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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 47 games similar to NanoApostle down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Furi, Zeno Clash and STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NanoApostle.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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DarkHardcoreSolo

Year 2024Dev 18Light Game Ltd.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to NanoApostle is Furi — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Zeno Clash and STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy follow close behind.

#1Furi88 #2Zeno Clash66 #3STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy66 #4Evil West64 #5Sifu71

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The best games like NanoApostle on Xbox

15 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

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Furi

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

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Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyRangedNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KRAWG👍 65%· 225MC77IGDB80· 3

Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

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

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

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: tone and visuals.

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

It predates NanoApostle by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat71Setting44Tone0Visuals0

#3STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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

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Evil West

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

#5SifuClosest on tone

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Sifu

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

Steam Epic Xbox

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Trek to Yomi

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

#7Dragon Ball: XenoverseClosest on setting

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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

#8Guacamelee! 2

60

Guacamelee! 2

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

#9Sacred Citadel

60

Sacred Citadel

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

60

Golden Axe

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

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Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DCo-op

Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping shooter

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.

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 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone53Visuals34Game mode26

#12River City Girls

58

River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

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

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

Genre100Combat100Setting71Visuals65Game mode26Tone0

#13Streets of Rage 2

58

Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DCo-opMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping shooter

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

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

It predates NanoApostle by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals34Game mode28

55

DeathSpank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMultiplayerMagicThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 108IGDB79· 5

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

DeathSpank: Orphans of Justice is a parody of fantasy RPGs, the first in DeathSpank trilogy. It features a comically cartoonish visual style and deconstructs the genre's cliches and stereotypes.

Where it drifts furthest from NanoApostle: visuals.

It predates NanoApostle by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat62Game mode55Visuals0

#15Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

55

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings 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.

It predates NanoApostle by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting42Visuals37Game mode35

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