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We filtered the 48 games similar to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. Trek to Yomi, Hammerfight and Ape Out top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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NarrativeSolo

Year 2022Dev rostok.itch.io

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer is Trek to Yomi — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Hammerfight and Ape Out follow close behind.

#1Trek to Yomi82 #2Hammerfight81 #3Ape Out75 #4Anomaly Agent73 #5Soul Edge73

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The best narrative games like BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Trek to YomiClosest overall match

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Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

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

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals67Tone64

#2HammerfightClosest on visuals

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Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

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 punishing difficulty, fantasy world and setting medieval

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone74Setting54

75

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DDark

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, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: tone and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals37Tone27

#4Anomaly Agent

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Anomaly Agent

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping historical setting

INDIES SUPPORT EACH OTHER!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186700/Contain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085310/Emberbane/ About the Game Become Agent 70 and stop the anomalies threatening to destroy the balance of the world! Use extraordinary anomaly weapons to toss your opponents around!

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64Tone47Setting0

#5Soul EdgeClosest on tone

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Soul Edge

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

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, setting medieval and offline

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting57Game mode30

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Zeno Clash

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, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat71Setting0Visuals0

69

Remember Me

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeStealthLinear

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat62Setting0Visuals0

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Furi

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 adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone37Setting0Visuals0

#9Streets of Rage 3

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Streets of Rage 3

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 historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34Setting0

#10Streets of Rage

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Streets of Rage

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 historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode28Setting0

66

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistoricalCo-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 fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

Genre100Combat100Setting63Tone59Game mode23Visuals0

#12Zeno Clash 2

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Zeno Clash 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

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 BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat85Game mode33Visuals0

#13Final Fight 2

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Final Fight 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrative2DMultiplayerCo-op

Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34

#14Alien Shooter

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Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeRangedDark

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, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping historical setting

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, as thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. Your mission is simple: clear the base at all costs.

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat53Tone50Setting0Visuals0

65

Final Fight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrative2DMultiplayerCo-op

Year 1989Dev CapcomOn iOS · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals71Game mode34

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