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We filtered the 50 games similar to Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition down to the 45 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Hi-Fi RUSH, DmC: Devil May Cry and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition.

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The best action RPG games like Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

45 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Hi-Fi RUSH

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SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk

Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139

Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12

Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and fantasy world

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#3Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156

Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, horror tension and setting mythology

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#4Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 845MC83IGDB80· 6

Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, open world exploration and setting mythology

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#5Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 8.7KIGDB78· 6OC80· 137

Year 2024Dev DON'T NOD · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, fantasy world and horror setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB80· 6

Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#7Maneater

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168

Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery

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#8Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56

Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and third-person shooting

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#9Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.4KIGDB63· 15OC61· 30

Year 2014Dev MercurySteam · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and fantasy world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 5.3KIGDB70· 15OC69· 159

Year 2019Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension

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#11STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 2.5KIGDB81· 5OC83· 41

Year 2007Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · MarvelousOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, fighting mechanics and sandbox world

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#13Alice: Madness Returns

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 29KRAWG👍 82%· 575MC75IGDB72· 5

Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, precision platforming and puzzle design

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#14No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 1.1KIGDB79· 7OC79· 25

Year 2010Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Rising Star GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and visual 3d

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#15Onimusha: Warlords

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and fantasy world

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Steam Xbox PS

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