Games like Bastion
Looking for games like Bastion? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Transistor, Dust: An Elysian Tail or Hyper Light Drifter.
1 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability94% User Score 18,051 reviewsCritic Score 83%34 reviewsAn unconventional tactical action RPG in which after a powerful group called the Camerata cause measureless destruction through the ambiguous settlement of Cloudbank, Red, a famous singer in the city, goes on a journey along with her lover who is trapped inside the Transistor, a powerful machine with mysterious properties, to get to the bottom of the situation and get her lost voice back.
View Game2 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability95% User Score 12,363 reviewsCritic Score 84%5 reviewsIn "Dust: An Elysian Tail," play as Dust, a mysterious warrior armed with a sentient blade, as you explore a richly detailed world full of mythical creatures and powerful enemies. Uncover the truth behind Dust's past and battle against the tyrannical General Gaius and his army. With fast-paced combat, beautiful animation, and an engaging story, this action RPG is a captivating experience.
View Game3 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability93% User Score 9,723 reviewsCritic Score 84%26 reviewsHyper Light Drifter is a challenging 2D action-RPG drawing inspiration from 16-bit classics, with a dark, dangerous world to explore. As a Drifter, you'll uncover lost technologies, battle vicious enemies, and search for a cure to your insatiable illness. Every element in this game is hand-animated, and success will require mastery of its tough mechanics and varied skills.
View Game4 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability96% User Score 26,368 reviewsCritic Score 84%31 reviewsIn Ori and the Blind Forest, players control Ori, a white spirit, as they navigate through a metroidvania-style world to save the forest of Nibel from a dark energy known as the Blind Forest's decay. Using platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, Ori gains new abilities and upgrades to explore the open environment and restore light to the forest. The game features a touching narrative and beautiful hand-painted visuals, accompanied by a sweeping orchestral score.
View Game5 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding93% User Score 12,069 reviewsCritic Score 96%5 reviewsIn BioShock, players explore the underwater city of Rapture and fight off enemies using an array of weapons and genetic modifications. The game features a unique blend of shooter and RPG elements, with a heavy emphasis on customization and strategy. With a morality system, multiple endings, and a rich, immersive story, BioShock offers a deep and engaging experience.
View Game6 View Game97%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability97% User Score 124,463 reviewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG with innovative real-time mechanics set in a Belle Époque France-inspired world. Players join Expedition 33 on a final mission to stop the Paintress, who marks ages with cursed numbers that cause people to fade away. Engage in immersive battles and explore a haunting, atmospheric fantasy landscape.
View Game7 View Game96%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability98% User Score 148,764 reviewsCritic Score 94%68 reviews"Hades" is a single-player fantasy hack and slash game with an intriguing story, exceptional gameplay, good visuals, and delightful music. As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, players battle out of hell using mythic weapons and the powers of Olympian gods, with plenty of replayability and unique character builds to discover. The game features a fully-voiced cast of colorful characters, creating a dense and emotionally engaging atmosphere.
View Game8 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability92% User Score 5,517 reviewsCritic Score 93%2 reviews"Braid is a single-player fantasy puzzle-platformer game with beautiful graphics, stunning music, and forgiving yet challenging gameplay. Manipulate time in unique ways to rescue an abducted princess across a series of worlds. Every puzzle reveals something new in this filler-free game, now with Steam Cloud support."
View Game9 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, musicoptimization, grinding90% User Score 42,750 reviewsCritic Score 82%34 reviewsIn NieR: Automata, players control combat androids fighting to reclaim a post-apocalyptic Earth from machines. The game features action-packed combat, a deep and engaging story, and multiple endings based on player choices. With its stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack, NieR: Automata offers a unique and unforgettable experience for fans of action RPGs.
View Game10 View Game91%Game Brain Scoremusic, storygrinding, stability95% User Score 11,395 reviewsCritic Score 85%5 reviewsIn "Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights" , players explore a devastated kingdom overrun by the Blighted after an unstoppable rain of death. As young Lily, players uncover the truth while journeying through haunting landscapes, battling powerful bosses, and recruiting them as allies. The game features challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and an intriguing narrative.
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