6 Games like Slave Zero X on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Slave Zero X down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Mother Russia Bleeds, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and Ape Out top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Slave Zero X.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best games like Slave Zero X on Nintendo Switch

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Slave Zero X. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Mother Russia BleedsClosest overall match

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHorror2DPixel Art

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: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: game mode and setting.

It predates Slave Zero X by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone73Setting30Game mode26

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Steam GOG PS

#2Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

iRank90

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Solo2DMultiplayerCo-opFantasy

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 fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: setting and game mode.

It predates Slave Zero X by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals63Game mode35Setting0

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Ape OutClosest on game mode

iRank89

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

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, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone45Visuals31

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkCyberpunkHardcore

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 adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: visuals and tone.

It predates Slave Zero X by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting51Tone45Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone68Visuals46Setting0

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Sifu

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalHardcore

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Slave Zero X: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat88Tone49Setting0Visuals0

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