The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors down to the 20 that fit the “Melee” category. TowerFall Ascension, Metal Slug 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is TowerFall Ascension — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Slug 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 follow close behind.

#1TowerFall Ascension85 #2Metal Slug 273 #3Sonic the Hedgehog 273 #4Sonic Mania73 #5Gunstar Heroes70

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The best melee games like The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1TowerFall AscensionClosest overall match

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TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fighting mechanics and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and fantasy world

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74

#2Metal Slug 2Closest on combat

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Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100

#3Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100

73

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals87

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Gunstar Heroes

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Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68

#6Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54

#7Kirby's Dream Land 3

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Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals53

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Move or Die

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and online features, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Visuals54

Steam PS Nintendo

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SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping fighting mechanics

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

Genre100Combat100Game mode84Visuals54

#10Metal Slug 3

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Metal Slug 3

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode83

#11Kirby: Squeak Squad

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Kirby: Squeak Squad

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Visuals53

#12Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Visuals53

#13New Super Mario Bros.

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New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

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

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Visuals53

#14Sonic Forces

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Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

Genre100Combat84Game mode83Visuals37

#15King Arthur's Gold

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King Arthur's Gold

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81

Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76Combat56

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