Games like Wandering Sword

Wuxia RPG with tile-based combat and relationship building. Explore diverse regions and master martial arts in a pixel art 3D world.

95% positive from 2,365 · 2023 · 4% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $24.99 $17.49 -30% · Lowest ever $15.49 (2025-11-03)

RPGMartial ArtsPixel Graphics Turn-Based Story Rich Open World

Six games like Wandering Sword

Path of Kung Fu

72% positive from 5,368 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a Wuxia RPG with side-scrolling combat and open-world life simulation. Players master martial arts and weapons to forge their destiny in a dynamic world.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible depth and freedom, calling it an "absolut gold" Jianghu/Wuxia/Cultivation CRPG.

The catchThe English is raw machine translation, with overflowing text and Western NPC names.

Both are tagged Martial Arts, Open World and Story Rich.

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Shenmue I & II

89% positive from 3,215 reviews20187% finish itDeck Unsupported

Open world action-adventure with QTEs and exploration. Investigate, fight, and explore a living world to avenge your father.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive world-building, making them feel like they're living in a real place, unlike other games.

The catchProgress constantly stalls while you wait for the in-game clock, with no time skip.

Both are tagged Martial Arts, Open World and Story Rich.

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英雄群侠传II

89% positive from 2,202 reviews2019

This is a free, single-player, turn-based martial arts RPG with a focus on player choice, exploration, and a slow-paced, thoughtful experience. It features a unique ink-wash art style and a deep martial arts system.

The catchExtra in-game rewards are locked behind leaving a review or proving your purchase.

Both are tagged Martial Arts, Turn-Based and RPG.

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Punch Club 2: Fast Forward

83% positive from 4,453 reviews202332% finish itDeck Verified

This is a narrative-driven, cyberpunk fighting simulator where players train, fight, and make choices. The core loop involves improving fighter stats and techniques to progress through a story.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming pixel art, humor, and grindy strategy, comparing it to incremental games and 80s/90s action movies.

The catchThe loop of train, eat, sleep and work repeats for hours and turns into grind.

Both are tagged Martial Arts, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Swords and Sandals Immortals

84% positive from 1,120 reviews20233% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based arena combat game with deep gladiator customization and a focus on brutal, over-the-top combat. Features both single-player campaigns and competitive multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise this turn-based arena RPG for its fast, brutal, and customizable fights, reminiscent of S&S3Redux.

The catchBalance is broken, with bosses and random enemies one shotting you through full armor.

Both are tagged Martial Arts and RPG.

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Fights in Tight Spaces

90% positive from 3,882 reviews202119% finish itDeck Verified

Card-based tactical deck-builder with turn-based combat and environmental interaction. Players manage hand, positioning, and momentum in action-movie settings.

What players likedPlayers praise this stylish roguelike deckbuilder as a deeper, more satisfying "John Wick: The Game" with fluid animations and satisfying combos.

The catchCard draw luck decides runs more than tactics, and a bad deck sinks the run.

Both are tagged Martial Arts.

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More about Wandering Sword

What players liked

Players praise this Wuxia RPG for its engaging story, player agency, and HD-2D art, comparing it to Octopath Traveler and Suikoden.

The catch

Unmarked missable quests lock you out of companions and good endings without a guide.

Reviews: 95% positive from 2,365
Released: 2023
Finish it: 4% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $24.99 $17.49 -30% · Lowest ever $15.49 (2025-11-03)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,365 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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