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More about this game →We filtered the 47 games similar to Curse of the Dead Gods down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Sifu, Ape Out and Furi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Curse of the Dead Gods.
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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Curse of the Dead Gods is Sifu — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Ape Out and Furi follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Curse of the Dead Gods. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: setting and visuals.
✓ 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
This is a game in which the player has to withstand the waves of enemies on the right and left, using only the right and left mouse buttons. When pressed, the protagonist performs punches in the kung-fu style. The game has three levels of difficulty: Student, Master, and Grandmaster.
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals.
It predates Curse of the Dead Gods by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals and game mode.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs
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Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: setting and visuals.
✓ 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
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Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: setting and visuals.
Released 3 years after Curse of the Dead Gods.
✓ 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals and game mode.
✓ 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
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.
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Curse of the Dead Gods.
It predates Curse of the Dead Gods by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping roguelike runs
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Where it drifts furthest from Curse of the Dead Gods: game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Curse of the Dead Gods.
It predates Curse of the Dead Gods by 9 years, with what that implies technically.