13 Hardcore games like Save the Ninja Clan that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Save the Ninja Clan down to the 13 that fit the “Hardcore” category. The Bridge, Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® and Geometry Dash top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Save the Ninja Clan.

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The best hardcore games like Save the Ninja Clan

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Save the Ninja Clan. 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.

#1The Bridge

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SoloHardcoreDark2DCasual

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

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#2Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcore2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and setting scifi

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321

Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 85%· 777RAWG👍 31%· 26MC72IGDB80· 2OC70· 10

Year 2014Dev Four Circle Interactive · MastertronicPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam

#5Celeste

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#7No Time

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SoloHardcoreCasual

Steam👍 76%· 123

Year 2017Dev ErayTekPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DCozy

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcore2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DCozy

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCozy

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#12Braid

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SoloHardcore2DNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#13Snake Pass

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SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualCozy

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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