You've just cleared Jitsu Squad but have absolutely no idea what else to play. We can't blame you; there's a lot to love about it: from its co-op mechanics up to its cute yet deadly animal characters, Jitsu Squad is a pretty chill game to play with friends if you all want to rampage against Japanese folk monsters.

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Whether you're looking for another fun co-op game with the same chaotic mechanics or just in the mood for a game that broadens your horizons, you're in luck because we have you covered. You're sure to find something in between pleasing styles and timeless classics.

10 Skulls of the Shogun

Skulls Of The Shogun in defence

Think of this as Jitsu Squad in terms of art style inspiration, but turn-based strategy and not-so-alive. Definitely gloomier, but it clearly takes notes from Japanese cultural symbols. This game is set in feudal Japan, and you play as the betrayed General Akamoto, who was briefly sent to the land of the undead before he was able to achieve the title of shogun. Expect some hilarious dialogue, as well as an engaging storyline that can motivate you to bash swords against other undead.

If you want a new strategy game with Japanese aesthetics, Skulls of the Shogun might be for you, but this game doesn't let you destroy your buttons through smashing compared to Jitsu Squad.

9 Castle Crashers

Castle Crashers with fighting Elemental Knights

If you want another game that you can't progress in without your friends, Castle Crashers is a perfect fit for you. But instead of being four warriors that presumably come from different countries, you are four knights that will be commissioned by the king to retrieve his riches and princesses from an evil wizard. You and your friends will encounter many bosses from ninja pirates and even Medusa.

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It's not as story-heavy as you can infer from its straightforward plot, but it doesn't make it any less fun as a co-op game to play if you and your friends want to play as knights.

8 Streets of Rage 4

Streets of Rage 4 fighting

Look no further if you're in search of a game that lets you beat anybody up in sight. No, we're not talking about GTA 5, but Streets of Rage 4. Just be prepared for this game to be a complete hand workout, given all the combos you might want to keep in mind, so it's notably less chill for you and your friends to play. But who wouldn't want a good challenge from time to time?

Aside from being able to play in co-op with your friends in different modes, you can also play it on the go since it's available on mobile.

7 Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla x ATLA

If you grew up as an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan or if you're still a fan, then this game is bound to bring some nostalgia to you and your friends since they've added some characters from ATLA. Choose among Toph, Zuko, and Aang, and master your bending skills to beat friends in the game. Of course, Brawlhalla isn't limited to just ATLA characters, and you'd even be surprised to find that they feature characters from Castlevania, such as Alucard and Simon Belmont.

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Brawlhalla is perfect if you're looking forward to fighting your friends to the death instead of fighting other enemies together, something in contrast to Jitsu Squad but reminiscent of Super Smash Bros.

6 Street Fighter 5

Street Fighter 5 Champion Edition

If you're looking for a plot-intensive game that doesn't hold punches, Street Fighter 5 might be something you'd like to explore. Much like Streets of Rage, it's very retro and draws its fighters' art styles and techniques from various countries. Just don't expect Chun-Li's kicks to be, in any way, shape, or form, handy in a real-life fight since she spin-kicks and defies gravity while doing so. If you're looking for an arcade-style game that lets you be a bit more competitive with friends, Street Fighter 5 is a good choice.

But learning combinations and clearing the main content might be time-consuming if you're not just here to play against your friends casually.

5 Ratchet & Clank Series

ratchet firing a missile launcher in battle

If what made you play Jitsu Squad is the fact that they're cute animals that can beat things up, Ratchet & Clank takes it a step further by being a lombax that blows things up, all while traversing outer space. Since there are a lot of games in the series, you can start with the first game of Ratchet & Clank. If you like the sound of destruction, doing it for the sake of stopping an evil tycoon from harvesting planets might be another good excuse for you to do all of that.

You'll have to be playing this game alone since it doesn't have a multiplayer mode compared to the other games previously mentioned, but the plot is something you'll find enjoyable to explore even when doing so alone.

4 One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Gameplay

Another game you might already be familiar with based on the plot is One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, since it does borrow from the hit anime series that you most likely grew up with. It puts particular focus on the events of the Wano Arc, but is a bit modified for the sake of the game. You can play with three other friends as you bash through hoards of enemies and canon bosses with your fun abilities.

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Aside from familiarity, if unrealistic flying and game physics are what makes combat games interesting to you, you should try this game out whether you follow the story of One Piece or not.

3 Onimusha: Warlords

Onimusha Warlords Samanosuke Akechi

If you want to dip your toes into a Japanese historical fiction hack-and-slash game, Onimusha: Warlords should be worth looking into. This game happens during the Battle of Okehazama, and revolves around Samanosuke Akechi, who ends up fighting monsters behind the disappearance of his cousin's servants. This takes a darker turn when the cause behind the emergence of these monsters is revealed.

This game is also relatively older, so it also has a rather retro look to it.

2 Yomawari: Lost in The Dark

Yuzu at the rooftop during the day Yomawari Lost in The Dark

Looks can be deceiving with this picture, but Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is everything but cuteness and sunshine. Although, you might be compelled to play it since it does have a significant amount of Japanese mythological creatures, most of which are a cause for horror since the game is rather dark. You play as Yuzu, who tries to remember a promise with a mysterious girl from a year ago.

This game lacks the combat you expect from Jitsu Squad, but it does highlight the many mythological creatures and horror tales from Japan.

1 Okami

Okami Amaterasu

If you want to play solely to admire how beautiful a game is through a traditional Japanese art painting style, Okami is an adventure-action game that you should grab. In contrast to the fun-loving style of Jitsu Squad, Okami has a rather elegant style since it features the use of sumi-e in its style. It follows the tale of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who takes the shape of a white wolf to battle an ancient evil that emerged from the ground from which it was once sealed off.

Although you can't play this with friends, Okami is best appreciated for its unique art style and its retelling of the story of Amaterasu.

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