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Games like Hades, Hades II, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 7, 2026

  • 1
    1
    Hades
    2020 September 2020 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.98 Excellent++
    Rating Hades
  • 2
    2
    Hades II
    2025 September 2025 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.87 Excellent+
    Rating Hades II
  • 3
    3
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
    2013 February 2013 by PlatinumGames
    Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    7.74 Excellent+
    Rating Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
  • 4
    4
    Blasphemous II
    2023 August 2023 by The Game Kitchen
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    7.57 Excellent
    Rating Blasphemous II
  • 5
    5
    Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
    2006 January 2006 by Capcom Production Studio 1
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.55 Excellent
    Rating Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
  • 6
    6
    Black Myth: Wukong
    2024 August 2024 by Game Science
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.53 Excellent
    Rating Black Myth: Wukong
  • 7
    7
    Devil May Cry 5
    2019 March 2019 by Capcom Development Division 1
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.27 Excellent-
    Rating Devil May Cry 5
  • 8
    8
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
    2020 July 2020 by Inti Creates
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    7.23 Excellent-
    Rating Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
  • 9
    9
    The First Berserker: Khazan
    2025 March 2025 by Neople
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Third person
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Third person
    7.04 Excellent--
    Rating The First Berserker: Khazan
  • 10
    10
    Furi
    2016 July 2016 by The Game Bakers
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.97 Excellent--
    Rating Furi
  • 11
    11
    Hyper Light Drifter
    2016 March 2016 by Heart Machine
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.96 Excellent--
    Rating Hyper Light Drifter
  • 12
    12
    One Finger Death Punch 2
    2019 April 2019 by Silver Dollar Games
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    6.94 Excellent--
    Rating One Finger Death Punch 2
  • 13
    13
    Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
    2015 June 2015 by Capcom Production Studio 1
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.92 Excellent--
    Rating Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
  • 14
    14
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    2018 May 2018 by Inti Creates
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    6.90 Excellent--
    Rating Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
  • 15
    15
    Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition
    2021 February 2021 by Team NINJA
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.90 Excellent--
    Rating Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition
  • 16
    16
    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
    2003 September 2003 by Nihon Falcom
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.88 Excellent--
    Rating Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
  • 17
    17
    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
    2020 November 2020 by Edelweiss
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    6.86 Good++
    Rating Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
  • 18
    18
    Touhou Luna Nights
    2019 February 2019 by Team Ladybug
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.81 Good++
    Rating Touhou Luna Nights
  • 19
    19
    Guacamelee!
    2013 April 2013 by Drinkbox Studios
    Platform, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    Platform, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    6.81 Good++
    Rating Guacamelee!
  • 20
    20
    Sifu
    2022 February 2022 by Sloclap
    Hack and Slash, Third person, Rogue-like
    Hack and Slash, Third person, Rogue-like
    6.78 Good++
    Rating Sifu
  • 21
    21
    Afterimage: Deluxe Edition
    2023 April 2023 by Aurogon
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    6.74 Good++
    Rating Afterimage: Deluxe Edition
  • 22
    22
    Dead Rising
    2006 August 2006 by QLOC
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Horror
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Horror
    6.71 Good++
    Rating Dead Rising
  • 23
    23
    Blasphemous
    2019 September 2019 by The Game Kitchen
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.71 Good++
    Rating Blasphemous
  • 24
    24
    Full Metal Furies
    2018 January 2018 by Cellar Door Games
    Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.63 Good++
    Rating Full Metal Furies
  • 25
    25
    Risk of Rain
    2013 November 2013 by Hopoo Games
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    6.61 Good+
    Rating Risk of Rain
  • 26
    26
    Ravenswatch
    2024 September 2024 by Passtech Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.59 Good+
    Rating Ravenswatch
  • 27
    27
    Devil May Cry 4
    2008 January 2008 by Capcom Production Studio 1
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.57 Good+
    Rating Devil May Cry 4
  • 28
    28
    Cyber Shadow
    2021 January 2021 by Mechanical Head Studios
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.54 Good+
    Rating Cyber Shadow
  • 29
    29
    Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
    2014 July 2014 by Drinkbox Studios
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.52 Good+
    Rating Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
  • 30
    30
    The Wonderful 101: Remastered
    2020 May 2020 by PlatinumGames
    Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.50 Good+
    Rating The Wonderful 101: Remastered
  • 31
    31
    Nioh
    2017 February 2017 by Team NINJA
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.46 Good+
    Rating Nioh
  • 32
    32
    Steelrising
    2022 September 2022 by Spiders
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.46 Good+
    Rating Steelrising
  • 33
    33
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
    2008 September 2008 by LucasArts
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.41 Good+
    Rating Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
  • 34
    34
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
    2020 January 2020 by CyberConnect2
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.40 Good+
    Rating Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
  • 35
    35
    Guacamelee! 2
    2018 August 2018 by Drinkbox Studios
    Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash
    6.39 Good+
    Rating Guacamelee! 2
  • 36
    36
    Thymesia
    2022 August 2022 by OverBorder Studio
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.36 Good
    Rating Thymesia
  • 37
    37
    Darksiders III
    2018 November 2018 by Gunfire Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.36 Good
    Rating Darksiders III
  • 38
    38
    Ghostrunner II
    2023 October 2023 by One More Level
    Platform, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    Platform, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    6.36 Good
    Rating Ghostrunner II
  • 39
    39
    Boomerang X
    2021 July 2021 by DANG!
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.33 Good
    Rating Boomerang X
  • 40
    40
    One Finger Death Punch
    2013 September 2013 by Silver Dollar Games
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    6.33 Good
    Rating One Finger Death Punch
  • 41
    41
    Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
    2016 November 2016 by Kaiko
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.22 Good
    Rating Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
  • 42
    42
    Apotheon
    2015 February 2015 by Alientrap Games Inc
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.16 Good
    Rating Apotheon
  • 43
    43
    Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
    2021 July 2021 by Doborog Games
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    6.11 Good-
    Rating Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
  • 44
    44
    Mr. Shifty
    2017 April 2017 by Team Shifty
    Fighting, Shooter, Puzzle
    Fighting, Shooter, Puzzle
    6.07 Good-
    Rating Mr. Shifty
  • 45
    45
    Ape Out
    2019 February 2019 by Gabe Cuzzillo
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.01 Good-
    Rating Ape Out
  • 46
    46
    Kung Fury: Street Rage
    2015 May 2015 by Hello There Games
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    5.91 Good-
    Rating Kung Fury: Street Rage
  • 47
    47
    Risen
    2009 October 2009 by Piranha Bytes
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.84 Good--
    Rating Risen
  • 48
    48
    Hand of Fate
    2015 February 2015 by Defiant Development
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    5.81 Good--
    Rating Hand of Fate
  • 49
    49
    Wizard of Legend
    2018 May 2018 by Contingent99
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.77 Good--
    Rating Wizard of Legend
  • 50
    50
    Mordhau
    2019 April 2019 by Triternion
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical
    5.75 Good--
    Rating Mordhau
  • 51
    51
    Moonscars
    2022 September 2022 by Black Mermaid
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.75 Good--
    Rating Moonscars
  • 52
    52
    Shank 2
    2012 February 2012 by Klei Entertainment
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Side view
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Side view
    5.73 Good--
    Rating Shank 2
  • 53
    53
    Blades of Time
    2012 March 2012 by Gaijin Entertainment
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    5.72 Good--
    Rating Blades of Time
  • 54
    54
    Akane
    2018 September 2018 by Ludic Studios
    Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction
    Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction
    5.63 Good--
    Rating Akane
  • 55
    55
    Going Under
    2020 September 2020 by Aggro Crab Games
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Comedy
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Comedy
    5.58 Decent++
    Rating Going Under
  • 56
    56
    Rad
    2019 August 2019 by Double Fine Productions
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.46 Decent++
    Rating Rad
  • 57
    57
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
    2012 October 2012 by Torn Banner Studios
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical
    5.42 Decent++
    Rating Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
  • 58
    58
    Battlerite
    2017 November 2017 by Stunlock Studios
    Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    5.38 Decent++
    Rating Battlerite
  • 59
    59
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
    2010 October 2010 by LucasArts
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.36 Decent+
    Rating Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
  • 60
    60
    Mother Russia Bleeds
    2016 September 2016 by Le Cartel Studio
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    5.33 Decent+
    Rating Mother Russia Bleeds
  • 61
    61
    Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
    2006 December 2006 by EasyGameStation
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.24 Decent+
    Rating Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
  • 62
    62
    Let It Die
    2016 December 2016 by Grasshopper Manufacture
    Hack and Slash, Horror, Comedy
    Hack and Slash, Horror, Comedy
    5.22 Decent+
    Rating Let It Die
  • 63
    63
    Fight'N Rage
    2017 September 2017 by Sebagamesdev
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    5.20 Decent+
    Rating Fight'N Rage
  • 64
    64
    Elderborn
    2020 January 2020 by Hyperstrange
    Hack and Slash, Fantasy, First person
    Hack and Slash, Fantasy, First person
    5.19 Decent+
    Rating Elderborn
  • 65
    65
    We Who Are About to Die
    2022 November 2022 by Aegic Entertainment
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.19 Decent+
    Rating We Who Are About to Die
  • 66
    66
    Victor Vran
    2015 July 2015 by Haemimont Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    5.19 Decent+
    Rating Victor Vran
  • 67
    67
    Rampage Knights
    2015 September 2015 by Rake in Grass
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    4.95 Decent
    Rating Rampage Knights
  • 68
    68
    Enclave
    2002 March 2002 by Starbreeze Studios
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    4.91 Decent
    Rating Enclave
  • 69
    69
    Hero Siege
    2014 January 2014 by Panic Art Studios
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    4.87 Decent-
    Rating Hero Siege
  • 70
    70
    Tunche
    2021 November 2021 by LEAP Game Studios
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    4.83 Decent-
    Rating Tunche
  • 71
    71
    They Bleed Pixels
    2012 August 2012 by Spooky Squid Games
    Platform, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    Platform, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    4.76 Decent-
    Rating They Bleed Pixels
  • 72
    72
    God's Trigger
    2019 April 2019 by One More Level
    Shooter, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, Puzzle, Hack and Slash
    4.72 Decent-
    Rating God's Trigger
  • 73
    73
    Overgrowth
    2017 October 2017 by Wolfire Games
    Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash
    4.58 Decent--
    Rating Overgrowth
  • 74
    74
    Knight Squad
    2015 November 2015 by Chainsawesome Games
    Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical
    Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical
    4.42 Decent--
    Rating Knight Squad
  • 75
    75
    Forced
    2013 October 2013 by BetaDwarf
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    4.41 Decent--
    Rating Forced
  • 76
    76
    Gods Will Fall
    2021 January 2021 by Clever Beans
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    4.37 Mediocre++
    Rating Gods Will Fall
  • 77
    77
    Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
    2020 February 2020 by Wolcen Studio
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    4.28 Mediocre++
    Rating Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
  • 78
    78
    Hammerfight
    2009 September 2009 by Konstantin Koshutin
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    4.27 Mediocre++
    Rating Hammerfight
  • 79
    79
    Lords of the Fallen
    2014 October 2014 by Deck13 Interactive
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy
    4.07 Mediocre+
    Rating Lords of the Fallen
  • 80
    80
    Hack, Slash, Loot
    2012 April 2012 by David Williamson
    RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    3.27 Mediocre--
    Rating Hack, Slash, Loot
  • 81
    81
    In Celebration of Violence
    2016 August 2016 by Julian Edison
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    3.14 Mediocre--
    Rating In Celebration of Violence
  • 82
    82
    Killsquad
    2021 October 2021 by Novarama
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Arcade
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Killsquad
  • 83
    83
    Choice Chamber
    2015 July 2015 by Studio Bean
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Side view
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Side view
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Choice Chamber
  • 84
    84
    Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise
    2012 June 2012 by Qooc Software
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Isometric
    Fighting, Hack and Slash, Isometric
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise
  • 85
    85
    The Last Faith
    2023 November 2023 by Kumi Souls Games
    Fighting, Platform, RPG
    Fighting, Platform, RPG
    Needs more reviews
    Rating The Last Faith
  • 86
    86
    The Legend of Tianding
    2021 November 2021 by CGCG Studio
    Fighting, Platform, RPG
    Fighting, Platform, RPG
    Needs more reviews
    Rating The Legend of Tianding
  • 87
    87
    Eastern Exorcist
    2021 July 2021 by Wildfire Game
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Eastern Exorcist
  • 88
    88
    Loot River
    2022 May 2022 by straka.studio
    RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Loot River
  • 89
    89
    Blightbound
    2020 July 2020 by Ronimo Games
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Blightbound
  • 90
    90
    Windblown
    2024 October 2024 by Motion Twin
    Hack and Slash, Isometric, Rogue-like
    Hack and Slash, Isometric, Rogue-like
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Windblown
  • 91
    91
    The Last Case of Benedict Fox
    2023 April 2023 by PlotTwist Studios
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
    Rating The Last Case of Benedict Fox
  • 92
    92
    Blade of Darkness
    2021 October 2021 by Rebel Act Studios
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Blade of Darkness
  • 93
    93
    Ninja Gaiden Sigma
    2007 June 2007 by Team NINJA
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Third person
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Third person
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Ninja Gaiden Sigma
  • 94
    94
    Orbital Bullet
    2022 March 2022 by SmokeStab
    Shooter, Platform, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, Platform, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Orbital Bullet
  • 95
    95
    Leap of Fate
    2016 March 2016 by Clever Plays Studio
    Hack and Slash, Rogue-like, Cyberpunk
    Hack and Slash, Rogue-like, Cyberpunk
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Leap of Fate
  • 96
    96
    GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
    2021 May 2021 by GuruGuru
    Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Side view
    Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Side view
    Needs more reviews
    Rating GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
  • 97
    97
    Wizard of Legend 2
    2025 June 2025 by Dead Mage
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Wizard of Legend 2
  • 98
    98
    Battletoads
    2020 August 2020 by Dlala Studios
    Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Battletoads
  • 99
    99
    Heart&Slash
    2016 June 2016 by AHEARTFULOFGAMES
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Heart&Slash
  • 100
    100
    Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
    2009 September 2009 by Team NINJA
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Science fiction
    Hack and Slash, Adventure, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
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