7 Games like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Forgotton Anne and Chasm 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 Nintendo Switch

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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.

#1Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest overall match

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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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#2Forgotton AnneClosest on visuals

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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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#3Chasm

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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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#4Dex

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SoloMelee2DStealthNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: combat.

Released 22 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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#5South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

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

Released 24 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

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

Released 22 years after Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.

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SoloMagic2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

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

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

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