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We filtered the 48 games similar to Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise down to the 12 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Guacamelee! 2, Mother Russia Bleeds and Kung Fury top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise. 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.

#1Guacamelee! 2

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D

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 visual isometric

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2D

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 offline

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Steam PS

#4Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

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 visual isometric

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcoreIsometric

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 visual 2d

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

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 multiplayer gameplay

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Steam

#9Sifu

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreTacticalDark

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 multiplayer gameplay

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Steam Epic Xbox

#10Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricNarrative

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 multiplayer gameplay

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Steam GOG Xbox

#11One 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 multiplayer gameplay

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Steam

#12Ape Out

iRank89

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometric2D

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 multiplayer gameplay

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Steam GOG Epic

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