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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is Alex Kidd in Miracle World — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping fantasy world
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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.
✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 35 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
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