# Games like DEAD OR SCHOOL

> The closest matches to DEAD OR SCHOOL: The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos, Dragon Spear, and Minoria. 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. [The Vagrant](https://imho.run/games/598700/the-vagrant) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 1,701 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598700/)
2. [Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~](https://imho.run/games/662960/mysteria-occult-shadows) — Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 283 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/662960/)
3. [Onechanbara Z2: Chaos](https://imho.run/games/446390/onechanbara-z2-chaos) — Also Zombies and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 381 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446390/)
4. [Dragon Spear](https://imho.run/games/886960/dragon-spear) — Also Mature and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 141 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/886960/)
5. [Minoria](https://imho.run/games/940910/minoria) — A frequent pick in DEAD OR SCHOOL players' libraries, and another RPG. 663 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/940910/)
6. [Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed](https://imho.run/games/387340/hyperdimension-neptunia-u-action-unleashed) — Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 1,098 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387340/)
7. [AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead ＆ Undressed](https://imho.run/games/333980/akiba-s-trip-undead-undressed) — Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 1,514 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333980/)
8. [LOST EPIC](https://imho.run/games/1426490/lost-epic) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 202 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426490/)
9. [SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS](https://imho.run/games/411830/senran-kagura-shinovi-versus) — A frequent pick in DEAD OR SCHOOL players' libraries, and another Action. 1,703 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/411830/)
10. [King Exit](https://imho.run/games/712840/king-exit) — Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 217 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/712840/)
11. [Bayonetta](https://imho.run/games/460790/bayonetta) — Also Mature and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 10,427 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460790/)
12. [MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)](https://imho.run/games/496810/megatagmension-blanc-neptune-vs-zombies-neptunia) — Also Zombies and JRPG, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 525 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496810/)
13. [Bladed fury](https://imho.run/games/927250/bladed-fury) — Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 504 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/927250/)
14. [Heroine Anthem Zero -Sacrifice-](https://imho.run/games/537990/heroine-anthem-zero-sacrifice-) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 83 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/537990/)
15. [Kotama and Academy Citadel](https://imho.run/games/3639650/kotama-and-academy-citadel) — Also Metroidvania and JRPG, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 326 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639650/)
16. [Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night](https://imho.run/games/692850/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 10,969 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/)
17. [Lost Ruins](https://imho.run/games/1306630/lost-ruins) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 1,085 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1306630/)
18. [UnderParty](https://imho.run/games/1144440/underparty) — Also Mature and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 138 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144440/)
19. [Skul: The Hero Slayer](https://imho.run/games/1147560/skul-the-hero-slayer) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 9,565 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147560/)
20. [Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial](https://imho.run/games/844850/tower-hunter-erza-s-trial) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 307 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844850/)
21. [HunterX](https://imho.run/games/1918450/hunterx) — Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 181 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1918450/)
22. [Treasure Hunter Claire](https://imho.run/games/828070/treasure-hunter-claire) — Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 305 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/828070/)
23. [Fate/EXTELLA LINK](https://imho.run/games/622220/fate-extella-link) — Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 1,498 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/622220/)
24. [The Initial](https://imho.run/games/665090/the-initial) — Also Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL. 183 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/665090/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=789760&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=789760&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=789760&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=789760
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/789760
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About DEAD OR SCHOOL

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 789760
- **Developer:** Studio Nanafushi
- **Publisher:** Studio Nanafushi
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 3, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/789760/dead-or-school)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=789760&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/789760/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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