RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
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More about this game →If Altered Beast left you wanting more, this list of 48 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Guacamelee! Gold Edition comes closest (94/100).
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DarkOfflineSolo
Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi
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The closest game to Altered Beast is Guacamelee! Gold Edition — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and UnEpic follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Altered Beast
48 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Altered Beast. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerDark2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasy2D
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Altered Beast: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opFantasy2DMelee
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Altered Beast: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping survival mechanics
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasy2D
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami
✓ Like Altered Beast, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art
IGDB81· 11
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed Altered Beast, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: combat magic, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60
Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB58· 2
Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and offline.
≠ Missing: precision platforming.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasy2D
IGDB80· 3
Year 2006Dev Konami
✓ If you enjoyed Altered Beast, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMagic
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ Like Altered Beast, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat
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90
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82
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82
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86
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RPG · Action RPG
86
Ninja Gaiden
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79
Hinterland
RPG · Action RPG
82
Niffelheim
RPG · Action RPG
80
Chasm
RPG · Metroidvania
82
Shinobi
RPG · Action RPG
78
Apotheon
RPG · Action RPG
79
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
RPG · Action RPG
79
Bloodsports.TV
RPG · Action RPG
83
Prime World
RPG · MMO
82
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RPG
82
Spartan X
RPG · Action RPG
81
Rampage
RPG · Action RPG
81
Mega Man Zero 2
RPG · Action RPG
81
Mega Man Zero 3
RPG · Action RPG
81
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist
RPG · Action RPG
80
Final Fight 3
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85
Confrontation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Altered Beast?
- The closest game to Altered Beast is Guacamelee! Gold Edition, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Altered Beast?
- The three closest games to Altered Beast are: 1. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (89/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. UnEpic (89/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Altered Beast's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 13 dimensions.
- Is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night similar to Altered Beast?
- Yes, very much so — Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night scores 89/100 similarity to Altered Beast. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and precision platforming. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Altered Beast?
- The best RPG games similar to Altered Beast are Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, UnEpic and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Altered Beast attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
- How is similarity to Altered Beast calculated?
- We compare Altered Beast against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Altered Beast experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.