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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 Shady Knight down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Zeno Clash, Spark the Electric Jester 3 and Naval Warfare top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shady Knight.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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HardcoreDarkSolo

Year 2024Dev Alexey 'cptnsigh'

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Shady Knight is Zeno Clash — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Spark the Electric Jester 3 and Naval Warfare follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Shady Knight

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shady Knight. 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.

#1Zeno ClashClosest overall match

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Zeno Clash

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyFirst Person

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, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

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 Shady Knight: tone.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals67Tone0

#2Spark the Electric Jester 3

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Spark the Electric Jester 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasy3DSci-Fi

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Continuing directly from where Spark the Electric Jester 2 left off, Join Spark on his mission to overthrow his rival once again. Blaze through fast action packed stages and experience a new and improved combat system.

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Setting59Visuals57

#3Naval Warfare

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Naval Warfare

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 55%· 311MC57

Year 2011Dev Game Distillery · Immanitas EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

In a fantasy world of Victorian architecture, war is raging between the industrial superpowers. As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, it is your duty to destroy the enemy's mighty Boss Units in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface.

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shady Knight.

It predates Shady Knight by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat85Tone67Setting46Game mode22Visuals0

#4Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

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Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasy2D

Year 1997Dev Avalanche Software · Midway Games

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals.

It predates Shady Knight by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

#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 Shady Knight: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Combat69Visuals0

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#6Armed with Wings: Rearmed

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Armed with Wings: Rearmed

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayer2D

Steam👍 87%· 536

Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny – the lands of Blackmist.

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals.

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

Genre100Setting100Combat75Game mode56Visuals0

#7Fairy Bloom Freesia

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Fairy Bloom Freesia

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyCozyAnime

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 33%· 31

Year 2012Dev Edelweiss · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with action RPG combat, precision platforming and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Once upon a time, in a forest called Lita, there lived a fairy whose role it was to protect the trees of the forest from the monsters and humans who would try to steal the spirit stones that provide the forest’s life energy.

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: tone and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Setting41Tone0Visuals0

#8Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyCo-op

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Setting100Combat75Tone68Game mode21Visuals0

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Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 73%· 2.1KRAWG👍 41%· 116IGDB60· 1

Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin · KranX ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse.

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shady Knight.

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

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Tone66Setting40Visuals0

#10Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer

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 multiplayer gameplay, offline and co op, 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 Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shady Knight.

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

Genre100Setting100Combat75Tone44Game mode24Visuals0

#11Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloFantasyMultiplayerCo-opExploration

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

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

Genre100Setting100Game mode35Visuals0

54

Overgrowth

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

Overgrowth is an indie action game developed by Wolfire Games. It serves as a sequel to Lugaru, another title by the company. ###Plot On a fictional island of Lugaru, after many years after the extinction of humanity, the world is run by humanoid wolves, rabbits, rats, cats, and dogs.

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat53Game mode22Visuals0

#13Golden Axe II

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Golden Axe II

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer

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, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and tone.

It predates Shady Knight by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat59Game mode55Tone44Visuals0

#14Dissidia Final Fantasy

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Dissidia Final Fantasy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayerMagic

IGDB86· 2

Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals.

It predates Shady Knight by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55Combat50Visuals0

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Golden Axe

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayerOffline

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

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Where it drifts furthest from Shady Knight: visuals and game mode.

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

Genre100Setting100Combat75Game mode36Visuals0

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