What is the best game similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?

The closest game to Musashi vs. Cthulhu is Guacamelee! Gold Edition, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Musashi vs. Cthulhu?

The three closest games to Musashi vs. Cthulhu are: 1. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (81/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (78/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Dust: An Elysian Tail (79/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Musashi vs. Cthulhu's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?

Yes, very much so — ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist scores 78/100 similarity to Musashi vs. Cthulhu. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?

The best RPG games similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu are Guacamelee! Gold Edition, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Musashi vs. Cthulhu attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

How is similarity to Musashi vs. Cthulhu calculated?

We compare Musashi vs. Cthulhu against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Musashi vs. Cthulhu experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Musashi vs. Cthulhu unique: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. After measuring 14 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 48 most faithful alternatives. Guacamelee! Gold Edition, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Dust: An Elysian Tail top the ranking, with Guacamelee! Gold Edition at number one (81/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Musashi vs. Cthulhu. 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.

#1Guacamelee! Gold EditionClosest overall match

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Co-opSoloMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

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It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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 Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone.

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#3Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Musashi vs. Cthulhu, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping fighting mechanics

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, procedural generation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping fighting mechanics

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

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#6Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on setting

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SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7UnEpic

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SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping fighting mechanics

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting and tone.

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#9The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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Co-opSoloMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

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

Three marks remain. Embark on a blood soaked quest of vengeance as either Yuki, a machine-armed, mentally unraveling prisoner, or The Dishwasher, a relentless, reanimated samurai, against the corrupted leaders of society: the Banker, the General, and the Judge.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting and tone.

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#10Chasm

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SoloMeleeExploration2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Musashi vs. Cthulhu.

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#11Islets

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SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative

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

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

✓ Like Musashi vs. Cthulhu, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, 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 Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone and setting.

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#12NINJA 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 Musashi vs. Cthulhu, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#14Comix ZoneClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DMagic

Steam👍 94%· 18

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

✓ Like Musashi vs. Cthulhu, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: setting.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Below Kryll

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SoloMeleeExploration2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Musashi vs. Cthulhu, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Musashi vs. Cthulhu: game mode.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?: The closest game to Musashi vs. Cthulhu is Guacamelee! Gold Edition, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Musashi vs. Cthulhu?: The three closest games to Musashi vs. Cthulhu are: 1. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (81/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (78/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Dust: An Elysian Tail (79/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Musashi vs. Cthulhu's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?: Yes, very much so — ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist scores 78/100 similarity to Musashi vs. Cthulhu. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu?: The best RPG games similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu are Guacamelee! Gold Edition, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Musashi vs. Cthulhu attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.
How is similarity to Musashi vs. Cthulhu calculated?: We compare Musashi vs. Cthulhu against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Musashi vs. Cthulhu experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.