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games like

Ashen

Ashen leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION6 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

Like Ashen, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Ashen

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep cover art
Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Dishonored cover art
DishonoredPracticed Mastery · immersive sim

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Blink timing and combat inputs matter.

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Cyberpunk 2077 cover art
Cyberpunk 2077Practiced Mastery · open-world action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Gunplay and movement reward aim but builds carry hard.

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God of War RagnarokPracticed Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Build choices and moveset mastery solve bosses

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Ghost of TsushimaPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Stance matchups, charms, and gear are solvable systems

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Kingdom Hearts IIPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Revenge values and Data fights demand precise play

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Darksiders cover art
DarksidersPracticed Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - enemies are scripted

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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link cover art
Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkPracticed Mastery · action RPG platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Precise sword spacing, shield stabs, brutal platforming

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Yakuza KiwamiPracticed Mastery · brawler action-adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Brawling combos and dodges are forgiving but present.

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TunicPure Optimization · action puzzle

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Dodge-roll combat demands timing

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Demon's SoulsPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Stamina-timed dodges and parries punish sloppy hands.

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MagickaPracticed Mastery · spell-combo action

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Co-op friendly-fire chaos adds unpredictability

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Game details

Released
2018
Developer
A44
Platforms
PS4, PC, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
83/100
IGDB users
79/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieActionFantasySurvivalOpen world