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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Revenge of Shinobi down to the 33 that fit the “PC” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Revenge of Shinobi.

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The best games like The Revenge of Shinobi on PC

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Revenge of 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Revenge of Shinobi: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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.

Released 36 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Revenge of Shinobi: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics

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.

Released 23 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Revenge of Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

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.

Released 23 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#4BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Revenge of Shinobi: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting

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.

Released 22 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#5BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Revenge of Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

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.

Released 34 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with The Revenge of Shinobi: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Released 30 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#7Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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SoloMelee2DMagic

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Revenge of Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic

Same studio: Sega Enterprises, Ltd..

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#8Aztaka

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SoloMelee2DMagicNarrative

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Revenge of Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Released 20 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy

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Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with The Revenge of Shinobi: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from The Revenge of Shinobi: game mode.

Released 24 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#10Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like The Revenge of Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping melee combat

Released 4 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#11NINJA 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 The Revenge of Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping melee combat

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.

Released 36 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#12Apotheon

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SoloMelee2DMultiplayerRanged

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Revenge of Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!

Released 26 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#13Islets

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like The Revenge of Shinobi, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Released 33 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Revenge of Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 29 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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#15Chasm

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SoloMelee2DProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Revenge of Shinobi, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 29 years after The Revenge of Shinobi.

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