Curse of the Dead Gods

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Curse of the Dead Gods is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Spark the Electric Jester 3, Ape Out and One Finger Death Punch lead the list, with Spark the Electric Jester 3 reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Curse of the Dead Gods special.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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HardcoreDarkSolo

Year 2021Dev Passtech Games

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The closest game to Curse of the Dead Gods is Spark the Electric Jester 3 — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Ape Out and One Finger Death Punch follow close behind.

#1Spark the Electric Jester 394 #2Ape Out95 #3One Finger Death Punch94 #4Sifu93 #5Furi91

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Games like Curse of the Dead Gods

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Spark the Electric Jester 3

94

Spark the Electric Jester 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

95

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreProceduralIsometric

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, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

#3One Finger Death Punch

94

One Finger Death Punch

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

93

Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

91

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkIsometric

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

88

Tekken 5

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMultiplayer2DThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Anomaly Agent

87

Anomaly Agent

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralNarrative

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, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep simulation

#8Armed with Wings: Rearmed

87

Armed with Wings: Rearmed

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayer2D

Steam👍 87%· 536

Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Alien Shooter

85

Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralHorrorLootIsometric

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, horror tension and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

95

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasy2D

Year 1997Dev Avalanche Software · Midway Games

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#11The Matrix: Path of Neo

90

The Matrix: Path of Neo

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiCyberpunkThird Person

IGDB66· 5

Year 2005Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari, Inc.On PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Rag Doll Kung Fu

88

Rag Doll Kung Fu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMultiplayer2D

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

91

Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Streets of Rage 2

83

Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeCo-opMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Trek to Yomi

87

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHistorical

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, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Curse of the Dead Gods?: The closest game to Curse of the Dead Gods is Spark the Electric Jester 3, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Curse of the Dead Gods?: The three closest games to Curse of the Dead Gods are: 1. Spark the Electric Jester 3 (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Ape Out (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. One Finger Death Punch (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Curse of the Dead Gods's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Ape Out similar to Curse of the Dead Gods?: Yes, very much so — Ape Out scores 95/100 similarity to Curse of the Dead Gods. They share 10 attributes, including fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Curse of the Dead Gods?: The best Roguelike games similar to Curse of the Dead Gods are Sifu, Anomaly Agent and Alien Shooter. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Curse of the Dead Gods attributes like action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics.
How is similarity to Curse of the Dead Gods calculated?: We compare Curse of the Dead Gods against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Curse of the Dead Gods experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.