11 Hardcore games like Spiritfall that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Spiritfall down to the 11 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Anomaly Agent, Sifu and Ape Out top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spiritfall.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best hardcore games like Spiritfall

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Anomaly AgentClosest overall match

iRank88

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: precision platforming, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping survival mechanics

INDIES SUPPORT EACH OTHER!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186700/Contain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085310/Emberbane/ About the Game Become Agent 70 and stop the anomalies threatening to destroy the balance of the world! Use extraordinary anomaly weapons to toss your opponents around!

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: setting.

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#2SifuClosest on world

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

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: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: visuals and setting.

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#3Ape Out

iRank89

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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 Spiritfall: visuals.

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#4HammerfightClosest on visuals

iRank60

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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 precision platforming

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 Spiritfall: setting.

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

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

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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 roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: game mode.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6One Finger Death Punch

iRank90

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

This is a game in which the player has to withstand the waves of enemies on the right and left, using only the right and left mouse buttons. When pressed, the protagonist performs punches in the kung-fu style. The game has three levels of difficulty: Student, Master, and Grandmaster.

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

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#7Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 Spiritfall: setting and visuals.

It predates Spiritfall by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's RiseClosest on tone

iRank56

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2

Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping precision platforming

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: game mode.

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

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

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

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, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: setting and game mode.

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

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#10Mother Russia Bleeds

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: setting and game mode.

It predates Spiritfall by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#11Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

iRank83

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from Spiritfall: setting and game mode.

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