14 Narrative games like Mother Russia Bleeds that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Mother Russia Bleeds down to the 14 that fit the “Narrative” 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 narrative games like Mother Russia Bleeds

14 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

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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

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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

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

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

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, 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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Steam

#6SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrative

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, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and visual third person, 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

#9Final Fight 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

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#10Final Fight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Year 1989Dev CapcomOn iOS · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#11Streets of Rage

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 1.4KRAWG👍 54%· 100MC63IGDB55· 6

Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrative2D

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: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

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Steam

#14Soul Edge

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative2D

IGDB83· 1

Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

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