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Sifu is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Spark the Electric Jester 3, Ape Out and One Finger Death Punch lead the list, with Spark the Electric Jester 3 reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sifu special.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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HardcoreDarkSolo

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The closest game to Sifu is Spark the Electric Jester 3 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Ape Out and One Finger Death Punch follow close behind.

#1Spark the Electric Jester 392 #2Ape Out93 #3One Finger Death Punch93 #4Furi89 #5Tekken 587

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Games like Sifu

46 similar games found

#1Spark the Electric Jester 3

92

iRank97

Spark the Electric Jester 3

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonSci-Fi

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

93

iRank89

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

#3One Finger Death Punch

93

iRank90

One Finger Death Punch

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 roguelike runs

89

iRank84

Furi

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 roguelike runs

87

iRank90

Tekken 5

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeThird PersonMultiplayer2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Anomaly Agent

86

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Anomaly Agent

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

90

iRank71

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#8Armed with Wings: Rearmed

86

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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 fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

#9The Matrix: Path of Neo

91

iRank66

The Matrix: Path of Neo

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloThird PersonSci-FiCyberpunk

IGDB66· 5

Year 2005Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari, Inc.On PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#10Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

95

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 fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

92

iRank60

Hammerfight

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical

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, setting medieval and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Alien Shooter

83

iRank91

Alien Shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralRanged

Steam👍 95%· 4.7KRAWG👍 84%· 249

Year 2003Dev 8Floor · Sigma TeamPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13Enter the Matrix

91

iRank56

Enter the Matrix

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloThird PersonSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

IGDB56· 6

Year 2003Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari EuropeOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Rag Doll Kung Fu

86

iRank73

Rag Doll Kung Fu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMultiplayer2D

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Dissidia Final Fantasy

83

iRank86

Dissidia Final Fantasy

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonMultiplayer

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 combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sifu?: The closest game to Sifu is Spark the Electric Jester 3, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sifu?: The three closest games to Sifu are: 1. Spark the Electric Jester 3 (92/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Ape Out (93/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. One Finger Death Punch (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Sifu's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Ape Out similar to Sifu?: Yes, very much so — Ape Out scores 93/100 similarity to Sifu. They share 9 attributes, including fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Fighting games are similar to Sifu?: The best Fighting games similar to Sifu are Spark the Electric Jester 3, Ape Out, One Finger Death Punch and Furi. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key Sifu attributes like action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics.
How is similarity to Sifu calculated?: We compare Sifu against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Sifu experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.