A sub-genre of beat 'em up games, which emphasizes melee combat with a focus on blades and swords.

Hack and Slash Games

Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology and Celtic culture, the game follows Senua, a Pict warrior who must make..developed & published by Ninja Theory
released 8 years ago

Death's Door

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Acid Nerve
published by Devolver Digital
released 4 years ago

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

The first in the Fallout series to be released on consoles. Features a linear design instead of an open world, with hack and..developed & published by Interplay Entertainment
released 22 years ago

Dynasty Warriors 9

Experience the thrill of one versus thousands in an all new open world setting. Travel through Ancient China depicted on a..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Omega Force
published by Koei Tecmo
released 8 years ago

Eterspire

A free-to-play, cross-platform MMORPG where your skill and dedication define your progression. Play on PC and Mobile with..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by Stonehollow Workshop
released 4 months ago

Bright Memory: Infinite

Set in a futuristic metropolis in the year 2036.developed & published by FYQD Studio
released 4 years ago

Bright Memory

A lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a..developed & published by FYQD Studio
released 7 years ago

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines..developed by The Game Kitchen
published by Dotemu
released 5 months ago

A Kingdom of Soil

A pixel-art medieval RPG and management adventure. A border town in chaos—fields lie barren, beggars collapse on the streets,..developed & published by NicoDocci
Currently in development

Super Meat Boy Forever

Takes place a few years after the original Super Meat Boy. This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by Team Meat
released 5 years ago

Marvel's Deadpool VR

developed by Twisted Pixel Games
published by Oculus Studios
released 2 months ago

Control Resonant

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the..developed & published by Remedy Entertainment
Currently in development

Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive

Solo Leveling, the webtoon with 14.3 billion views worldwide, is now an action RPG game. Help our hero grow from his humble..developed by Netmarble Neo
published by Netmarble
released 2 months ago

Nioh 3

Use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.developed by Team Ninja
published by Koei Tecmo
releasing on February 6th 2026

Absolum

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original..developed by Guard Crush Games
published by Dotemu
released 3 months ago

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

The sequel to [url=https://www.byte1ife.com/index.php?x=games&y=game&id=2178]Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light[/url]..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Crystal Dynamics
published by Square Enix
released 11 years ago

Alabaster Dawn

An 8-bit, fantasy inspired adventure RPG. Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG..developed & published by Radical Fish Games
Currently in development

BELOW

A solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.developed & published by Capybara Games
released 7 years ago

Warhammer: Chaosbane

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four..developed by Eko Software
published by Bigben Interactive
released 6 years ago

Katana Kata

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.developed & published by Stas Shostak
released 6 years ago

God Eater 3

Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the..developed by Marvelous First Studio
published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
released 7 years ago

Let It Die

The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your..developed by Grasshopper Manufacture
published by GungHo Online Entertainment
released 9 years ago

Prince of Persia

Master the acrobatics, strategy and fighting tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Grip fall down the face of a..developed by Ubisoft Montreal
published by Ubisoft
released 17 years ago

Extinction

You are one of the world’s last Sentinels, a soldier named Avil equipped with the skills to battle the endless wave of Ravenii...developed by Maximum Games
published by Modus Games
released 7 years ago

Remember Me

An action adventure game featuring platforming, exploration, and melee combat. Originally a PlayStation 3 exclusive titled..developed by Dontnod Entertainment
published by Capcom
released 12 years ago

Narita Boy

A retro futuristic pixel game. Explore and fight in a retro futuristic world. Swim deep into an oneiric, poetic and unique..developed & published by Studio Koba
released 7 years ago

The Riftbreaker

A base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements. You are an elite scientist/commando inside an advanced Mecha-Suit..developed & published by EXOR Studios
released 4 years ago

Dead Cells

A rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re..developed & published by Motion Twin
released 7 years ago

Battlerite

An action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination..developed & published by Stunlock Studios
released 8 years ago

Stellar Blade

Humanity is driven from Earth after a losing war against alien invaders called Naytiba. To reclaim their lost home, Eve and her..developed by Shift Up
published by Sony Interactive Entertainment
released 1 year ago

Vanquish

From director Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil fame. Gear up in the Augmented Reaction Suit as government operative Sam Gideon and..developed by PlatinumGames
published by Sega
released 15 years ago

Megabonk

Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful. Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to..developed & published by vedinad
released 4 months ago

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Set in a dark fantasy interpretation of the setting for the original Final Fantasy game, with a group of people drawn into it..developed by Team Ninja
published by Square Enix
released 3 years ago

Escape Dead Island

A survival-mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.developed by Fatshark
published by Deep Silver
released 11 years ago

Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide

An epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by Fatshark
released 10 years ago

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000:..developed & published by Fatshark
released 3 years ago

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