# Games like Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

> The closest matches to Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition: DmC: Devil May Cry, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, Devil May Cry 5, and Bayonetta. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [DmC: Devil May Cry](https://imho.run/games/220440/dmc-devil-may-cry) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 6,579 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220440/)
2. [METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE](https://imho.run/games/235460/metal-gear-rising-revengeance) — A frequent pick in Killer is Dead players' libraries, and another Action. 38,650 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235460/)
3. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Also Spectacle fighter and Swordplay, like Killer is Dead. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
4. [Devil May Cry 5](https://imho.run/games/601150/devil-may-cry-5) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 37,680 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601150/)
5. [Bayonetta](https://imho.run/games/460790/bayonetta) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 10,427 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460790/)
6. [Shadow Warrior](https://imho.run/games/233130/shadow-warrior) — Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Killer is Dead. 8,059 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/)
7. [Hi-Fi RUSH](https://imho.run/games/1817230/hi-fi-rush) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 16,022 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817230/)
8. [ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN](https://imho.run/games/3050900/romeo-is-a-dead-man) — Also Character Action Game and Hack and Slash, like Killer is Dead. 1,360 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/)
9. [killer7](https://imho.run/games/868520/killer7) — Also Surreal and Gore, like Killer is Dead. 2,666 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/868520/)
10. [Shing!](https://imho.run/games/1103730/shing) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 105 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/)
11. [Darksiders™](https://imho.run/games/50620/darksiders) — Also Spectacle fighter and Hack and Slash, like Killer is Dead. 3,083 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/50620/)
12. [The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile](https://imho.run/games/268990/the-dishwasher-vampire-smile) — Also Character Action Game and Hack and Slash, like Killer is Dead. 896 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268990/)
13. [Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death](https://imho.run/games/249680/marlow-briggs-and-the-mask-of-death) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 1,114 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249680/)
14. [Soulstice](https://imho.run/games/1602080/soulstice) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 795 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1602080/)
15. [Blades of Time](https://imho.run/games/208670/blades-of-time) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 329 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208670/)
16. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also Surreal and Gore, like Killer is Dead. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
17. [Aztez](https://imho.run/games/244750/aztez) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 143 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244750/)
18. [ICEY](https://imho.run/games/553640/icey) — A frequent pick in Killer is Dead players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,028 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553640/)
19. [Onechanbara Z2: Chaos](https://imho.run/games/446390/onechanbara-z2-chaos) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 381 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446390/)
20. [YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z](https://imho.run/games/252230/yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z) — Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Killer is Dead. 353 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252230/)
21. [Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/55150/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-anniversary-edition) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Killer is Dead. 11,757 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/)
22. [Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™](https://imho.run/games/13500/prince-of-persia-warrior-within) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Killer is Dead. 1,681 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13500/)
23. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Shares combat system with Killer is Dead. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
24. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — Also Spectacle fighter and Surreal, like Killer is Dead. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)

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## About Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition is a third-person action game released in 2014 by Grasshopper Manufacture and KADOKAWA GAMES, published by Deep Silver at $19.99. Reviewers highlight the challenging combat mechanics and unique visual art style as standout elements, while players describe the overall experience as bleak, dark, and immersive. The game offers a short solo-only campaign with an absurd and creative storyline that players have found compelling. It holds a 74% positive rating from 1870 Steam reviews but is not supported on Steam Deck. The title emphasizes its distinctive visual style and combat system within a surreal Japanese action setting.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 261110
- **Developer:** KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE
- **Publisher:** Deep Silver
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 23, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

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