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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.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Deathbound down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Hammerfight, Naval Warfare and Evil West top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deathbound.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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HardcoreDarkSolo

Year 2024Dev Trialforge Studio

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Deathbound is Hammerfight — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Naval Warfare and Evil West follow close behind.

#1Hammerfight67 #2Naval Warfare65 #3Evil West63 #4Spark the Electric Jester 363 #5Golden Axe III59

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Deathbound

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deathbound. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1HammerfightClosest on genre

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Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyMedievalSci-Fi

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 historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Deathbound: visuals and combat.

It predates Deathbound by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Setting71Combat44Visuals0

#2Naval Warfare

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Naval Warfare

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeTacticalHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 55%· 311MC57

Year 2011Dev Game Distillery · Immanitas EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

In a fantasy world of Victorian architecture, war is raging between the industrial superpowers. As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, it is your duty to destroy the enemy's mighty Boss Units in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface.

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Deathbound.

It predates Deathbound by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone80Combat56Setting50Game mode23Visuals0

#3Evil WestClosest on visuals

63

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasyThird Person

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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: game mode and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Tone70Setting47Combat43Game mode24

#4Spark the Electric Jester 3Closest on progression

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Spark the Electric Jester 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 and visual 3d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Continuing directly from where Spark the Electric Jester 2 left off, Join Spark on his mission to overthrow his rival once again. Blaze through fast action packed stages and experience a new and improved combat system.

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting52Visuals52Combat43

#5Golden Axe IIIClosest on combat

59

Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMagicDarkFantasyMedieval

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and tone.

It predates Deathbound by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Setting65Game mode45Tone38Visuals0

#6SifuClosest overall match

76

Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeTacticalHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person

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: roguelike runs, procedural generation and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone83Combat69Setting23

Steam Epic Xbox

69

Overgrowth

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Overgrowth is an indie action game developed by Wolfire Games. It serves as a sequel to Lugaru, another title by the company. ###Plot On a fictional island of Lugaru, after many years after the extinction of humanity, the world is run by humanoid wolves, rabbits, rats, cats, and dogs.

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: game mode and setting.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Tone80Combat73Setting31

#8Dissidia Final Fantasy

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Dissidia Final Fantasy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB86· 2

Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: setting.

It predates Deathbound by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat77Game mode55Setting31

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Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyRanged

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 ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

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 Deathbound: visuals and tone.

It predates Deathbound by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat37Setting32Tone29Visuals0

#10Guacamelee! 2

60

Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration

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 co op, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Progression100Tone81Combat43Setting31Game mode22

#11Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

56

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46

Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: setting and game mode.

It predates Deathbound by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals61Combat42Progression37Game mode28Setting19

#12Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

56

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasyExplorationMultiplayerCo-op

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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and setting.

It predates Deathbound by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode35Setting31Visuals0

#13Golden Axe II

56

Golden Axe II

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMagicDarkFantasy

Steam👍 71%· 14

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ 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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and setting.

It predates Deathbound by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Game mode55Tone38Setting31Visuals0

#14Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

55

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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: visuals and setting.

It predates Deathbound by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting31Visuals0

#15Fairy Bloom Freesia

50

Fairy Bloom Freesia

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyCozyAnime

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 33%· 31

Year 2012Dev Edelweiss · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

Once upon a time, in a forest called Lita, there lived a fairy whose role it was to protect the trees of the forest from the monsters and humans who would try to steal the spirit stones that provide the forest’s life energy.

Where it drifts furthest from Deathbound: tone and visuals.

It predates Deathbound by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat40Setting23Tone0Visuals0

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