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We filtered the 48 games similar to Pulling No Punches down to the 14 that fit the “Xbox” category. Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Castle Crashers® and Dragon Ball: Xenoverse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pulling No Punches.

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The best games like Pulling No Punches on Xbox

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pulling No Punches. 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.

#1Ninjin: Clash of CarrotsClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

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#2Castle Crashers®Closest on visuals

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedCasualSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3

Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping punishing difficulty

Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One.

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: setting.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill Tree2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

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#4Zeno Clash 2Closest on game mode

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRanged

Steam👍 78%· 1.4KRAWG👍 54%· 100MC63IGDB55· 6

Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Zeno Clash II is a fantasy action game that combines multiple genres. Like its predecessor, Zeno Clash (2009), it uses the first-person view. ###Plot The setting of Zeno Clash II is a weird fantasy world called Zenozoik. The main protagonist of the original game, Ghat, makes a return.

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSkill Tree

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

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 Pulling No Punches: setting and visuals.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

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#8Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMelee2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline, while skipping vibe casual

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 Pulling No Punches: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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: cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and offline, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

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#10DeathSpank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicThird 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 combat magic and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

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 Pulling No Punches: visuals and combat.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Evil West

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOnline

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 vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Pulling No Punches: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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 offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Golden Axe

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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: fantasy world and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Pulling No Punches: setting.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeSkill Tree2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Pulling No Punches: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Pulling No Punches.

It predates Pulling No Punches by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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