12 Dark games like Overgrowth that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Overgrowth down to the 12 that fit the “Dark” category. Mother Russia Bleeds, Kung Fury and One Finger Death Punch top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Overgrowth.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best dark games like Overgrowth

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overgrowth. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Mother Russia Bleeds

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDarkHardcore

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 adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDark

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, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#3One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Shank 2

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

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

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark

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 and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

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, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

IGDB74· 3

Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

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

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting medieval and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Evil West

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

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

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 71%· 14

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#12SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkThird Person

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 setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

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