5 Action RPG games like Cuphead that you should try

On paper it is what Cuphead is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a cyberpunk setting and a top-down view.

Its point of contact with Cuphead is punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Genre puts it alongside Cuphead, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Its point of contact with Cuphead is shooting mechanics, punishing difficulty and ranged combat. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and a top-down view.

On paper it is what Cuphead is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is horror setting and online features.