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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Alien Shooter is Ape Out — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Furi and Trek to Yomi follow close behind.

#1Ape Out89 #2Furi86 #3Trek to Yomi86 #4Mother Russia Bleeds76 #5SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS76

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The best dark games like Alien Shooter

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien Shooter. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

86

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing shooter, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

86

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHistorical

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

#4Mother Russia Bleeds

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Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping shooter

#5SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 68%· 50MC70IGDB72· 8OC65· 17

Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

76

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with shooter, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

#7BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 51%· 42

Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and precision platforming, while skipping first-person shooting

#8One Finger Death Punch

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One Finger Death Punch

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkCasualHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

83

Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralTactical

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping horror tension

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77

Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

77

Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkCo-opMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping horror tension

#12Golden Axe II

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Golden Axe II

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerMagic

Steam👍 71%· 14

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

#13Golden Axe III

75

Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerCo-op

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

#14Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

74

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorOffline

IGDB74· 3

Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

74

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1

Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

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