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1991 PC

A classic side-scrolling arcade beat-'em-up in which a powerful warrior fights ghosts and demons from Japan's past who threaten to overrun the present day.

What defines Sengoku:

  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Sengoku are Athena, Rygar and Bearslayer. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sengoku special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Athena

95 %

1986 PlayStation

  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

Rygar

Fantasy setting

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

Bearslayer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast one-button arcade platformer starring Lāčplēsis, the hero of Latvian legend, demanding precision and quick reflexes. Expect to die a lot and retry constantly.

Obludia

Action-packed real-time combat

Obludia is an arcade arena shooter in the vein of Robotron and Smash TV, where you play a demon hunter blasting through 50 levels of enemy hordes and bosses. Power-ups and weapons drive fast, direct action with light RPG elements.

Phoenix Force

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A shoot 'em up where you pilot phoenixes against huge mythological creatures. Each of the 100+ levels is built around a fast, demanding boss fight.

Golden Axe

Fantasy setting

A classic arcade beat 'em up where a barbarian, amazon or dwarf hacks through Death Adder's minions, rides strange beasts and unleashes screen-clearing magic. Best enjoyed in co-op.

Tiny Barbarian DX

Fantasy setting

A fast 2D sword-slashing platformer inspired by classic pulp fantasy, where you hack and leap through episodic stages as a small but mighty barbarian in retro pixel-art style.

Arena of the Gods

Action-packed real-time combat

A tough top-down hack and slash where you fight demons in an arena, starting each run with a random unlocked weapon. Glory earned lets you buy new weapons, each with unique abilities.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Fantasy setting

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

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