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We filtered the 50 games similar to Muramasa: The Demon Blade down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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Year 2009Dev Vanillaware

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Muramasa: The Demon Blade is Dust: An Elysian Tail — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse follow close behind.

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The best games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade on Xbox

11 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.

#1Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Progression44Setting38Combat0
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Progression56Setting31Combat0
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 5 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat72Progression55Setting0
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Chasm
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression56Setting41Combat0
Islets
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74Progression56Setting46Combat0
The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Setting66Combat43
#8Child of Light
Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree2D
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 5 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Combat100Progression82Visuals73Setting45Game mode30
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting78Visuals73Combat0
BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Setting30Combat0
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals75Setting27Combat0

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