RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DMeleeRanged
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30
Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Shinobi down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. Apotheon, Kirby Star Allies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shinobi.
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Shinobi is Apotheon — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Kirby Star Allies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like Shinobi
32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shinobi. 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.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opFantasy
Year 1991Dev Konami
✓ Like Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and co op
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DTacticalMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 55%· 226K
Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeDarkHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opOffline
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
83
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DDarkHorror
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Like Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DMeleeMagicNarrative
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Shinobi: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami
✓ Like Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee
IGDB80· 3
Year 2006Dev Konami
✓ If you enjoyed Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
Complete list of adventure games like Shinobi
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Shinobi, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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92
Below Kryll
RPG · Adventure
86
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPG · Metroidvania
86
UnEpic
RPG · Platformer
85
Child of Light
RPG · Platformer
83
SteamWorld Heist
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
83
The Longest Journey
RPG · Puzzle
83
Islets
RPG · Metroidvania
83
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
RPG · Visual Novel
83
The Banner Saga 2
RPG · Adventure
83
Forgotton Anne
RPG · Platformer
83
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPG · Adventure
83
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPG · Adventure
83
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPG · Platformer
83
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPG · Platformer
83
Dex
RPG · Adventure
83
Unavowed
RPG · Puzzle