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We filtered the 46 games similar to Sacred Citadel down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Shank 2, Shank and Guacamelee! 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sacred Citadel.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
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DarkMultiplayerSolo
Year 2013Dev Deep Silver

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Sacred Citadel is Shank 2 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Shank and Guacamelee! 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Sacred Citadel on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sacred Citadel. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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Shank 2

90
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Shank 2
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark2D
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Sacred Citadel does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode93
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Shank

90
NGL77
Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Sacred Citadel does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode93
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Guacamelee! 2

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NGL88
Guacamelee! 2
Closest on setting
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Sacred Citadel is melee combat, fantasy world and co-op play, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: exploration and discovery, and punishing difficulty.

Released 5 years after Sacred Citadel.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode94Tone0
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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

76
NGL90
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Sacred Citadel on fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is progression: exploration and discovery.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode75Progression0
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Golden Axe

79
NGL81
Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Sacred Citadel does: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation.

It predates Sacred Citadel by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode91
6

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

78
NGL81
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Sacred Citadel: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery, and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Combat100Game mode86Visuals84Progression65Setting35
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Streets of Rage 2

76
NGL88
Streets of Rage 2
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Sacred Citadel is melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, combat and visuals.

It predates Sacred Citadel by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92
8

Evil West

74
NGL73
Evil West
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkFantasy
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Sacred Citadel, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on online features. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Released 9 years after Sacred Citadel.

Genre100Combat100Game mode87Tone65Setting37Visuals0
9

Mother Russia Bleeds

73
NGL79
Mother Russia Bleeds
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDark2D
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Sacred Citadel and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 3 years after Sacred Citadel.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Tone66Visuals59Setting0
10

Castle Crashers®

73
NGL86
Castle Crashers®
Closest on game mode
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeLootSkill Tree2D
Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Sacred Citadel is loot and gear systems, melee combat, and co-op play, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat59Tone0
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

70
NGL83
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineOfflineMeleeSkill Tree2D
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Sacred Citadel for good reason: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Released 5 years after Sacred Citadel.

Genre100Game mode100Progression72Combat63Visuals58Tone0
12

River City Girls

66
NGL81
River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Sacred Citadel, and so does melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 6 years after Sacred Citadel.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Visuals59Tone0Setting0
13

Kung Fury

65
NGL69
Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

On paper it is what Sacred Citadel is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode75Visuals59Tone34Setting0
14

Rag Doll Kung Fu

62
NGL73
Rag Doll Kung Fu
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

The thread back to Sacred Citadel runs through melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode.

It predates Sacred Citadel by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode56
15

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

60
NGL81
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opLootSkill Tree2D
Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

The thread back to Sacred Citadel runs through loot and gear systems, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode: this one brings pixel art.

Genre100Progression100Visuals73Game mode53

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