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Games like Kraken

2017PC

You play as a giant Kraken smashing ships of historical naval powers. A small indie action game on PC; few details are known, so the ratings are conservative.

  • Historical setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Fast pace

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In short: Games like Kraken

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Kraken special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Dynasty Warriors

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1997PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Kraken: a historical setting, action-packed real-time combat and a fast pace.

The first Dynasty Warriors is a 3D one-on-one fighting game for PlayStation featuring warriors from China's Three Kingdoms era. It draws on Koei's historical setting but is not yet the mass-battle hack-and-slash of its sequels.

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Spartan: Total Warrior

Historical setting

A brutal hack-and-slash game where you play a Spartan warrior cutting through huge battles and mowing down hordes with bloody special attacks. Short, arcade-style missions mix combat with objectives like killing generals or destroying siege weapons.

Karateka

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You fight your way through feudal Japan as a lone martial artist to rescue Mariko from the warlord Akuma. This remake brings the 1984 classic into modern visuals, built around direct, timing-based fights and a stripped-down, focused feel.

Story of a Gladiator

Historical setting

You play a man searching for his destiny, which you end up finding in the sand of a Roman arena. The game keeps things simple with direct, brawling arena fights in the style of a beat 'em up.

Super Noah's Ark 3D

Vast, open spaces

An unlicensed Christian-themed Wolfenstein 3D-style game where you play Noah calming animals on the Ark by throwing food instead of shooting, with Bible trivia on the side. It is also known as the only unlicensed SNES game released in the US.

Bladed Fury

Fantasy setting

An action game set in ancient China that hooks you with fast-paced fights and a look inspired by traditional Chinese painting. Its sound design adds to the atmosphere.

Time Pilot

Historical setting

A Konami arcade classic where you fly freely in every direction across an endlessly scrolling sky, dogfighting through different eras, from biplanes to jets and futuristic craft.

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