Games like Bayonetta

4.4average player rating•5 games

Bayonetta’s pull is expressive, timing-led combat: last-frame dodges that open slowmo, air juggles, and S-rank score chasing. These picks keep that character-action spine — fast cancels, crowd control, and boss arenas built for style.

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Games5

Avg. Metacritic87

Avg. player rating4.4/5

Avg. playtime11h

Main genreAction

Released2014–2023

What these games share

The genres these 5 picks have in common, straight from their store data.

Action5 of 5

The picks

Ranked by player rating, Metacritic breaks ties.

1
Hi-Fi RUSH
Action
Stage-by-stage style grades, crowd-control combos, and perfect-dodge windows that reward precise timing as much as creativity.
4.8/5Player ratingMC90View game
2
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Action
Parry-forward offense, chapter grades, and outrageous boss setpieces — built for perfect-timed slashes and momentum you never drop.
4.8/5Player ratingMC83View game
3
NieR:Automata
ActionRPG
Melee-shooter weaving, instant dodge-cancels, and perfect-evade slowmo that lets aerial strings flow without ever touching ground.
4.4/5Player ratingMC86View game
4
Devil May Cry 5
Action
Style-ranked combat with deep cancels, air juggles, and weapon-swapping that rewards aggression and flair.
4.3/5Player ratingMC88View game
5
Soulstice
ActionAdventure
Tight, wave-based encounters, generous cancel windows, and style grades that push you to juggle, launch, and swap stances mid-combo.
3.6/5Player ratingView game