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We filtered the 50 games similar to Muramasa: The Demon Blade down to the 26 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Aztaka, The Banner Saga 2 and Dragon's Crown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Muramasa: The Demon Blade

26 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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 7 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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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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#4Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloHistoricalFantasy2DStealth

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 6 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#5Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistoricalTactical

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 11 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#6Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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#7Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#8ENDER 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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#9Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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#10Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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#11UnavowedClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 9 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#12Runespell: Overture

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

Faerie Solitare is a card game-based video game with elements of a role-playing game developed by Subsoap. ###Gameplay The gameplay is mostly a typical solitaire game. Structurally, the game is divided into 40 levels, each based on a fantasy area such as Bright Cave, Mote Grove and so on.

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

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#14Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 9 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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#15Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

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

Released 13 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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