Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 down to the 27 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Baconing, Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse and Overlord top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

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Year 2009Dev Team NINJA

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is The Baconing — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse and Overlord follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1The BaconingClosest overall match

82

The Baconing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2

Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode90Combat73

#2Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a PulseClosest on tone

81

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 2.5KIGDB63· 4OC57· 23

Year 2005Dev Wideload Games · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, co op and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Genre100Game mode82Tone78Combat71Visuals57Setting52

#3OverlordClosest on combat

80

Overlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicDarkSci-FiThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

The hero of the game is Overlord, a great warrior, resurrected by predatory creatures - minions, to defeat the seven rulers of the seven provinces and capture their lands with all that is there. Overlord had a predecessor, who owned all the lands, but their present rulers defeated and killed him.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode66Tone61Setting58

#4LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

79

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerOfflineSoloMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 8 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode83Combat70Setting69

#5LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

79

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 7 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode83Combat69Setting69

#6LEGO Marvel's Avengers

79

LEGO Marvel's Avengers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 7 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode81Combat69Setting69

#7Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

76

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, co op and loot and gear systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting61Game mode52

72

Prototype 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 16KIGDB77· 10

Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · 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 precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

Released 3 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Visuals100Tone70Combat66Setting63Game mode59

#9Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

71

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB64· 3

Year 2005Dev The Collective · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode65

#10Transformers: The GameClosest on game mode

70

Transformers: The Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB57· 8

Year 2007Dev Traveller's Tales · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100

#11X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

69

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

IGDB78· 5

Year 2005Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat66Setting48

#12Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

69

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonFantasy

IGDB62· 8OC64· 28

Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Genre100Visuals100Setting69Game mode65

#13Daemon X Machina

69

Daemon X Machina

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: game mode.

Released 10 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Visuals100Combat73Setting54Game mode49

Steam Epic Nintendo

#14Astral Chain

69

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 10 years after Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode51

#15Watchmen: The End is Nigh

67

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4

Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city is in need of saviors and only masked hero vigilantes answer the call... you answer the call.

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Combat74Setting48

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II

RPG · Action RPG

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

RPG · Adventure

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Action RPG

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TMNT

RPG · Action RPG

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Zenless Zone Zero

RPG · Action RPG

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Stellar Blade

RPG · Action RPG

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Breath of Fire IV

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The First Descendant

The First Descendant

RPG · Adventure

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Mass Effect: Andromeda

RPG · Shooter

Transformers: Devastation

Transformers: Devastation

RPG · Action RPG

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Anthem

RPG · Shooter

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