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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Golden Axe II is DeathSpank — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Sacred Citadel and Rag Doll Kung Fu follow close behind.

#1DeathSpank78 #2Sacred Citadel77 #3Rag Doll Kung Fu75 #4Golden Axe75 #5Shank 273

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The best games like Golden Axe II on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Golden Axe II. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1DeathSpankClosest overall match

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DeathSpank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 108IGDB79· 5

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

DeathSpank: Orphans of Justice is a parody of fantasy RPGs, the first in DeathSpank trilogy. It features a comically cartoonish visual style and deconstructs the genre's cliches and stereotypes.

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: visuals.

Released 19 years after Golden Axe II.

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#2Sacred CitadelClosest on tone

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Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkFantasy2D

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, offline and co op, while skipping combat magic

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Golden Axe II.

Released 22 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat74Game mode55

#3Rag Doll Kung Fu

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Rag Doll Kung Fu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, either online or with multiple mice, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides players with one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.

Released 14 years after Golden Axe II.

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75

Golden Axe

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

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: offline and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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!

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat73Game mode71

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Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

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 combat magic

Released 21 years after Golden Axe II.

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Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

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 co op, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 19 years after Golden Axe II.

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#7Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 23 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode71

#8Fighting Force

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Fighting Force

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person

Year 1997Dev Core Design · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: visuals.

Released 6 years after Golden Axe II.

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#9Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: setting.

Released 24 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Visuals84Combat72Game mode60Setting33

#10Streets of Rage 2

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Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op

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 co op and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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.

Genre100Visuals100Combat74Game mode60

#11SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkCozy

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 68%· 50MC70IGDB72· 8OC65· 17

Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping combat magic

From the Warring States period to the present day, the mysterious shinobi have fought covertly across Japan. Some fight for the authorities, others for the highest bidder, but all of them have one thing in common: They kick ass and know how to look good doing it.

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: setting and visuals.

Released 22 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Game mode100Combat69Tone58Setting0Visuals0

68

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasy

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 combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: visuals and setting.

Released 31 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Combat73Tone65Game mode52Setting35Visuals0

#13Mother Russia Bleeds

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Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDark2D

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, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: setting.

Released 25 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Combat74Tone66Visuals59Game mode57Setting0

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Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

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 combat magic

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 Golden Axe II: setting and tone.

Released 24 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Combat73Game mode71Visuals59Tone34Setting0

#15Guacamelee! 2

66

Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: tone and game mode.

Released 27 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat73Game mode48Tone0

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