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2026 PCNintendo Switch

A frantic action roguelite where you dodge attacks on a grid in real time and match tiles to charge your weapons. Picking the right moment to strike is key.

What defines Chivalware:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Chivalware are Crypt of the NecroDancer, Tomb of the Mask and Puss!. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Chivalware special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Crypt of the NecroDancer

84 %

2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.79 € 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 25,116 reviews on Steam

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Linear, curated structure

A roguelike dungeon crawler where every move and attack must land on the beat of the music. The catchy soundtrack and rhythmic, tactical gameplay turn each run into a demanding dance.

Tomb of the Mask

Puzzles and brain teasers

A fast arcade climber where a magic mask lets you dash through endless procedurally generated pixel mazes, dodging traps and collecting points with swipe-style movement.

BPM: Bullets Per Minute

Action-packed real-time combat

A rhythm-based roguelike first-person shooter where shooting, reloading and moving must land on the beat of a rock opera soundtrack. As a Valkyrie you fight through randomized dungeons full of enemies that attack in time with the music.

Lovely Planet

Linear, curated structure

A bright, ultra-fast first-person shooter where one hit kills you and levels are mastered through trial, memorization and precise aim. Its cute pastel look contrasts with the punishing difficulty.

Q*bert

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic arcade game where the big-nosed Q*bert hops around an isometric pyramid changing the color of every cube while enemies chase him. Simple concept, fast reflex play and a punishing difficulty curve.

Forced

Puzzles and brain teasers

An arena gladiator game where you play a slave guided by a spirit mentor, clearing combat and puzzle-like rooms to win freedom. Best played in co-op, where teamwork and timing matter.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.

Orcs Must Die!

Linear, curated structure

Third-person tower defense where you lay traps in fortress corridors and join the fight with crossbow and spells as orc hordes get flung, sliced and burned in slapstick chain reactions. A cocky war mage hero keeps the tone gleefully comedic.

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