Games like BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

This is a hack-and-slash action game featuring brutal combat and a dark fantasy story. Players experience overwhelming destructive power as they defeat hundreds of enemies with a giant sword.

82% positive from 4,127 · 2017 · 23% finish it · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $17.99 (2022-02-08)

AnimeActionHack and Slash Dark FantasyMusouGore

Six games like BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

WARRIORS OROCHI 4

86% positive from 5,583 reviews201814% finish itDeck Playable

This is a hack-and-slash action game featuring a massive roster and unique magic abilities. It combines characters from Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors for over-the-top combat.

What players likedPlayers find it easier to grind and enjoy the larger roster, reminiscent of earlier Warriors Orochi titles.

The catchA clear downgrade from the previous entry, with weaker combat, story and content.

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Anime.

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Fate/EXTELLA LINK

93% positive from 4,700 reviews20195% finish itDeck Playable

This is a high-speed hack-and-slash action game with team mechanics. Players battle on dynamic battlefields and can compete online.

What players likedPlayers praise its improved gameplay and good story, making it a better warrior game than its predecessor.

The catchThe story is barebones and shallow, a clear step down from the previous game.

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Anime.

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SAMURAI WARRIORS 5

82% positive from 1,558 reviews202139% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a tactical action game featuring large-scale battles with revamped characters and evolved combat. It focuses on the dramatic lives of Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi during Japan's Sengoku period.

The catchShared weapon movesets make characters feel like clones

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Anime.

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WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition

89% positive from 2,493 reviews20221% finish itDeck Playable

This is a tactical action game featuring large-scale battles with many characters. Its core loop involves strategic combat with a massive roster and multiple game modes.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as a strong entry reminiscent of older Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors titles, featuring a huge cast of powerful characters.

The catchThe PC port is broken, forcing a 60Hz monitor to avoid black textures and crashes.

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Action.

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WARRIORS: Abyss

86% positive from 2,222 reviews20256% finish itDeck Verified

Hack-and-slash action game featuring large-scale battles with over 100 allied heroes. Players summon heroes to overwhelm swarms of enemies in a hellish setting.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, addictive roguelike Musou game, similar to Hades or Warriors Orochi, with a huge roster of characters.

The catchEvery run repeats the same stages and bosses, and characters barely play differently.

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Action.

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DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

83% positive from 1,800 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is a historical action game featuring large-scale battles against many enemies. Players control powerful warriors to fight through story-driven campaigns and replayable modes.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Samurai Warriors or Warriors Orochi, praising its great narrative and extensive story modes.

The catchA lazy PC port where controller support is broken and button prompts are missing.

Both are tagged Musou, Hack and Slash and Action.

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More about BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

What players liked

Players praise it as a fun "Warriors-style" hack-and-slash game that faithfully retells the Berserk story with weighty combat.

The catch

A shoddy PC port brings no mouse camera control, unremappable inputs and crashes.

Reviews: 82% positive from 4,127
Released: 2017
Finish it: 23% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $17.99 (2022-02-08)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 4,127 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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