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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 47 games similar to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Chasm, Forgotton Anne and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

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Year 2025Dev Lizardcube

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is Chasm — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Forgotton Anne and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse follow close behind.

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The best games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Nintendo Switch

8 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.

#1Chasm
Chasm
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54
#2Forgotton Anne
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting40
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeMagicCozy
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63Setting0
Dex
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DStealthMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration 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 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting0
Unavowed
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DMagicNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect 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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals66Setting65
The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DTacticalMagic
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84
Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45
SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeTacticalSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, expect deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeDarkNarrative
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

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