23 Games like NanoApostle on PlayStation that you should try

Games like NanoApostle · Find similar →

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

Filter by:PlayStation×← Back to home

We filtered the 47 games similar to NanoApostle down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Furi, Alien Shooter and Shank 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NanoApostle.

iRank87/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best games like NanoApostle on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NanoApostle. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1FuriClosest overall match

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing shooter, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone85Visuals65Setting30

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#2Alien ShooterClosest on visuals

iRank91

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 4.7KRAWG👍 84%· 249

Year 2003Dev 8Floor · Sigma TeamPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, first-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping punishing difficulty

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, as thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. Your mission is simple: clear the base at all costs.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting.

It predates NanoApostle by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74Tone55Combat53Setting29

Details →

Steam PS

#3Shank 2

iRank80

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and first-person shooting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone53Visuals34Game mode27

Details →

Steam

#4STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

iRank83

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayerRanged

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 89%· 654MC81IGDB69· 5OC67· 19

Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing shooter, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

New students are arriving at Jedi Academy on distant Yavin IV but unknown enemy shots down their shuttle. As soon-to-be Jedi approach the Academy on foot they stumble upon two stormtroopers and Dark Jedi that seems to be the reason for the calamity.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and setting.

It predates NanoApostle by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat72Game mode54Setting45Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyCo-op

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with shooter, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

Genre100Combat100Tone49Game mode24Setting23Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1

Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting86Tone79Visuals64Game mode36

Details →

Steam PS

#7SifuClosest on tone

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat88Setting28Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone46Visuals28Setting0

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#9Dragon Ball: XenoverseClosest on setting

iRank81

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46

Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting89Visuals31Game mode28

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#10Mother Russia Bleeds

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone92Visuals65Game mode26Setting0

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#11SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

iRank77

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 68%· 50MC70IGDB72· 8OC65· 17

Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

From the Warring States period to the present day, the mysterious shinobi have fought covertly across Japan. Some fight for the authorities, others for the highest bidder, but all of them have one thing in common: They kick ass and know how to look good doing it.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting75Game mode54Tone45Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, either online or with multiple mice, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides players with one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Visuals34

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

Genre100Combat100Tone61Setting42Visuals37Game mode21

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping shooter

A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for NanoApostle.

It predates NanoApostle by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone53Setting44Visuals34Game mode24

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#15Golden Axe

iRank81

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasy2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, offline and co op, while skipping shooter

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals and game mode.

It predates NanoApostle by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting44Game mode36Visuals34

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

Complete list of games like NanoApostle on PlayStation

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with NanoApostle, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.