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We filtered the 41 games similar to Super House of Dead Ninjas down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Spelunky, Risk of Rain and The End Is Nigh top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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The best games like Super House of Dead Ninjas on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super House of Dead Ninjas. 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.

#1SpelunkyClosest overall match

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#2Risk of RainClosest on visuals

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, shooter and action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#3The End Is NighClosest on game mode

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 5 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#6Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 7 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25

Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45

Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 3 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#10Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Super House of Dead Ninjas, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#11Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Super House of Dead Ninjas, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Super House of Dead Ninjas: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#12Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel ArtFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Super House of Dead Ninjas, it's known for precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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#13Stick it to the Man!

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Super House of Dead Ninjas: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Super House of Dead Ninjas, it's known for precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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