★

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

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

Why similar: Ninja 45.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Gore 16.4%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 6.4%

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

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 42.1%, Hack and Slash 36.3%, Gore 9.6%, Third Person 7.8%, Adventure 4.1%

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

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 51.2%, Spectacle fighter 22% ★, Action 15.1%, Gore 4.7%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An essential spectacle fighter known for its fluid movement and complex, rewarding 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 40.2% ★, Hack and Slash 36.7%, Action 14.2%, Gore 8.8%

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.

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 41%, Ninja 39.4% ★, Action 15.5%, Adventure 4%

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

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 34.2%, Hack and Slash 29.8%, Action 19.5%, Gore 10%, 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.

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 45.4%, Hack and Slash 42.5%, Third Person 12.1%

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

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 40.6% ★, Hack and Slash 40.5%, Action 17.2%, Third Person 1.6%

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

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 38.9% ★, Hack and Slash 33.3%, Spectacle fighter 20.8% ★, Action 7%

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

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 44.3% ★, Hack and Slash 30.7%, Spectacle fighter 19.7% ★, Action 5.4%

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 81.7% ★, Action 18.3%

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

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 49.7%, Zombies 28.3%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 7%

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 40.2% ★, Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action 9.6%, Spectacle fighter 8.7% ★, Gore 7.2%

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 64.3%, Adventure 35.7%

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 61.2% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Gore 9.6%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.3%

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 46.6% ★, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Zombies 15.2%, Action 7.7%, Gore 4.7%

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

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 42.2% ★, Hack and Slash 27%, Action 9%, Gore 8.7%, Spectacle fighter 7.9% ★

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 42.1%, Action 26.5%, Gore 17%, Adventure 14.4%

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 45.7% ★, Hack and Slash 39.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 5.9%

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

"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 45% ★, Zombies 20.2%, Spectacle fighter 16.8% ★, Gore 8.8%, Action 7.1%

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 68% ★, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 2.6%

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 52.7% ★, Hack and Slash 33.1%, Action 7.2%, Gore 7%

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 73.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Action 12%

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 45% ★, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Gore 12.6%, Action 10.3%, Comedy 2.7%

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 53.3% ★, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 4.8%, Comedy 3.9%

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 48.9%, Gore 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action 10%, Adventure 8%

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 46.5% ★, Hack and Slash 36.2%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 2.5%, Third Person 2.2%

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 53% ★, Gore 19.3%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 10.6%

Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.4%, Gore 17.7%, Action 12.2%, Comedy 7.4%, Adventure 6.6%

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

Why similar: Ninja 59.2% ★, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action 11.2%, Gore 8.6%

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 38.6%, Ninja 27.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.7% ★, Action 9.8%

You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

Why similar: Zombies 55.4%, Action 16.5%, Gore 13.7%, Adventure 8%, Third Person 3.8%

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 48.4% ★, Hack and Slash 25%, Gore 14.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.4%

Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.

Why similar: Ninja 78.5% ★, Action 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%

Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.5%, Spectacle fighter 36.6% ★, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.3%

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%

Zombies have invaded Gamicademi, and now it's up to Blanc and friends to school them! Take them out with crazy combos in this hack 'n' slash with a tag-team in single player, or complete special missions with up to 3 other players with online play!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51%, Zombies 26.6%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Comedy 4.3%

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 45.5%, Spectacle fighter 32.5% ★, Action 14.6%, Adventure 5.3%, Third Person 1.4%

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 60.9%, Action 20%, Gore 10%, Comedy 6.7%, Third Person 2.3%

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 53.6% ★, Hack and Slash 38.2%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 2.8%

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 54.2% ★, Hack and Slash 35.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 2.8%

If he attains the virtue of the long sword, one man can beat ten men. You must attain this virtue in Ninja Legends and recover the stolen shadow scrolls. Enemies will utilize cooperative group attacks to swarm and surround you. Master all the weapons and tactics ... or perish.

Why similar: Ninja 39.5% ★, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Gore 16.5%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 9.5%

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Zombies 37.7%, Hack and Slash 28.4%, Gore 18%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.4%

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 28.9% ★, Hack and Slash 28%, Action 17.9%, Gore 16.7%, Comedy 4.8%