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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

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Year 1991Dev Koei Tecmo Games

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.

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The best games like Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. 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.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

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

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Released 34 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Released 21 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, 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

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Released 21 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72
#5NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction 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.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Released 34 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: game mode.

Released 22 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Visuals72Game mode47
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

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

Released 27 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, 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

Released 27 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals75
BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Released 20 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73
The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 23 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat57
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 6 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat51
Dex
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtStealth
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: combat.

Released 24 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat41
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DStealthRanged
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: combat.

Released 24 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Combat34
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 26 years after Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73

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