What is the best game similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?

The closest game to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?

The three closest games to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are: 1. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (76/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (77/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Super Castlevania IV (69/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 6 dimensions.

Is Dust: An Elysian Tail similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?

Yes, very much so — Dust: An Elysian Tail scores 77/100 similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?

The best RPG games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Super Castlevania IV and Viewtiful Joe. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shinobi: Art of Vengeance attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

How is similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance calculated?

We compare Shinobi: Art of Vengeance against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Shinobi: Art of Vengeance experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?

Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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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.

Looking for games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus — against over 6,700 titles. These 47 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist leads with 76/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest on genre

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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.

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

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

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

✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics

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.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Super Castlevania IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

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.

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#6Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeMagic

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.

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#8Alex Kidd in Miracle WorldClosest overall match

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and melee combat

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 39 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk

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

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

✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

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

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

✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and fantasy world

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

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.

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#13Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

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#14Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and combat magic, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMelee

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, 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.

Castlevania: Bloodlines

RPG · Action RPG

The Revenge of Shinobi

RPG · Action RPG

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

RPG · Action RPG

Mega Man Zero

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

RPG · Action RPG

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

RPG · Adventure

Comix Zone

RPG · Action RPG

Hinterland

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

RPG · Platformer

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

RPG · Platformer

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

RPG · Platformer

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

RPG · Platformer

Dex

RPG · Adventure

Unavowed

RPG · Puzzle

The Longest Journey

RPG · Puzzle

The Banner Saga 2

RPG · Adventure

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

RPG · Simulation

鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

RPG · Action RPG

DAVE THE DIVER

RPG · Adventure

SteamWorld Heist

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

RPG · Visual Novel

Runespell: Overture

RPG · Deck Builder

Faerie Solitaire

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

RPG · Adventure

Horsey Game

RPG · Visual Novel

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

RPG · Visual Novel

10,000,000

RPG · Puzzle

Clicker Heroes

RPG · Adventure

X3: Terran Conflict

RPG · Simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?: The closest game to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?: The three closest games to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are: 1. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (76/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (77/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Super Castlevania IV (69/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Dust: An Elysian Tail similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?: Yes, very much so — Dust: An Elysian Tail scores 77/100 similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?: The best RPG games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Super Castlevania IV and Viewtiful Joe. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shinobi: Art of Vengeance attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance calculated?: We compare Shinobi: Art of Vengeance against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Shinobi: Art of Vengeance experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?: Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.