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Ninja Gaiden 3 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 63 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bayonetta 2, Devil May Cry 5 and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales lead the list, with Bayonetta 2 reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ninja Gaiden 3 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2012Dev Team NINJA

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The closest game to Ninja Gaiden 3 is Bayonetta 2 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Devil May Cry 5 and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales follow close behind.

#1Bayonetta 295 #2Devil May Cry 595 #3Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales95 #4Brütal Legend95 #5Kid Icarus: Uprising95

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Games like Ninja Gaiden 3

63 similar games found

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Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world

#2Devil May Cry 5

95

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Devil May Cry 5

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 96%· 162KRAWG👍 84%· 1.5KMC88OC88· 200

Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

#3Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeStealth

Steam👍 93%· 53KRAWG👍 88%· 951MC86IGDB89· 16OC85· 211

Year 2020Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

#4Brütal Legend

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Brütal Legend

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 20KIGDB80· 6

Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and deep simulation

#5Kid Icarus: Uprising

95

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Kid Icarus: Uprising

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonRangedFantasy

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Sora · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 94%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 904IGDB81· 10

Year 2021Dev Eidos Montreal · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeRanged

IGDB88· 14OC87· 62

Year 2014Dev Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat

94

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Cat Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeCozy

Steam👍 95%· 11KIGDB83· 8OC76· 42

Year 2017Dev The GentlebrosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration

#9Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

95

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Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonStealthMelee

Steam👍 89%· 184KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC85IGDB88· 14OC84· 169

Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Mount & Blade: Warband

94

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Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and sandbox freedom

95

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Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting

95

iRank83

Rune

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 90%· 922IGDB70· 1

Year 2000Dev Human Head Studios · Nine RealmsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world

#13Assassin's Creed® Origins

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Assassin's Creed® Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonStealthMelee

Steam👍 86%· 126KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC81IGDB86· 15OC85· 176

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics

95

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Overlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloThird PersonMeleeMagic

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Mount & Blade

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Mount & Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 92%· 6.7KIGDB65· 4

Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ninja Gaiden 3?: The closest game to Ninja Gaiden 3 is Bayonetta 2, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ninja Gaiden 3?: The three closest games to Ninja Gaiden 3 are: 1. Bayonetta 2 (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Devil May Cry 5 (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Ninja Gaiden 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 63 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Devil May Cry 5 similar to Ninja Gaiden 3?: Yes, very much so — Devil May Cry 5 scores 95/100 similarity to Ninja Gaiden 3. They share 5 attributes, including action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Ninja Gaiden 3?: The best RPG games similar to Ninja Gaiden 3 are Bayonetta 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Brütal Legend and Kid Icarus: Uprising. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ninja Gaiden 3 attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ninja Gaiden 3 calculated?: We compare Ninja Gaiden 3 against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Ninja Gaiden 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.