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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.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Musashi vs. Cthulhu down to the 17 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Musashi vs. Cthulhu.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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Year 2024Dev Cyber Rhino Studios

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Musashi vs. Cthulhu is Dust: An Elysian Tail — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.

#1Dust: An Elysian Tail79 #2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist78 #3STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜71 #4UnEpic64 #5Chasm64

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The best games like Musashi vs. Cthulhu on PlayStation

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Dust: An Elysian TailClosest overall match

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest on progression

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode76Setting56

#3STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Progression100Game mode74Visuals73Combat69Setting0

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode76Visuals54Setting0

#6Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on setting

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode76Combat68Visuals63

#7Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode75Setting0

#8NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Game mode75Visuals72

#9The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76

#10Comix ZoneClosest on tone

56

Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode76Combat74Setting0

#11Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnime2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Setting51Tone0

#12BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnime2DDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

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 Musashi vs. Cthulhu: tone and setting.

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

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Setting44Tone0

#13KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

It predates Musashi vs. Cthulhu by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode75

#14Dungeon Siege IIIClosest on game mode

49

Dungeon Siege III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMeleeOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and offline, while skipping precision platforming

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

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

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Setting0

#15South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DDark

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Musashi vs. Cthulhu: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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