6 Games with a anime setting like Musashi vs. Cthulhu that you should try

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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 6 that fit the “Anime” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and BlazBlue Entropy Effect top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Musashi vs. Cthulhu.

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The best games with a anime setting like Musashi vs. Cthulhu

6 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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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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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.

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#3BlazBlue Entropy EffectClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#4Shantae 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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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.

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#6BloodRayne (Legacy)

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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.

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