14 Narrative games like Alien Shooter that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Alien Shooter down to the 14 that fit the “Narrative” category. Ape Out, Furi and Trek to Yomi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien Shooter.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best narrative games like Alien Shooter

14 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.

#1Ape Out

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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

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#2Furi

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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

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Mother Russia Bleeds

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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

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#5SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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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

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

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KRAWG👍 65%· 225MC77IGDB80· 3

Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiHardcore

Steam👍 73%· 2.1KRAWG👍 41%· 116IGDB60· 1

Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin · KranX ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

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

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#10Final Fight 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension

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#11Final Fight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1989Dev CapcomOn iOS · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension

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#12Naval Warfare

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-FiTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 55%· 311MC57

Year 2011Dev Game Distillery · Immanitas EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

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

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 11

Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCo-op

Steam👍 91%· 22

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

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

≠ Stands apart with co op, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping horror tension

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Steam

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