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We filtered the 50 games similar to Big Helmet Heroes down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Guacamelee! 2, Shank 2 and Shank top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Big Helmet Heroes.

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The best games like Big Helmet Heroes on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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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

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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.

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#4Castle Crashers®Closest on tone

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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.

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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.

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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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#7Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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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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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.

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#9Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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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

#10DeathSpank

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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 vibe casual

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 Big Helmet Heroes: visuals and game mode.

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

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#11STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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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 vibe casual

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 Big Helmet Heroes: setting and visuals.

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DDark

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Remember MeClosest on world

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearStealth

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

Year 2013Dev DON'T NOD · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping vibe casual

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

It predates Big Helmet Heroes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDark

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 vibe casual

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone27Game mode22Setting0Visuals0

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.

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