Blade Assault similar games & best alternatives

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Blade Assault

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

What works

  • Fast-paced and satisfying combat
  • Varied characters and weapon customization
  • High replayability with meta progression
  • Polished pixel art and music
  • Responsive controls and smooth gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bosses and enemies feel overly tanky
  • Story and dialogue are minimal and poorly translated
  • Game can be repetitive due to fixed level layouts
  • Some ui and explanation of mechanics lacking
  • Reports of bugs and unfinished content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Nightmare: The Lunatic

  • Dark Light

  • Soda Crisis

  • Skul: The Hero Slayer

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

  • The Devil Within: Satgat

More relaxing

Games that feels like Blade Assault but with a more relaxing feel

  • Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

  • Underhero

  • The Rogue Prince of Persia

  • Death's Gambit: Afterlife

  • The Slormancer

  • Cally's Caves 3

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Blade Assault: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026