Games Like Zeno Clash

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Surreal 39.6%, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Action 13.9%, Fantasy 5.5%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this spiritual successor expands on the unique fighting mechanics and bizarre world-building.

Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik.

Why similar: Surreal 30.3%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Fighting 20.6%, Action 9.7%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the surreal narrative and refined first-person melee combat of the original.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Surreal 59.3%, FPS 24.9%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title matches the surreal, unsettling, and intentionally jarring aesthetic that makes Zeno Clash so memorable.

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: FPS 63.7%, First-Person 18.1%, Action 15.2%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, brutal first-person action game that shares the intense, fast-paced combat energy of Zeno Clash.

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: Fighting 44.2%, Action 25.9%, First-Person 24.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Adventure 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person action game that emphasizes precision melee combat and movement.

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Surreal 67.5%, First-Person 18.4%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the surreal, mind-bending first-person exploration that defines the more abstract moments of Zeno Clash.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: First-Person 57.9%, Fantasy 15.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a deeply surreal, strange fantasy world explored through a first-person perspective.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Surreal 46.8%, FPS 28.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychedelic, and fast-paced first-person experience that mirrors the frantic intensity of Zeno Clash.

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Action 48%, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Fantasy 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the punk-infused, stylized fantasy aesthetic and eccentric character design found in Zeno Clash.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: Surreal 45%, FPS 21%, First-Person 11.1%, Action 10%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fantasy-themed first-person shooter that captures a similar sense of otherworldly atmosphere.

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: Action 57.7%, Indie 23.5%, Story Rich 14%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it shares the surreal, story-rich, and fast-paced combat intensity of Zeno Clash.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: FPS 54.4%, First-Person 23.6%, Action 18.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person immersive sim set in a weird-west world that feels as strange as Zeno Clash's setting.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Action 34.4%, Indie 24.1%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of mysterious, surreal storytelling through environmental design and action.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: First-Person 64%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal first-person dungeon crawler that prioritizes strange, dreamlike environments.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 73.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 7.7%, Fantasy 1.1%, Adventure 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on technical, skill-based melee combat that rewards mastery of movement and timing.

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 70.7%, Action 19.3%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Adventure 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, stylized 2D beat-em-up that emphasizes visceral combat and a dark, gritty tone.

Fort Oasis is no paradise—it's a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles. The creator of Turbo Overkill unleashes survival-horror stacked with mysteries and monstrosities. Scavenge to craft weapons, while a voice on your walkie-talkie guides you into the island's depths.

Why similar: Surreal 40.1%, FPS 23.7%, Action 14.2%, First-Person 13%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, first-person survival experience that leans into surreal horror and intense combat.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Surreal 61.1%, Epic 12.8% ★, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.7%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly surreal, music-based experience that shares the 'weird' factor found in Zeno Clash.

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: FPS 44%, Action 24%, First-Person 18.6%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized first-person combat game that forces players to think carefully about their movements in close-quarters encounters.

Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.6%, Action 17.7%, Indie 12.1%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up that shares the absurd, surreal humor and combat-focused gameplay of the seed title.

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Surreal 74.5%, Indie 7.3%, Action 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological action-adventure game that explores strange, dreamlike landscapes.

HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!

Why similar: FPS 54.1%, First-Person 17.4%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a bizarre, surreal narrative and world-building that echoes the eccentric storytelling of Zeno Clash.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: FPS 39.5%, First-Person 17.8%, Action 17.3%, Fantasy 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, retro-inspired first-person shooter that features a distinct, strange fantasy world.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.8%, Action 20.3%, Beautiful 13.2% ★, Indie 9.9%, Fantasy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a fantasy-themed action experience with a strong focus on fluid, combo-based combat.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 48.3%, First-Person 24.3%, Action 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person immersive sim with a dark, unique aesthetic that rewards careful exploration.

Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, Fighting 35.4%, Action 12.7%, Epic 5.5% ★, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Distills the essence of fast-paced, rhythmic fighting into a simple, highly addictive package.

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Fighting 72.2%, Action 17.8%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, surreal fighting game that emphasizes fast, brutal impact and unique character designs.

You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

Why similar: FPS 52.1%, Action 22%, First-Person 12.8%, Indie 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of first-person action and strategy that offers a distinct perspective on combat.

Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.

Why similar: Surreal 42.9%, Beat 'em up 37.7%, Action 7.3%, Indie 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.7%

A handmade action/adventure game based on the rich folklore of the Scottish Borders.

Why similar: Surreal 55.5%, Action 18.9%, Fantasy 7.8%, Indie 6.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Action 39.3%, Indie 25.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Beautiful 6.4% ★, Fantasy 6.2%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Surreal 63.1%, Action 17.6%, Indie 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Aztez is a highly stylized, brutally satisfying beat 'em up set in the world of the Aztec Empire. Take on the role of an elite close combat unit and undergo missions on behalf of the Empire in the turn-based metagame, and fight against warriors and mythological foes alike using 8 unique weapons in real time combat mode.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.7%, Action 29.4%, Indie 11.9%

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Fantasy 29.7%, Action 26.8%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Indie 28.7%, Beautiful 28.4% ★, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Fantasy 11.3%

Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.

Why similar: Action 38.9%, Fantasy 18.2%, Indie 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 8.2%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Action 45.6%, Indie 33.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: Action 55.6%, Fantasy 24.4%, Adventure 6.5%, First-Person 6%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Rebel Engine mixes the stylish combat of a Hack n' Slash with the speed and gunplay of a '90s FPS in a unique, fast-paced action game. Combine gunshots with melee attacks to create devastating combos! Lead the rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation and liberate all of robot-kind!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.3%, FPS 21.4%, Action 11.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Atmospheric 4.2%

From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Why similar: Action 52.2%, Indie 45.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Combining third-person action and guided meditation, Waking is an emotional adventure through your dying mind. Battle the forces of oblivion, conjure the memories of loved ones, and join them in the fight for your life.

Why similar: Action 25.5%, Beautiful 24.8% ★, Fighting 23.9%, Indie 14%, Atmospheric 5.3%

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: Action 37.5%, FPS 33.9%, First-Person 14.4%, Indie 14.2%

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 48.5%, Action 32.6%, First-Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Action 77.5%, Singleplayer 11.6%, Adventure 10.9%

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Why similar: First-Person 26.1%, Surreal 20.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 12.1%, Fantasy 9%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Action 52.4%, Indie 15.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Beautiful 49.2% ★, Action 21.7%, Indie 14.2%, Fantasy 7.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.6%, Surreal 29.3%, Action 12.2%, Indie 7.6%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Indie 36.8%, Adventure 27.8%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Story Rich 13.5%, Singleplayer 5%

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Action 71.5%, Indie 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Punch Planet is a Competitive Sci-Fi 2D fighter with a rich and immersive universe, spanning exotic planets, advanced cities, and alien races.

Why similar: Fighting 74.1%, Action 14.4%, Indie 8.7%, Fantasy 2.9%

Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

Why similar: Fighting 59.6%, First-Person 13.2%, Action 12.5%, Fantasy 6.4%, Indie 4.6%

Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game having a poetic and philosophical side. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"...

Why similar: Surreal 33.8%, First-Person 21.8%, Indie 17.6%, Fantasy 8.6%, Atmospheric 8%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Fantasy 32.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Action 20.3%, Indie 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, Fighting 39.6%, Action 11.6%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: FPS 49%, Action 29.1%, First-Person 10.9%, Indie 8.3%, Atmospheric 1.2%

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.1%, Action 18.7%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Action 66.1%, Indie 29.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Surf through a pulsating, underground world on platforms pulled from thin air in this challenging, psychedelic, rhythm-infused action platformer that has you defying gravity to a pumping beat.

Why similar: Action 41.1%, Indie 35.6%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Singleplayer 6.8%