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games like

The Warriors

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

Matched first against: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION6 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION4 /10

Like The Warriors, but easier

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

12 games like The Warriors

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

BloodRayne cover art
BloodRaynePracticed Mastery · hack-and-slash action

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

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate StrugglePracticed Mastery · action hack-and-slash

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

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Batman: Arkham CityPracticed Mastery · stealth action brawler

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Combo chains and counters need timing.

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Marvel's Spider-ManPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - swinging flow and combat dodge timing

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God of War IIIPure Mechanics · hack and slash

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Combo execution and QTE timing carry combat.

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BlasphemousPracticed Mastery · action metroidvania

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (4 vs 5) - Rosary bead builds and routing

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed IIPure Mechanics · action hack-and-slash

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Stormtroopers follow simple fixed scripts

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Prototype 2Practiced Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Sandbox encounters carry slight randomness

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Golden AxePracticed Mastery · arcade beat 'em up

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Enemy mixes vary little between credits

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Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...Practiced Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Word drops and material farming carry meaningful RNG

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Death's DoorPracticed Mastery · action-adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - Scripted bosses with patterns

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in TimePracticed Mastery · arcade beat 'em up

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Throw timing, positioning, and boss dodges are the whole test.

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Game details

Released
2005
Developer
Rockstar Toronto
Franchise
The Warriors
Platforms
XBOX, PS4, PSP, PS2
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB critics
82/100
IGDB users
82/100
FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionStealth