Skip to main content
Games like Circus Nightmare

Games like Circus Nightmare

Games like Circus Nightmare

Looking for games like Circus Nightmare? Here are top fighting recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth, Destination Empire or Mona: The Endless Journey.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    An Ecstatic-class Stylish 2D Action Game controlling Tenshi Hinanawi, as she runs all around the realms of Gensokyo! You are the path of righteousness itself! This is a derivative game inspired by the Touhou Project universe. The publisher of this game on Steam is DLsite Official. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.

    View Game
  2. Destination Empire is a 3D platformer hack-and-slash with fast tactical RPG elements, combining real-time combat, time-stopping tactical encounters and optional first-person gameplay that can reveal entirely different solutions. You are a nameless Time Warden stationed at an outpost that suddenly comes under attack by a powerful enemy force. As the outpost falls and the Time Wardens around you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destination Empire.

    View Game
  3. Join our Discord! About the GameGame Background A girl clutching her pillow accidentally falls into a nightmarish world. Here, she encounters Mona, a mysterious girl who is also trapped—strikingly similar to her, yet wielding the power to control time and space. To her surprise, the soft pillow in her arms becomes both shield and weapon against the threats that lurk within. Facing the malice o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mona: The Endless Journey.

    View Game
  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 564 reviews

    This is a third-person action roguelite game. Players will play one of several protagonists to challenge powerful enemies in the Animal Realm and solve the source of the incident. The game will include 4 protagonists with different fighting styles to unlock, 9 boss battles based on various Touhou characters, and nearly 100 kinds of enhanced abilities. ●EXCITING BATTLEIn terms of combat, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Dystopian.

    View Game
  5. Become the Green Ninja. Step into the role of a swift, deadly warrior on a mission to cut down monsters, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the darkness consuming the land. Wield your sword for close combat, your bow for precise ranged strikes, and master quick dashes and shield blocks to survive the onslaught. Explore Diverse Biomes Venture across the vibrant Grasslands, scorching Desert, trea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Shinobi.

    View Game
  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    ReSetna is a post-apocalyptic Metroidvania, in a crumbling world dominated by the APEX AI. As a mysterious Signal driving robots to madness emerges, ReSetna sets off on a journey to uncover the mystery. Explore, engage, evolve, navigating through the crumbling ruins of a once glorious civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReSetna.

    View Game
  7. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A combat focused metroidvania #action #soulslike #metroidvania #darksouls #combat #exploration #swordandsorcery [Media 11037943] [Media 11037952] [Media 11037959] Windmills is a combat-focused... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windmills.

    View Game
  8. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Wings.

    View Game
  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer game that is heavily inspired by the Spectacle Fighter genre. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magenta Horizon.

    View Game
  10. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

    View Game
  11. Numina:Construct is a fast-paced 3D Shoot 'Em Up that combines intense action with strategic mechanics. With dynamic camera changes, stylized environments, and challenging boss fights, each level offers an immersive experience. Customize your ship and select from a diverse arsenal to face waves of enemies in battles where every decision counts. Mechanics Defend: Face your enemies intelligently us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

    View Game
  12. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 139 reviews

     I. Introduction This is a fast-paced side-scrolling action game with roguelite elements. Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last. Ⅱ. Setting This is a game about loneliness,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Blooming Soul.

    View Game
  13. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 360 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Descend into cosmic madness aboard a collapsing space station in Katanaut, a fast-paced action-roguelite. Unleash powerful abilities, master fluid combat, and confront eldritch horrors as reality unravels around you. Survive relentless battles and fight for your very existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katanaut.

    View Game
  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Stylish retro, action-adventure game featuring fast-paced combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodless.

    View Game
  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter Robobeat, it’s all about maximising your damage by shooting to the beat. Wall run, grapple hook, slide, and bunny hop your way through the haphazard mansion of a crazed robot-showman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robobeat.

    View Game
  16. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 9 reviews

    DESYNC is an intense, single-player first person shooter that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal. Switch weapons and move masterfully to unleash Attack Sequences – special moves that deal bonus damage and effects. Launch an enemy into a trap with a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESYNC.

    View Game
  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelike in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior enemies. During the mission your craft will evolve into something stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 200+ items available ingame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Dogfights.

    View Game
  18. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 11,814 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 34 reviews

    Stand up for your freedom one more time in this fight against The Flame, a revengeful opponent that will challenge your skills and test your wit to the extremes. This pack features a complete new fight against a new guardian in his new arena. And that's it, or is it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furi.

    View Game
  19. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    "​​Bannerman is a medieval action-adventure with challenging skill-based combat inspired by historical swordsmanship. You play as a man-at-arms who is left for dead following a terrible battle. On awakening you discover your lord's banner has been lost. You must travel across a war-torn medieval land in pursuit." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bannerman.

    View Game
  20. Have you ever wanted to parry—purely, endlessly, beautifully? Hajiki is a minimalist samurai duel game built entirely around the art of the parry. Simply tilt your right stick or move your mouse to block incoming strikes. Simple to play, but incredibly hard to master — a perfect test of timing and focus. Each successful parry sharpens your senses, pulling you deeper into a meditative… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAJIKI: Samurai Reflex Action.

    View Game
  21. Glass Monsters is a single-player first-person 3D survival shooter where every battle takes place in a procedurally assembled glass arena. You fight through constantly shifting spaces filled with transparent walls, domes, bridges, ramps, and other geometric structures, fend off waves of aggressive creatures, and search for safe ground where cover can stop being cover at any moment. At its core, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glass Monsters.

    View Game
  22. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ⚡ Circuit OverloadCircuit Overload is a fast-paced arcade bullet-hell shooter built around precision, escalation, and pure action. You control a combat unit inside a hostile digital environment, facing endless waves of enemies and increasingly complex attack patterns. The longer you survive, the faster and more chaotic the screen becomes — pushing your reflexes, positioning, and decision-making t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

    View Game
  23. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Game Introduction Pure, hardcore, and fun, 'Banished Knight' is a top-down action roguelike game. You will play as an undead knight, traversing the underground world, defeating enemies to collect resources, and repairing the Valkyrie statues damaged in Ragnarok to restore power. Classic Combat Design Perhaps you, like me, are tired of the mechanical combat interaction and the value design filled w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banished Knight.

    View Game
  24. Save Your Kingdom. Survive the Chaos.Face thousands of monsters in a fast-paced pixel art action roguelite. Can you endure the unforgiving landscapes and the deadly creatures that roam them Find out in this intense and endlessly replayable adventure. Features Earn experience quickly as you battle through endless waves of enemies Unlock new and powerful skills as your character levels up F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Chaos.

    View Game
  25. Tankbot Battle is a fast paced top-down-shooter, featuring procedurally generated levels, fun enemies, and engaging combat! Inspired by old flash games, Tankbot Battle aims to provide a modern twist on the genre, with an extra dose of explosions and chaos! Features Exciting combat Engage in fast paced combat with enemy tanks! Procedurally generated levels Explore randomly generating l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tankbot Battle.

    View Game
  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Inferno.

    View Game
  27. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    StormEdge is an Action-Roguelite where you have to balance your desire to use powerful skills with the risk of taking damage or putting yourself in a vulnerable position. Experiment and try new things! You will take the role of one of the bravest and most talented mages who is forming StormEdge – a guild whose aim is to stop the elemental storms and save the world. Defeat your opponents by dod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StormEdge.

    View Game
  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 520 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vernal Edge.

    View Game
  29. View Game
  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruin of the Reckless.

    View Game
  31. View Game
  32. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Patrol.

    View Game
  33. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    96% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogworld.

    View Game
  34. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Ato is an atmospheric sword dueling metroidvania game set in the era of feudal Japan. Every combat encounter is an intense duel to the death with its own personality and fighting style. Perform risky parry maneuvers, bounce off of your opponent, evade their attacks and unlock new abilities to further expand your arsenal of options against your adversaries. Explore colorful and atmospheric environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ato.

    View Game
  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 197 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity.

    View Game
  36. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 3647254] ____________| Steam | GOG | Discord | Twitter | Facebook | Website |_________ Eldest Souls is a challenging, pixel-art boss-rush game. The Old Gods have long been imprisoned.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldest Souls.

    View Game
  37. Strike Arena – The Ultimate Evolution of Fighting Games! Step into the battleground of Strike Arena—a next-generation fighting game that redefines hand-to-hand combat with advanced mechanics, brutal combos, and a diverse roster of unique warriors. Inspired by legendary classics like Tekken and Street Fighter, Strike Arena takes the fighting genre to the next level with high-speed action, fluid co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Arena.

    View Game
  38. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    VolticPistol is a 2D medieval-cyberpunk platformer where you shoot or slice your way through your enemies. Every time you face death, your clone will reappear with a different set of stats, along with a different set of enemies to face. Each level will never be played the same way twice! The player will need to adapt to different stats and enemies to emerge at the top of the castle for victory! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VolticPistol.

    View Game
  39. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Invaders.

    View Game
  40.                                                      “Just Cube” is a challenging 2D platformer that takes you to 12 unique locations full of challenging obstacles, epic boss battles and non-stop tension. Each location is a brand new challenge that will test your skills and reflexes, demanding precise movements and excellent strategy. This game isn't just about getting from point A to poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Cube.

    View Game
  41. Uncover the mystery of the girl's survival journey across the wilderness. Can she overcome the wild and return home? Start a heart-racing open-world adventure in "Girl vs Wild" through the untamed wilderness. As you sprint through stunning scenery, take part in exciting action – the thick forest, hot desert, strange caves, and old bridges. Rush against the clock, beat obstacles, and defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl vs Wild.

    View Game
  42. View Game
    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Fight to save your soul from damnation in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive. Entertain the Lords of Hell and earn their favor to unlock new weapons, spells, and blessings. Dive into this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter and achieve the highest score. Can you reclaim your soul? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLBREAK.

    View Game
  43. View Game
  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Ninja Issen is Asteroid-J’s game that features hyper ninja action adventure in the cyberpunk world.You, “Kiba,” must use everything in your hands against powerful foes. Look for your chance under the fierce moves of gigantic bosses, and sting like a bee and cut off their limbs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Issen.

    View Game
  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

    View Game
  46. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 3,395 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    From the forgotten pages of history, comes Adalia de Volador! Legendary swashbuckler. Dashing adventurer. Hero of the people.Play as Adalia in her daring escapades full of sword-fighting, satire and shenanigans. Challenge the cruel Count-Duke and oppose tyranny with panache!Beautifully painted locations, charismatic characters, and an astounding amount of battle banter will transport you to the go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to En Garde!.

    View Game
  47. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    97% User Score Based on 455 reviews

    Killbug is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILLBUG.

    View Game
  48. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Become the immortal and fight extremely challenging bosses. Hone your skills and master the ability to dodge every attack, while defeating enemies without receiving a single hit. Use simple controls to dodge and counter and build up your dodge counter with every successful dodge. The more successful dodges you perform the stronger your attacks get and the longer your counter combo becomes. Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pit.

    View Game
  49. View Game
  50. View Game
    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromaia.

    View Game