Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos down to the 32 that fit the “Platformer” category. BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Katana ZERO and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos.

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos is BlazBlue Entropy Effect — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Katana ZERO and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.

#1BlazBlue Entropy Effect97 #2Katana ZERO97 #3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist97 #4Dust: An Elysian Tail97 #5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜97

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The best platformer games like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

32 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.

#1BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

97

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleePixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

97

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual pixel

#4Dust: An Elysian Tail

97

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel

#5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

97

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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: Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping visual pixel

#6Alex Kidd in Miracle World

97

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

93

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus

#8NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

92

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

#9Mega Man Zero

92

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping melee combat

#10Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

92

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

87

Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

97

Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

97

Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

97

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DDarkHorror

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Forgotton Anne

97

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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