Rank 01Why this
Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Shadow Warrior.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Shadow Warrior
- 43 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Shadow Warrior also play
The closest matches to Shadow Warrior: Shadow Warrior 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
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Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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DmC: Devil May Cry
Why this: Also Demons and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
Rank 05 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
Rank 06 
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Shadow Warrior.
Rank 07 
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
Rank 08 
DOOM
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shadow Warrior
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- 5Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
- 6Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Shares environmental interaction with Shadow Warrior.
- 86% of 3,474 reviews
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- 17Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
- 80% of 1,681 reviews
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Flying Wild Hog
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 8,059 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 73
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Fast paced chaotic action
- Humor is self aware and ridiculous
- Karma system rewards precision and efficiency
- Comedic
- Epic
- Funny
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Shadow Warrior
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Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
Why this: Same epic mood as Shadow Warrior.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Shadow Warrior.
DOOM Eternal
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Why this: Same intense mood as Shadow Warrior.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadow Warrior at current Steam store prices.
Nidhogg 2
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Shadow Warrior.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
Project Warlock
Why this: Also Demons and Old School, like Shadow Warrior.
Yasuke Simulator
Why this: Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Shadow Warrior.
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
Why this: Also Demons and Dark Humor, like Shadow Warrior.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Shadow Warrior, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also Ninja and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
Pirates Vikings & Knights II
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
King of Crabs
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
FUCK HITLER
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shadow Warrior 2
Why this: Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Shadow Warrior.
DmC: Devil May Cry
Why this: Also Demons and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
DOOM
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
More from Flying Wild Hog
Other recommendable Steam games by Flying Wild Hog, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Evil West
Why this: Also Demons and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior.
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior.
Hard Reset Extended Edition
Why this: Same intense mood as Shadow Warrior.
Trek to Yomi
Why this: Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Shadow Warrior.
About Shadow Warrior
The closest matches to Shadow Warrior: Shadow Warrior 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shadow Warrior is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shadow Warrior 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black and METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, epic and funny, and single out its environmental interaction and karma system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Shadow Warrior is a 2013 action-adventure first-person shooter from Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital, currently available on Steam for $29.99 USD and verified for Steam Deck. Players control Lo Wang, a sharp-tongued warrior wielding a katana alongside firearms to battle demonic enemies across varied environments. The game features katana combos, environmental interaction, a karma system rewarding precision and efficiency, a skill tree, and a balance between melee and ranged combat. Reviewers and players describe the overall experience as comedic and intense, with the humor frequently characterized as self-aware and ridiculous. Katana combos are repeatedly highlighted as satisfying, and the dynamic interplay between sword and gunplay is commonly cited as a key strength. The game holds a 93% positive rating from over 8,000 Steam reviews, with a medium-length campaign designed for solo play.
About Shadow Warrior: Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Is Shadow Warrior worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 8,059 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 11 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fast paced chaotic action
- Humor is self aware and ridiculous
- Karma system rewards precision and efficiency
- Katana combos feel incredibly satisfying
People who play it also play: Shadow Warrior 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Frequently asked about Shadow Warrior
Can I run it?
Is Shadow Warrior verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shadow Warrior is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Shadow Warrior cost?
Shadow Warrior is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shadow Warrior?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadow Warrior are Shadow Warrior 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE.
Who developed Shadow Warrior?
Shadow Warrior was developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital.