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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Battletoads down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Shank, Guacamelee! 2 and Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Battletoads.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Co-opMultiplayer

Year 2020Dev Dlala Studios

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Steam ↗Xbox ↗

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Battletoads is Shank — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! 2 and Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition follow close behind.

#1Shank93 #2Guacamelee! 288 #3Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition77 #4River City Girls79 #5Sacred Citadel78

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The best games like Battletoads on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battletoads. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1ShankClosest overall match

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Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.

It predates Battletoads by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

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#3Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

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#4River City Girls

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River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals59Setting0

#5Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92Setting0

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Zeno Clash 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRanged

Steam👍 78%· 1.4KRAWG👍 54%· 100MC63IGDB55· 6

Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Zeno Clash II is a fantasy action game that combines multiple genres. Like its predecessor, Zeno Clash (2009), it uses the first-person view. ###Plot The setting of Zeno Clash II is a weird fantasy world called Zenozoik. The main protagonist of the original game, Ghat, makes a return.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: visuals.

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#7Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

Genre100Game mode83Combat63Visuals58Setting0

#8Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46

Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals84Game mode83Setting0

#9Castle Crashers®

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Castle Crashers®

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3

Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting.

It predates Battletoads by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Combat59Setting0

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Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOnline

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode77Setting0Visuals0

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DeathSpank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 108IGDB79· 5

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

DeathSpank: Orphans of Justice is a parody of fantasy RPGs, the first in DeathSpank trilogy. It features a comically cartoonish visual style and deconstructs the genre's cliches and stereotypes.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: visuals.

It predates Battletoads by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat62Game mode62Visuals0

#12STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSci-Fi

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 89%· 654MC81IGDB69· 5OC67· 19

Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

New students are arriving at Jedi Academy on distant Yavin IV but unknown enemy shots down their shuttle. As soon-to-be Jedi approach the Academy on foot they stumble upon two stormtroopers and Dark Jedi that seems to be the reason for the calamity.

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting and visuals.

It predates Battletoads by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat72Game mode63Setting0Visuals0

#13Trek to Yomi

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Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DNarrativeDark

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: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals66Game mode28Setting0

54

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Battletoads: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode29Setting0Visuals0

#15Streets of Rage 2

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Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

It predates Battletoads by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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