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We filtered the 50 games similar to Muramasa: The Demon Blade down to the 29 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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The best action RPG games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1AztakaClosest overall match

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SoloMagicMythologyFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping historical setting

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

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

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

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

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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 Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat and setting.

Released 3 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

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 Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat and setting.

Released 16 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#4NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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.

Released 16 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#5鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMythologyExploration2DTactical

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat and progression.

Released 12 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#6Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

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#7Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel ArtMelee

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat and setting.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Shinobi

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Solo2DMultiplayer

IGDB60· 2

Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Hinterland

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyRangedMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat and progression.

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#12Castlevania: Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloLootSkill Tree2DNarrative

Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Dragon's Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Same studio: Vanillaware.

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#14Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMelee

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

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

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

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Comix Zone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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