RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
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The best action RPG games like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleePixel Art2DNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
92
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DDarkHorror
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping melee combat
#11Guacamelee!
87
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
#15Castlevania
97
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHorror
Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo
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