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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hammerfight down to the 17 that fit the “Narrative” 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

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NarrativeHardcoreSolo

Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Hammerfight is Ape Out — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Anomaly Agent and Furi follow close behind.

#1Ape Out93 #2Anomaly Agent92 #3Furi91 #4Guacamelee! 282 #5Naval Warfare78

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The best narrative games like Hammerfight

17 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.

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Ape Out

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

#2Anomaly Agent

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Anomaly Agent

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

91

Furi

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

#4Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2

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

#5Naval Warfare

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Naval Warfare

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

91

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

87

Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyRanged

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 punishing difficulty

86

Remember Me

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiStealth

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

Year 2013Dev DON'T NOD · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping punishing difficulty

84

Soul Edge

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval2D

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: offline, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping punishing difficulty

#10Alien Shooter

83

Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiRanged

Steam👍 95%· 4.7KRAWG👍 84%· 249

Year 2003Dev 8Floor · Sigma TeamPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping punishing difficulty

#11Final Fight 2

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Final Fight 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrative2DMultiplayerCo-op

Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

82

Final Fight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloNarrative2DMultiplayerCo-op

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: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

#13Streets of Rage 3

80

Streets of Rage 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

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 cyberpunk, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

#14Zeno Clash 2

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Zeno Clash 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer

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 punishing difficulty

#15Streets of Rage

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Streets of Rage

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

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 co op, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

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