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We filtered the 48 games similar to Golden Axe II down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. DeathSpank, Sacred Citadel and Golden Axe top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Golden Axe II.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

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

#1DeathSpank78 #2Sacred Citadel77 #3Golden Axe75 #4Shank73 #5Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition72

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The best games like Golden Axe II on Xbox

15 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

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!

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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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#5Guacamelee! 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

#6Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

70

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.

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#7Streets 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

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.

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#9Guacamelee! 2

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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

#10STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSci-Fi

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

New students are arriving at Jedi Academy on distant Yavin IV but unknown enemy shots down their shuttle. As soon-to-be Jedi approach the Academy on foot they stumble upon two stormtroopers and Dark Jedi that seems to be the reason for the calamity.

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

Released 12 years after Golden Axe II.

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Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyTactical

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

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

Released 31 years after Golden Axe II.

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#12Trek to Yomi

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Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Golden Axe II: setting.

Released 31 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Combat74Visuals66Tone59Game mode55Setting0

#13Zeno Clash 2

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Zeno Clash 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCo-opRanged

Steam👍 78%· 1.4KRAWG👍 54%· 100MC63IGDB55· 6

Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Zeno Clash II is a fantasy action game that combines multiple genres. Like its predecessor, Zeno Clash (2009), it uses the first-person view. ###Plot The setting of Zeno Clash II is a weird fantasy world called Zenozoik. The main protagonist of the original game, Ghat, makes a return.

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

Released 22 years after Golden Axe II.

Genre100Game mode69Combat65Tone0Visuals0

58

Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyRangedNarrative

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 adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Golden Axe II: tone and visuals.

Released 18 years after Golden Axe II.

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58

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

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

Released 25 years after Golden Axe II.

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