14 Narrative games like Guacamelee! 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Guacamelee! 2 down to the 14 that fit the “Narrative” 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 narrative games like Guacamelee! 2

14 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

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam

#8Final Fight 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

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Nintendo

#9Final Fight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Year 1989Dev CapcomOn iOS · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

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#10Zeno Clash 2

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeExploration

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 open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

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#11Soul Edge

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

IGDB83· 1

Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and loot and gear systems, while skipping precision platforming

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#12Streets of Rage 3

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 82%· 11

Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping precision platforming

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#13Evil West

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy

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 precision platforming

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#14SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDark

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

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