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 15 that fit the “PlayStation” 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 “PlayStation” 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 games like The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors on PlayStation

15 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

68

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

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Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53

#10Sonic Forces

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Sonic Forces

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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

#11Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129

Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

Genre100Game mode86Visuals30

#12Trials Fusion

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Trials Fusion

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art

Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62

Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87

Steam Epic Xbox

#13LittleBigPlanet

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LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

It predates The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals53

#14LittleBigPlanet 3

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LittleBigPlanet 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB78· 10OC79· 57

Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Game mode83Visuals53

#15Trials Rising

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Trials Rising

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

Genre100Game mode73Visuals53

Steam Epic Xbox

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