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We filtered the 49 games similar to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection down to the 30 that fit the “Action RPG” category. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal, Alex Kidd in Miracle World and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection is 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Alex Kidd in Miracle World and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos follow close behind.

#1鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal70 #2Alex Kidd in Miracle World66 #3Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos62 #4Hinterland61 #5Aztaka61

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The best action RPG games like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1鬼谷八荒 Tale of ImmortalClosest overall match

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鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMelee2DNarrative

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and visual novel storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0Setting0

#2Alex Kidd in Miracle WorldClosest on setting

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat46

#3Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat46

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Hinterland

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyRangedProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping turn-based strategy

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat35Progression0

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Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Progression54Combat46Setting46

#6Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting80Combat57Tone0

#7NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

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#8Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: setting.

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#9ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DDark

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting59Combat50Tone0

#10STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: setting and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat53Setting0Progression0

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Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DCo-op

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression and combat.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode48Combat46Progression0

#12Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: game mode.

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#13Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0Setting0

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Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMultiplayer

IGDB60· 2

Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55

#15KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

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