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We filtered the 47 games similar to Lovish down to the 24 that fit the “Action RPG” category. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and BlazBlue Entropy Effect top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lovish.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Lovish is NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and BlazBlue Entropy Effect follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Lovish

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lovish. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1NINJA GAIDEN: RageboundClosest overall match

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

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#2Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel ArtMelee

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lovish by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

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Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloPixel Art2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

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Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeMagic

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

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

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

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#6STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

It predates Lovish by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lovish by 40 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lovish by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

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#10Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

It predates Lovish by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.

It predates Lovish by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Viewtiful Joe

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Viewtiful Joe

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Lovish by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

It predates Lovish by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Batman: The Video Game

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Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMelee

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Lovish by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMelee

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Lovish by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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