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We filtered the 49 games similar to Mother Russia Bleeds down to the 11 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Ape Out, Furi and Guacamelee! 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mother Russia Bleeds.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Mother Russia Bleeds

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mother Russia Bleeds. 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.

#1Ape Out

iRank89

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative2D

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 horror tension

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#2Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

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 horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDark2DPixel Art

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 setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-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, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcoreNarrative

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 horror tension

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#7One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDark2D

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 free to play, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art

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 horror tension

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Steam

#9Sifu

iRank86

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, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

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Steam Epic Xbox

#10Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

iRank56

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2

Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

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Steam

#11Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D

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 horror tension

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Steam Xbox PS

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