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We filtered the 47 games similar to Kung Fury down to the 14 that fit the “Dark” category. One Finger Death Punch, Ape Out and Mother Russia Bleeds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kung Fury.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best dark games like Kung Fury

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kung Fury. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreDark2D

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 and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Ape Out

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreCasual2D

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, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping setting scifi

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#3Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkHardcore2DPixel Art

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, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcore

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, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping vibe casual

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#5Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-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 strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

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#6Sifu

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkTactical

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, procedural generation and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

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#7Shank 2

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

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

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

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#8Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

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 and offline, while skipping vibe casual

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#9SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkAnime

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 skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

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Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

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

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, fantasy world and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Evil West

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDark

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeDark2D

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 offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 71%· 14

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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