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We filtered the 46 games similar to Anomaly Agent down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Furi, Ape Out and Hammerfight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Anomaly Agent.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Anomaly Agent

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Anomaly Agent. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCyberpunk

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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#2Ape Out

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural2D

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, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcore2D

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 fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

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#5Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcore2DPixel Art

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: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

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#6One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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#7Sifu

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralTactical

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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#8Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2

Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

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, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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#10Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

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