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We filtered the 48 games similar to Overgrowth down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Guacamelee! 2, Shank 2 and Shank top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Overgrowth.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Overgrowth is Guacamelee! 2 — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Shank 2 and Shank follow close behind.

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The best games like Overgrowth on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overgrowth. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Overgrowth worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: strong narrative focus and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Combat64Tone59
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Shank 2

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Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Overgrowth is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone70Combat64Visuals0
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Shank

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Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overgrowth and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone70Combat64Visuals0
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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExploration
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with Overgrowth: exploration and discovery, fantasy world, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode76Visuals0
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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Overgrowth: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings an anime aesthetic and skill tree progression.

Genre100Game mode70Combat63Visuals58World42Progression40
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Evil West

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Evil West
Closest on visuals
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Overgrowth, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and co-op play. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Released 5 years after Overgrowth.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode66Combat64Tone57Setting35
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Kung Fury

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Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDark
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

On paper it is what Overgrowth is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode76Tone72Combat63Setting0Visuals0
8

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeHardcore
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Overgrowth: punishing difficulty, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: ranged combat and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode85Tone70Combat47Setting0Progression0
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River City Girls

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River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Overgrowth, and so does melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Combat64Tone0Setting0Visuals0
10

Zeno Clash 2

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Zeno Clash 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overgrowth and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and ranged combat.

Genre100Progression100Game mode77Combat58World44Tone0
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DeathSpank

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DeathSpank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonMagic
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Overgrowth for good reason: melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and game mode: this one brings magic-based combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode50Combat44
12

Castle Crashers®

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Castle Crashers®
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee
Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Overgrowth, and so does melee combat and co-op play. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat.

It predates Overgrowth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode82Combat45Tone0Setting0Progression0
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Furi

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Furi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkThird Person
Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

Genre100Tone80Combat64Visuals38Game mode23Setting0
14

STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonRanged
Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overgrowth and shares melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is ranged combat and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Overgrowth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals62Combat51Game mode51Setting0Progression0
15

Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy
Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overgrowth and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: loot and gear systems, and 2D presentation.

Genre100Setting100Game mode93Tone70Combat64Progression0

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