Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones

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Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 3 and Streets of Rage 2 lead the list, with Streets of Rage reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones special.

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The closest game to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is Streets of Rage — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Streets of Rage 3 and Streets of Rage 2 follow close behind.

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Games like Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Streets of Rage

95

Streets of Rage

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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 strong narrative focus, setting scifi and offline, while skipping visual isometric

#2Streets of Rage 3

97

Streets of Rage 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping visual isometric

#3Streets of Rage 2

95

Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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 offline, while skipping visual isometric

#4Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

95

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping visual isometric

95

Golden Axe

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and offline, while skipping visual isometric

#6Guacamelee! 2

92

Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual isometric

#7River City Girls

94

River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping visual isometric

94

Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping visual isometric

97

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual isometric

#10Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

92

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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 deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

91

Tekken 5

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird 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 visual third person, while skipping co op

#12Mother Russia Bleeds

94

Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

#13Armed with Wings: Rearmed

92

Armed with Wings: Rearmed

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DFantasy

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 fantasy world, while skipping co op

94

Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMelee2D

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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

93

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOnline

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 isometric

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones?: The closest game to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones is Streets of Rage, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones?: The three closest games to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones are: 1. Streets of Rage (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Streets of Rage 3 (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Streets of Rage 2 (95/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Streets of Rage 3 similar to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones?: Yes, very much so — Streets of Rage 3 scores 97/100 similarity to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones. They share 8 attributes, including fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones?: The best RPG games similar to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones are Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 3, Streets of Rage 2 and Dragon Ball: Xenoverse. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones attributes like fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones calculated?: We compare Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.