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We filtered the 47 games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance down to the 34 that fit the “PC” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and BloodRayne (Legacy) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

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The best games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on PC

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Dust: An Elysian TailClosest overall match

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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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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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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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#3BloodRayne (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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#4Aztaka

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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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#5Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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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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#6The Revenge of Shinobi

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Solo2DMelee

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7NINJA 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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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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#9Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping fantasy world

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

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

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#10BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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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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#11IsletsClosest on setting

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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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#12Chasm

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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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#13Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloFantasy2DStealthMelee

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#15Hinterland

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SoloFantasyRangedMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping precision platforming

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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