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More about this game →We filtered the 47 games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance down to the 19 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Dust: An Elysian Tail and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
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Within the “Fantasy” 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: setting.
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat
Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, 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, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat
Faerie Solitare is a card game-based video game with elements of a role-playing game developed by Subsoap. ###Gameplay The gameplay is mostly a typical solitaire game. Structurally, the game is divided into 40 levels, each based on a fantasy area such as Bright Cave, Mote Grove and so on.
It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
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