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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.

Few titles capture what makes SHINOBI NON GRATA unique: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. After measuring 8 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 48 most faithful alternatives. Dust: An Elysian Tail, Aztaka and BlazBlue Entropy Effect top the ranking, with Dust: An Elysian Tail at number one (81/100).

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Year 2023Dev ESQUADRA,inc.
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The closest game to SHINOBI NON GRATA is Dust: An Elysian Tail — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Aztaka and BlazBlue Entropy Effect follow close behind.

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Top games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SHINOBI NON GRATA. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with SHINOBI NON GRATA: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel

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 NON GRATA by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals55
#2Aztaka
Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for SHINOBI NON GRATA.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed SHINOBI NON GRATA, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping fighting mechanics

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleePixel Art2DNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with SHINOBI NON GRATA: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with SHINOBI NON GRATA: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals55
Comix Zone
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagicHardcore
Steam👍 94%· 18
Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74Visuals55
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, 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 fighting mechanics

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.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed SHINOBI NON GRATA, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Super Castlevania IV
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, 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 fighting mechanics

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals54
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Viewtiful Joe
RPGAction RPG
Solo2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals54
Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with SHINOBI NON GRATA: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from SHINOBI NON GRATA: game mode.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals54Game mode48
BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with SHINOBI NON GRATA: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

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 NON GRATA.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals55
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like SHINOBI NON GRATA, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat66
Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54

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What is the best game similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA?
The closest game to SHINOBI NON GRATA is Dust: An Elysian Tail, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like SHINOBI NON GRATA?
The three closest games to SHINOBI NON GRATA are: 1. Dust: An Elysian Tail (81/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Aztaka (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. BlazBlue Entropy Effect (73/100, 7 shared attributes). All share SHINOBI NON GRATA's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Aztaka similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA?
Yes, very much so — Aztaka scores 81/100 similarity to SHINOBI NON GRATA. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA?
The best RPG games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA are Dust: An Elysian Tail, Aztaka, BlazBlue Entropy Effect and Katana ZERO. All share the RPG genre alongside other key SHINOBI NON GRATA attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
How is similarity to SHINOBI NON GRATA calculated?
We compare SHINOBI NON GRATA against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SHINOBI NON GRATA experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA?
Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to SHINOBI NON GRATA. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.