Games like The Initial
by Restory Studio
The Initial is a third-person 3D hack and slash action: battling enemies, using sword attacks and learning skills. SAMURAI MAIDEN and Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae play most like The Initial. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its hack and slash, female protagonist and anime.
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Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Mar 10, 2014 · Zenith Blue
Both: Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash · Anime
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash, anime style. Swordplay, hand-to-hand combat and fighting bosses.
Female ProtagonistHack and SlashArcadeCuteThird PersonAnimeControllerSwordplayDestructionSingleplayer👍 2,753Dusk Diver 酉閃町
Oct 23, 2019 · WANIN International, JERA
Both: Anime · Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D modern-day beat 'em-up action RPG, anime style. Fighting phantoms, summoning guardians and exploring ximending.
ActionRPGAdventureAnimeFemale ProtagonistBeat 'em upJRPGHack and SlashSingleplayerThird Person👍 548X-Blades
Apr 30, 2009 · Gaijin Entertainment
Both: Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash · Anime
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash RPG, anime-style. Combat, exploring levels and upgrading skills.
ActionFemale ProtagonistHack and SlashRPGAdventureAnimeNuditySingleplayerFantasyCharacter Action Game👍 1,037Devil May Cry 5
Mar 7, 2019 · CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Both: Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash action, photorealistic character designs. Combat, demon hunting and fighting bosses.
ActionHack and SlashGreat SoundtrackCharacter Action GameDemonsSpectacle fighterThird PersonSexual ContentSingleplayerNudity👍 119,373Stellar Blade™
Jun 11, 2025 · SHIFT UP Corporation
Both: Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D post-apocalyptic action RPG hack and slash, highly detailed sci-fi. Combat, slashing enemies and exploring ruins.
Female ProtagonistActionHack and SlashSexual ContentSouls-likeSingleplayerThird PersonAction RPGPost-apocalypticAdventure👍 61,384Bayonetta
Apr 11, 2017 · PlatinumGames
Both: Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash character action. Combat, fighting giant foes and unleashing supernatural powers.
ActionFemale ProtagonistHack and SlashSexual ContentNuditySingleplayerSpectacle fighterGreat SoundtrackCharacter Action GameAdventure👍 27,430METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Jan 9, 2014 · PlatinumGames
Both: Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D sci-fi hack and slash action, beautifully-realised HD environment. Swordplay, combat and storytelling.
Great SoundtrackHack and SlashActionSpectacle fighterSwordplayCharacter Action GameSingleplayerThird PersonFast-PacedNinja👍 69,172Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
May 11, 2022 · Idea Factory, Compile Heart, Tamsoft
Both: Anime · Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash RPG, anime. Slice through enemy hordes, perform special character attacks and meditation minigame.
ActionRPGAnimeFemale ProtagonistJRPGAction RPGHack and Slash3DCuteThird Person👍 1,000MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)
Oct 3, 2016 · IDEA FACTORY, COMPILE HEART, TAMSOFT
Both: Anime · Hack and Slash · Female Protagonist
Third-person 3D fantasy hack and slash JRPG, anime. Fighting zombie hordes, tag team combat and customizing equipment.
AnimeActionHack and SlashFemale ProtagonistJRPGCuteMultiplayerZombiesSingleplayerFunny👍 1,181Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
Feb 27, 2018 · IDEA FACTORY, COMPILE HEART, TAMSOFT
Both: Anime · Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash
Third-person 3D fantasy action RPG, anime. Fight in realtime brawls, unleash awakening skills and customize with cosmetic accessories.
AnimeJRPGRPGFemale ProtagonistCuteHack and SlashAction RPGFantasyComedySingleplayer👍 3,926