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Games like Gokutoshi (獄闘士)

If Gokutoshi (獄闘士) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blasphemous 2, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Gokutoshi (獄闘士): Gokutoshi is a 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash action game focused on intense battles against powerful enemies.

2030ActionWindowsby DarkHarvard
Gokutoshi (獄闘士) — Steam game cover

Players who liked Gokutoshi (獄闘士) also play

Steam players who put hours into Gokutoshi (獄闘士) also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

    2023ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Olija

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Abathor

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Foregone

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. KUNAI

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Gokutoshi (獄闘士) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  5. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Floating Point

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Electoral Carnage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know?

    2026ActionFree To PlayEarly AccessFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

    2023ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Olija

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Abathor

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Foregone

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. KUNAI

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

    KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gokutoshi (獄闘士)

What games are most similar to Gokutoshi (獄闘士)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gokutoshi (獄闘士) are Blasphemous 2, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight.
Who developed Gokutoshi (獄闘士)?
Gokutoshi (獄闘士) was developed by DarkHarvard.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Gokutoshi (獄闘士).

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