Heart&Slash similar games & best alternatives

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Heart&Slash

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2016

Should you play it?

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

What works

  • Varied and upgradeable weapons and armor
  • Fast-paced and skillful combat
  • Engaging soundtrack and art style
  • High replay value with unlockables
  • Active developer support and updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Camera and control quirks
  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Limited number of levels
  • Repetitive procedural generation
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Heart&Slash: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, 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: 22/08/2026