A Bastard's Tale similar games & best alternatives

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A Bastard's Tale

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding combat
  • Unique 3-directional attack and block mechanics
  • Atmospheric pixel art and music
  • Tight controls and satisfying gameplay
  • Affordable price

Things to keep in mind

  • Very high difficulty and frustration
  • Short game length and limited content
  • Lack of story and progression
  • Some control and readability issues
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Driven Out

  • ORCS

  • Volgarr the Viking

  • Slash or Die

  • Jet Gunner

  • Castlevania Anniversary Collection

More progression-driven

Games that feels like A Bastard's Tale but with more progression and upgrades

  • Dunjungle

  • Cathedral

  • Viktor

  • Ato

  • UnderParty

  • UDONGEIN X

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A Bastard's Tale: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Progression, Creativity.

Last update: 21/08/2026