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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to HAYAI is Alien Shooter — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Sifu and Trek to Yomi follow close behind.

#1Alien Shooter77 #2Sifu67 #3Trek to Yomi62 #4Ninjin: Clash of Carrots62 #5Kung Fury62

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The best games like HAYAI on PlayStation

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to HAYAI. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Alien ShooterClosest overall match

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Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloRangedMeleeDarkNarrative

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 setting anime

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, as thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. Your mission is simple: clear the base at all costs.

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: setting and visuals.

It predates HAYAI by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone75Setting0Visuals0

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Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalHardcore

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: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat60Tone31Setting0Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

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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 roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for HAYAI.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Tone57Visuals48Setting0

#4Ninjin: Clash of CarrotsClosest on setting

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedAnimePixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: tone and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode17Tone0

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Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkAnime2DPixel Art

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: tone and game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Setting75Combat64Game mode35Tone31

#6SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeMultiplayer

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 cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

From the Warring States period to the present day, the mysterious shinobi have fought covertly across Japan. Some fight for the authorities, others for the highest bidder, but all of them have one thing in common: They kick ass and know how to look good doing it.

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: visuals.

It predates HAYAI by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat60Tone55Game mode53Visuals0

#7Shank 2Closest on tone

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Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: game mode.

It predates HAYAI by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat65Visuals65Game mode26

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Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DCo-op

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 roguelike runs

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.

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: game mode.

It predates HAYAI by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat65Visuals65Game mode25

#9STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedMultiplayerSci-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 roguelike runs

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 HAYAI: setting and visuals.

It predates HAYAI by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode53Setting0Visuals0

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 roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Tone34Setting0Visuals0

#11Rag Doll Kung Fu

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Rag Doll Kung Fu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, either online or with multiple mice, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides players with one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for HAYAI.

It predates HAYAI by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals65Combat64Game mode53

#12Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeAnime2DMultiplayer

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 fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: game mode.

Genre100Setting93Combat64Visuals57Game mode27

#13River City Girls

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River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: tone and game mode.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat65Game mode26Tone0

#14Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DMultiplayer

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, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

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.

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for HAYAI.

It predates HAYAI by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat65Visuals65Game mode23Setting0

#15Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Solo2DPixel ArtCo-opLoot

IGDB81· 2

Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from HAYAI: game mode.

It predates HAYAI by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47

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