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We filtered the 45 games similar to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master down to the 32 that fit the “PC” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and BloodRayne (Legacy) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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The best games like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master on PC

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1AztakaClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeMagic2DNarrative

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, 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.

Released 16 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#2Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on visuals

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy

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

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

✓ Shared with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 19 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#3BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

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

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

✓ Shared with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 18 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

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

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

✓ Like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 19 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#5BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 30 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#6ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

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.

Released 32 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Released 26 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#8The Revenge of Shinobi

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SoloMelee2D

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

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.

Same studio: Sega Enterprises, Ltd..

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#9Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, 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 melee combat

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#10NINJA 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 III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping melee combat

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.

Released 32 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#11Comix Zone

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SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

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#12Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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SoloMeleeMagic2DCozy

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

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

Released 21 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#13Islets

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeCozy

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

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

✓ Like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ 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.

Released 29 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

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

Released 25 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#15Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

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

Released 25 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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