What is the best game similar to Big Helmet Heroes?

The closest game to Big Helmet Heroes is Guacamelee! 2, scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Big Helmet Heroes?

The three closest games to Big Helmet Heroes are: 1. Guacamelee! 2 (82/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Shank 2 (80/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shank (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Big Helmet Heroes's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Shank 2 similar to Big Helmet Heroes?

Yes, very much so — Shank 2 scores 80/100 similarity to Big Helmet Heroes. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Action RPG games are similar to Big Helmet Heroes?

The best Action RPG games similar to Big Helmet Heroes are Guacamelee! 2, Shank 2, Shank and Streets of Rage 2. All share the Action RPG genre alongside other key Big Helmet Heroes attributes like fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems.

How is similarity to Big Helmet Heroes calculated?

We compare Big Helmet Heroes against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Big Helmet Heroes experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Looking for games like Big Helmet Heroes? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — action RPG combat, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Guacamelee! 2 leads with 82/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Big Helmet Heroes

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Big Helmet Heroes. 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.

#1Guacamelee! 2Closest overall match

iRank88

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Shank 2

iRank80

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: tone.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Shank

iRank77

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 precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: tone.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64Tone0

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 Big Helmet Heroes by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeCasual2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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 Big Helmet Heroes: setting.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode82Visuals67Tone64Combat59Setting0

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 vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals44Tone0Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

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, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting and tone.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64Tone45Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeCasual2D

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 punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting and visuals.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Mother Russia Bleeds

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting and tone.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#11Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

iRank90

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 adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

iRank83

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 vibe casual

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 Big Helmet Heroes: tone and setting.

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Steam Xbox PS

#13Double Dragon II: The Revenge

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1988Dev Technos Japan

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: visuals.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Evil West

iRank73

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative

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 vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode66Tone38Setting0Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB39· 3

Year 1987Dev Technos Japan · Empire Interactive

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Big Helmet Heroes: visuals.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

Complete list of Big Helmet Heroes alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Big Helmet Heroes, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Soul Edge

RPG · Action RPG

Naval Warfare

RPG · Action RPG

Streets of Rage 3

Fighting · RPG

Final Fight 2

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fight

RPG · Action RPG

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

RPG · Action RPG

Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

Fighting · RPG

Tekken 5

RPG · Action RPG

Anomaly Agent

Platformer · Action RPG

DeathSpank

RPG · Action RPG

STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

Adventure · Shooter

Dissidia Final Fantasy

RPG · Action RPG

Sacred Citadel

Fighting · RPG

Rag Doll Kung Fu

Fighting · RPG

Armed with Wings: Rearmed

Platformer · Fighting

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

RPG · Action RPG

One Finger Death Punch

Fighting · RPG

Remember Me

Adventure · Platformer

Furi

Shooter · Action RPG

Trek to Yomi

Adventure · Action RPG

Spark the Electric Jester 3

Platformer · Action RPG

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

RPG · Action RPG

The Warriors

RPG · Action RPG

SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

Action RPG · Fighting

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

RPG · Action RPG

Fighting Force

RPG · Action RPG

Golden Axe III

Fighting · RPG

Battletoads / Double Dragon

RPG · Action RPG

Golden Axe II

Fighting · RPG

Hammerfight

RPG · Action RPG

Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure

RPG · Action RPG

Enter the Matrix

RPG · Shooter

Fairy Bloom Freesia

Action RPG · Platformer

The Matrix: Path of Neo

RPG · Shooter

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Big Helmet Heroes?: The closest game to Big Helmet Heroes is Guacamelee! 2, scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Big Helmet Heroes?: The three closest games to Big Helmet Heroes are: 1. Guacamelee! 2 (82/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Shank 2 (80/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shank (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Big Helmet Heroes's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Shank 2 similar to Big Helmet Heroes?: Yes, very much so — Shank 2 scores 80/100 similarity to Big Helmet Heroes. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Action RPG games are similar to Big Helmet Heroes?: The best Action RPG games similar to Big Helmet Heroes are Guacamelee! 2, Shank 2, Shank and Streets of Rage 2. All share the Action RPG genre alongside other key Big Helmet Heroes attributes like fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to Big Helmet Heroes calculated?: We compare Big Helmet Heroes against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Big Helmet Heroes experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.