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We filtered the 48 games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA down to the 34 that fit the “Platformer” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and BlazBlue Entropy Effect top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SHINOBI NON GRATA.

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The best platformer games like SHINOBI NON GRATA

34 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.

#1AztakaClosest overall match

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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.

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#2Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on combat

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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.

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#3BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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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.

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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.

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#5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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#8BloodRayne (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 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.

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#9Batman: The Video Game

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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.

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#10Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

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

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The 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: fighting mechanics.

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Castlevania

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SoloMelee2DDarkHorror

Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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SoloMelee2DMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates SHINOBI NON GRATA by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14NINJA 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 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.

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#15Guacamelee!

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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.

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