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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Streets of Rage is Streets of Rage 2 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! 2 and Golden Axe follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Streets of Rage. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.
✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting and tone.
Released 27 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus
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Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting.
✓ 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 punishing difficulty, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting and tone.
Released 25 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: tone.
Released 21 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus
Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: tone.
Released 19 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi
Zeno Clash II is a fantasy action game that combines multiple genres. Like its predecessor, Zeno Clash (2009), it uses the first-person view. ###Plot The setting of Zeno Clash II is a weird fantasy world called Zenozoik. The main protagonist of the original game, Ghat, makes a return.
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Streets of Rage.
Released 22 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ 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 punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus
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Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: tone.
Released 24 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: tone and setting.
Released 28 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus
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 Streets of Rage: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Streets of Rage.
Released 22 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting.
Released 24 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Streets of Rage.
Released 31 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, either online or with multiple mice, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides players with one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Streets of Rage.
Released 14 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Streets of Rage: setting.
Released 23 years after Streets of Rage.
✓ 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 strong narrative focus
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 Streets of Rage: tone and setting.
Released 27 years after Streets of Rage.
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