What is the best game similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?

The closest game to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?

The three closest games to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra are: 1. Ninjin: Clash of Carrots (86/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Shank 2 (86/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shank (86/100, 10 shared attributes). All share G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 13 dimensions.

Is Shank 2 similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?

Yes, very much so — Shank 2 scores 86/100 similarity to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?

The best Adventure games similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra are Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Shank 2, Shank and Castle Crashers®. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra attributes like adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems.

How is similarity to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra calculated?

We compare G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra against every game in our catalog using 13 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 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra unique: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting cartoon. After measuring 13 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 47 most faithful alternatives. Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Shank 2 and Shank top the ranking, with Ninjin: Clash of Carrots at number one (86/100).

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Top games similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Ninjin: Clash of CarrotsClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineOfflineMeleePixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting cartoon

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

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#2Shank 2Closest on combat

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

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

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping setting cartoon

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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 and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3

Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping setting cartoon

Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One.

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

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: cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

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#7Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMelee2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Visuals57Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

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

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMelee

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 setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting and visuals.

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#10Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode86Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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 and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Kung Fury

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

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, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnlineMelee2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles.

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Golden Axe

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-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, while skipping adventure storytelling

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

iRank90

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 adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra: setting.

It predates G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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Double Dragon II: The Revenge

RPG · Action RPG

Overgrowth

Fighting · Adventure

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Fighting · RPG

Zeno Clash 2

Fighting · FPS

Double Dragon

RPG · Action RPG

Soul Edge

RPG · Action RPG

Naval Warfare

RPG · Action RPG

Streets of Rage 3

Fighting · RPG

Ape Out

Fighting · Puzzle

Tekken 5

RPG · Action RPG

Anomaly Agent

Platformer · Action RPG

Final Fight 2

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fight

RPG · Action RPG

DeathSpank

RPG · Action RPG

STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

Adventure · Shooter

Rag Doll Kung Fu

Fighting · RPG

Armed with Wings: Rearmed

Platformer · Fighting

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

RPG · Action RPG

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

RPG · Action RPG

One Finger Death Punch

Fighting · RPG

Furi

Shooter · Action RPG

Trek to Yomi

Adventure · Action RPG

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Action RPG · Fighting

The Warriors

RPG · Action RPG

Golden Axe III

Fighting · RPG

Golden Axe II

Fighting · RPG

Fighting Force

RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?: The closest game to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?: The three closest games to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra are: 1. Ninjin: Clash of Carrots (86/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Shank 2 (86/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shank (86/100, 10 shared attributes). All share G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Shank 2 similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?: Yes, very much so — Shank 2 scores 86/100 similarity to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra?: The best Adventure games similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra are Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Shank 2, Shank and Castle Crashers®. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra attributes like adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra calculated?: We compare G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra against every game in our catalog using 13 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 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.