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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Maiden Cops is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We compared Maiden Cops against over 6,700 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, Golden Axe and Guacamelee! 2 lead the list, with Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition reaching a 84/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Maiden Cops special.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
Tags
SoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Pippin Games

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The closest game to Maiden Cops is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Golden Axe and Guacamelee! 2 follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Maiden Cops

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Maiden Cops. 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.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and offline

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

It predates Maiden Cops by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode87
Guacamelee! 2
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
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

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode75
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
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 melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Maiden Cops: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode88Visuals84Setting33
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB74· 3
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Setting61
Streets of Rage
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 91%· 22
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Maiden Cops: setting.

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode91Setting0
Streets of Rage 2
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1
Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

It predates Maiden Cops by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode89
Armed with Wings: Rearmed
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
Steam👍 87%· 536
Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping co op

You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny – the lands of Blackmist.

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

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode71
Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
Steam👍 82%· 11
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Maiden Cops: setting.

It predates Maiden Cops by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Golden Axe III
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and combat magic

It predates Maiden Cops by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting65
Sacred Citadel
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloCo-opFantasy2D
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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

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.

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

It predates Maiden Cops by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode75
Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
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 fantasy world

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode86
River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
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 melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Maiden Cops: setting.

Genre100Game mode86Visuals57Setting0
Overgrowth
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyOffline
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 2d

Overgrowth is an indie action game developed by Wolfire Games. It serves as a sequel to Lugaru, another title by the company. ###Plot On a fictional island of Lugaru, after many years after the extinction of humanity, the world is run by humanoid wolves, rabbits, rats, cats, and dogs.

Where it drifts furthest from Maiden Cops: visuals.

Genre100Setting100Game mode76Visuals0
Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayer2DOffline
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

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.

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode82

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Maiden Cops?
The closest game to Maiden Cops is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Maiden Cops?
The three closest games to Maiden Cops are: 1. Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (84/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Golden Axe (82/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Guacamelee! 2 (80/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Maiden Cops's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Golden Axe similar to Maiden Cops?
Yes, very much so — Golden Axe scores 82/100 similarity to Maiden Cops. They share 8 attributes, including fighting mechanics and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Maiden Cops?
The best RPG games similar to Maiden Cops are Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, Golden Axe, Guacamelee! 2 and Dragon Ball: Xenoverse. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Maiden Cops attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics.
How is similarity to Maiden Cops calculated?
We compare Maiden Cops against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Maiden Cops experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.