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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hammerfight down to the 37 that fit the “PC” category. Ape Out, Sifu and Anomaly Agent top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hammerfight.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
Tags
NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Hammerfight is Ape Out — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Sifu and Anomaly Agent follow close behind.

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The best games like Hammerfight on PC

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hammerfight. 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.

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Ape Out

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Ape Out
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D
Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

The genre is the same as Hammerfight’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a top-down view.

Released 10 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone55Visuals36
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Sifu

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Sifu
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical
Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Hammerfight’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 13 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Game mode100Combat88Tone76Setting68Visuals0
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Anomaly Agent

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Anomaly Agent
Closest on tone
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D
Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Hammerfight does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and pixel art.

Released 15 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals63Setting0
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Furi

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Furi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It comes from the same genre as Hammerfight and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone75Setting24Visuals0
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Trek to Yomi

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Trek to Yomi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D
Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Hammerfight is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Released 13 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals66Setting59Tone49
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Spark the Electric Jester 3

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Spark the Electric Jester 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Hammerfight, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings 3D presentation.

Released 13 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting52Visuals0
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One Finger Death Punch

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One Finger Death Punch
Closest on visuals
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual
Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

If Hammerfight worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 4 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone31
9

Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Hammerfight is punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings co-op play.

Released 9 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting41Game mode21
10

Zeno Clash

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Zeno Clash
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyRanged
Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Hammerfight for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Combat71Tone58Setting42Visuals0
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Remember Me

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Remember Me
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiStealth
Year 2013Dev DON'T NOD · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Hammerfight: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: stealth mechanics and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 4 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Combat62Setting21Visuals0
12

Fairy Bloom Freesia

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Fairy Bloom Freesia
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeFantasy2DCozy
Year 2012Dev Edelweiss · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

What brings it close to Hammerfight is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 3 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting26Tone0
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Armed with Wings: Rearmed

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NGL87
Armed with Wings: Rearmed
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeFantasy2DMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Shelved next to Hammerfight for good reason: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Released 6 years after Hammerfight.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode56Setting36
14

Streets of Rage 3

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Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

Shelved next to Hammerfight for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a cyberpunk setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Hammerfight by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone66Game mode35Setting23
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Rag Doll Kung Fu

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Rag Doll Kung Fu
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMelee2DMultiplayer
Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

It meets Hammerfight on melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

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