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RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games
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We filtered the 48 games similar to RetroRealms Arcade down to the 27 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Katana ZERO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RetroRealms Arcade.
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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to RetroRealms Arcade is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Katana ZERO follow close behind.
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The best action RPG games like RetroRealms Arcade
27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RetroRealms Arcade. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.
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RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorror2D
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: horror tension.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension
Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone39Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
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 RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone47Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension
Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 38 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Setting0
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: horror tension.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
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 RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0Setting0
64
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74Tone0Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
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 RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone0Setting0
#12Guacamelee!
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iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and game mode.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals68Game mode48Setting0
#13Castlevania
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RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 38 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling
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.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone67Setting58
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorror2D
Year 1990Dev Konami
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62
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61
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57
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55
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51
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55
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45
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44
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