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Enter the Matrix is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Spark the Electric Jester 3, Furi and Alien Shooter lead the list, with Spark the Electric Jester 3 reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Enter the Matrix special.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 2003Dev Shiny Entertainment

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The closest game to Enter the Matrix is Spark the Electric Jester 3 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Furi and Alien Shooter follow close behind.

#1Spark the Electric Jester 393 #2Furi96 #3Alien Shooter94 #4Anomaly Agent94 #5Remember Me96

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Games like Enter the Matrix

47 similar games found

#1Spark the Electric Jester 3

93

iRank97

Spark the Electric Jester 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeFantasy

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, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

96

iRank84

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCyberpunkSci-FiThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#3Alien Shooter

94

iRank91

Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticRangedMelee

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, shooter and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, first-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping third-person shooting

#4Anomaly Agent

94

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Anomaly Agent

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCyberpunkMeleeHardcoreNarrative

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, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

96

iRank79

Remember Me

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCyberpunkSci-FiThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

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

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping shooter

#6One Finger Death Punch

91

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One Finger Death Punch

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreDark

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

91

iRank89

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

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, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

91

iRank86

Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloThird PersonMeleeTacticalHardcore

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, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#9The Matrix: Path of Neo

96

iRank66

The Matrix: Path of Neo

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiCyberpunkThird Person

IGDB66· 5

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, shooter and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

90

iRank78

Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasy

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, shooter and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping third-person shooting

#11Trek to Yomi

91

iRank71

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping shooter

#12BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

91

iRank67

BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloThird PersonMeleeRangedDark

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 51%· 42

Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

91

iRank60

Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiMeleeNarrativeHardcore

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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping shooter

#14Fairy Bloom Freesia

90

iRank64

Fairy Bloom Freesia

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy

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 melee combat, while skipping shooter

#15STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

85

iRank83

STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 89%· 654MC81IGDB69· 5OC67· 19

Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Enter the Matrix?: The closest game to Enter the Matrix is Spark the Electric Jester 3, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 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 Enter the Matrix?: The three closest games to Enter the Matrix are: 1. Spark the Electric Jester 3 (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Furi (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Alien Shooter (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Enter the Matrix's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Furi similar to Enter the Matrix?: Yes, very much so — Furi scores 96/100 similarity to Enter the Matrix. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Enter the Matrix?: The best RPG games similar to Enter the Matrix are Spark the Electric Jester 3, Furi, Alien Shooter and Anomaly Agent. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Enter the Matrix attributes like action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics.
How is similarity to Enter the Matrix calculated?: We compare Enter the Matrix against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Enter the Matrix experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.