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We filtered the 44 games similar to Ape Out down to the 13 that fit the “Narrative” category. Furi, Mother Russia Bleeds and Trek to Yomi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ape Out.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best narrative games like Ape Out

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ape Out. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkTop-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, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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#2Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcore2D

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, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

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

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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 puzzle design

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, roguelike runs and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping puzzle design

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 4.7KRAWG👍 84%· 249

Year 2003Dev 8Floor · Sigma TeamPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, roguelike runs and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

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#7SENRAN 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 puzzle design

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 fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeCo-op

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, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, historical setting and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

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#10Zeno Clash

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeRangedFantasy

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 ranged combat, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DMultiplayer

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 scifi, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

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#12Soul Edge

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DOffline

IGDB83· 1

Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

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#13Streets of Rage

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DCo-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 setting scifi, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

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