9 Hardcore games like Hammerfight that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hammerfight down to the 9 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Ape Out, Anomaly Agent and Furi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hammerfight.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Hammerfight

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hammerfight. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Ape 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, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping fantasy world

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: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping fantasy world

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#3Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

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 fantasy world

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D

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 historical setting

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasyHistorical

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 fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping setting medieval

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#6One 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 strong narrative focus

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#7Sifu

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

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 multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

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