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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 2000Dev Yuke's

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to WWF SmackDown! is Golden Axe — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! 2 and Shank follow close behind.

#1Golden Axe75 #2Guacamelee! 274 #3Shank74 #4Shank 274 #5Sacred Citadel74

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The best games like WWF SmackDown! on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WWF SmackDown!. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Golden AxeClosest overall match

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Golden Axe

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and co op, while skipping sports simulation

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

It predates WWF SmackDown! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode91

#2Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ 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 sports simulation

Released 18 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode82

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Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

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.

Released 10 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode81

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Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ 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 sports simulation

Released 12 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode81

#5Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

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.

Released 13 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80

#6Streets of Rage 2

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Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping sports simulation

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.

It predates WWF SmackDown! by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80

#7River City Girls

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River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ 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 sports simulation

Released 19 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals57

#8Mother Russia Bleeds

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Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

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 sports simulation

Released 16 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals58

#9Rag Doll Kung Fu

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Rag Doll Kung Fu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

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.

Released 5 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode66

#10Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

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 sports simulation

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.

Released 18 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Game mode66Visuals56Combat54

#11Castle Crashers®

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Castle Crashers®

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3

Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sports simulation

Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One.

Released 8 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode64Combat50

65

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping sports simulation

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…

Released 15 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals58Game mode51

#13Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op

Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46

Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ 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 sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from WWF SmackDown!: game mode.

Released 15 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals84Game mode45

#14SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkCozy

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

From the Warring States period to the present day, the mysterious shinobi have fought covertly across Japan. Some fight for the authorities, others for the highest bidder, but all of them have one thing in common: They kick ass and know how to look good doing it.

Where it drifts furthest from WWF SmackDown!: visuals.

Released 13 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode66Visuals0

#15Fighting Force

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Fighting Force

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person

Year 1997Dev Core Design · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from WWF SmackDown!: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode65Visuals0

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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Fighting · FPS

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The Warriors

RPG · Action RPG

DeathSpank

DeathSpank

RPG · Action RPG

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Trek to Yomi

Adventure · Action RPG

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Platformer · Metroidvania

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Furi

Shooter · Action RPG

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