No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.
What works
- Engaging and refined hack-and-slash combat
- Unique and memorable boss fights
- Strong and fitting soundtrack
- Humorous and bizarre story with interesting characters
- Ability to switch weapons and play as multiple characters
Things to keep in mind
- Poor pc port with frequent crashes and broken achievements
- Lack of open world exploration compared to first game
- Some minigames are tedious or less enjoyable
- Occasional clunky controls and camera issues
- Shorter and less memorable boss fights than original
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feels the closest overall
More exploratory
Games that feels like No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle but with more exploration of areas and secrets
Less status-driven
Games that feels like No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle but with less focus on status and recognition
Less competitive
Games that feels like No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle but with less competition against others
More social
Games that feels like No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle but with more teamwork and cooperation
From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Exploration.
Last update: 03/08/2026