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We filtered the 46 games similar to Sifu down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. Ape Out, One Finger Death Punch and Furi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sifu.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Sifu is Ape Out — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. One Finger Death Punch and Furi follow close behind.

#1Ape Out93 #2One Finger Death Punch93 #3Furi89 #4Kung Fury78 #5Mother Russia Bleeds78

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The best dark games like Sifu

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

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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

#2One Finger Death Punch

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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

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

78

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer

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 roguelike runs

#5Mother Russia Bleeds

78

Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMultiplayer

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 roguelike runs

90

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

#7BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonRanged

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 51%· 42

Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, shooter and horror tension, while skipping roguelike runs

#8Alien Shooter

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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

#9Golden Axe II

80

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 roguelike runs

#10SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

78

SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonMultiplayer

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 roguelike runs

78

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHistoricalFantasyThird 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 roguelike runs

78

Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerCo-op

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 roguelike runs

78

Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkCo-opMultiplayer

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, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Sacred Citadel

77

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 precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Golden Axe III

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Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer

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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

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