12 Hardcore games like Guacamelee! 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Guacamelee! 2 down to the 12 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Mother Russia Bleeds, Naval Warfare and Hammerfight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Guacamelee! 2.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Guacamelee! 2

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guacamelee! 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeNarrativeHardcore2D

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 horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 55%· 311MC57

Year 2011Dev Game Distillery · Immanitas EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D

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 historical setting, setting medieval and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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#4Ape Out

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

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, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: precision platforming, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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#6Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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#7Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2

Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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#10Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

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 ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

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#11One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam

#12Sifu

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyTactical

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

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