
Adventure through the dark region of the Hado empire to find what is in the darkness that lies there and to go up against enemies that'll try to stop you.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, 2D Platformer, Singleplayer.

Adventure through the dark region of the Hado empire to find what is in the darkness that lies there and to go up against enemies that'll try to stop you.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.

NINJA KATO 2
【Second in the Ninja Kato series!】 A side-scrolling 2D action game. Control the robot ninja Kato and train him to become a full-fledged ninja.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Why similar: Ninja 40.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action 9.2%, 2D 4.9%
【Second in the Ninja Kato series!】 A side-scrolling 2D action game. Control the robot ninja Kato and train him to become a full-fledged ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 33% ★, Runner 20.8%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 9.9%
Throw kunai, stop time, and save the princess! Conquer a yokai castle in this fluid 2D Sengoku-era action game, mastering the kunai and the secret "Tokoyo Watari" technique.
Why similar: Ninja 52.4% ★, Metroidvania 30.6%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
【Third in the Ninja Kato series!】 A side-scrolling 2D action game. Control the robot ninja Kato and train him to become a full-fledged ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 33.8% ★, Runner 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action 9.6%
Create your own build by strategically combining ninjutsus and perks. Maneuver through movement and engage with enemies, survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Ninja 49.1% ★, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Runner 17.2%, Action 5.5%, 2D 5.4%
A pure Boss Rush roguelike - no trash mobs, only epic boss battles. Find your sister's body in a journey of redemption and revenge. Encounter eight unique deities and uncover the truth buried 200 years ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.
Why similar: Ninja 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 24.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, 2D 5.2%
Rogue-lite action with a Japanese dark fantasy style! Move and fight nimbly with simple one-stick, one-button controls. Grow stronger, death after death, and aim for the peak of the demon castle!
Why similar: Ninja 31.4% ★, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Roguelike 14.7%, Metroidvania 9.4%, Action Roguelike 7.5%
Short 2D games in an open-source Godot project. The games are procedurally generated and feature platforming and top-down gameplay. Originally a monorepo with multiple game jam submissions, Dino has been refactored into a sandbox for exploring and experimenting with new game mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Runner 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%
In Ronin's Requiem you play as a ninja who has fallen from grace and now, to regain his honor, he has to eliminate an army of demons in a foreign land. Ronin's Requiem is a fast-paced platformer with solid gameplay and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Ninja 37.9% ★, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.5%
In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump and explore its way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers, and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors. Do you have what it takes for the elder to bestow upon you the title “Hero of Micetopia?”
Why similar: Ninja 30.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Use your sword, shurikens and cat-reflexes to face this action platform adventure! In the role of a ninja cat, you'll have to surpass the Master's Trials and test your skills to the limit. Can you prove yourself as a true ninja?
Why similar: Ninja 50.5% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Linear 7.4%
Play as a ninja and explore a fantasy world filled with deadly creatures to save your kingdom from corrupt Guardians. Play in local co-op to give your opponents no rest!
Why similar: Ninja 35.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.1%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelike 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
Shininja is a side-scrolling action runner that puts your ninja reflexes to the ultimate test. Dash through dynamic maps filled with deadly obstacles—jump, dodge, and strike your way through an endless world where every move could be your last. How far can you go?
Why similar: Ninja 26% ★, Runner 25.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action 10.5%, Casual 8.5%
Protagonist 'Ed' lives in Kakariko village. He wants to become an adventurer who explore this great world. You can join Ed's adventure... find out a secret of the world.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.4%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Adventure 10.5%
A tough ninja precision platformer with 150+ short courses, a built-in level editor, and Steam Workshop support. Master jumps, dashes, and wall moves, chase faster clears, and create your own brutal challenges.
Why similar: Ninja 50.6% ★, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Runner 8.4%, Action 5.7%, 2D 4.6%
"Fifty City," where ordinary people and ninjas live together. However, the city is in turmoil due to ruthless "hunter" gangs. Ninja girl "Ninnin" infiltrates a gang to save the city!!
Why similar: Ninja 65% ★, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
An immersive 2D stealth platformer in which a Shadow Ninja must hide in and manipulate shadows using the power of the Void to sneak past deadly robots in space.
Why similar: Ninja 35.2% ★, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Linear 10.1%, Action 7.3%
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
Why similar: Ninja 51.1% ★, Metroidvania 17.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 6.4%, 2D 5.4%
Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Roguelike 9.7%
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.
Why similar: Ninja 49.7% ★, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Metroidvania 6.9%, Action 5.2%
In this big world a tiny hero comes to save the day, Help Nini Ninja escape the clutches of evil by platforming your way through numerous traps, obstacle and monsters, all while trying to collect the keys to escape the room before the clock runs out, on this modern take on retro platformers.
Why similar: Ninja 29% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, 2D Platformer 21%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Linear 6.7%
A unique ninja action game that's easy to clear but hard to master—featuring huge jumps inspired by The Legend of Kage and a combo-based scoring system where you spend points to unleash powerful skills.
Why similar: Ninja 63.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action 8.3%, 2D 4%
Eternal Ninja is a 2D platformer with puzzles and traps. Players learn from each death to progress through ingeniously challenging levels. It's a fun yet tough game, designed to test your skills!
Why similar: Ninja 48.5% ★, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 5.9%
Action puzzle game "Ninja Usagimaru: Two Tails of Adventure" play as a legendary hero "Usagimaru" who embarks on a massive quest to save a village from the clutches of vile monsters.
Why similar: Ninja 47.6% ★, 2D Platformer 28.8%, Action 9.4%, 2D 8.3%, Casual 3.6%
Ninshi Masuta is a 2D action game where you are a ninja and have to save the city from the chaos caused by criminals.
Why similar: Ninja 44.7% ★, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D 6.3%, Action 4.7%
Play as an assassin hired to complete a job in a dark city filled with corrupted beasts. A 2D Action-platformer where each level will test your will, ingenuity, and resourcefulness as you wade through beasts on your journey to complete your job.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 12%, Side Scroller 10.1%
Travel and fight your way through this fantasy world to save your kingdom from evil forces in a 2d roguelike adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Linear 7.5%
explore the map and defeat insects
Why similar: Ninja 44.1% ★, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Side Scroller 8.9%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Ninja 47.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, 2D 5.7%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
A challenging old-school platforming adventure that sees you learning Nimpo skills and using them to fight your way through the most powerful ninja warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 35.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, 2D 4.9%
Wind Shuriken is an exciting, stylish action platformer. Play as a legendary fighter from another galaxy, and use your legendary sword to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Ninja 45.5% ★, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Linear 6.3%
A post-apocalyptic game set in a world taken over by the revolution of machines and artificial intelligence, which in turn aims to exterminate the human race. The game contains several modes, including the classic beat'em up/Hack and slash and the arena-style survival mode.
Why similar: Ninja 31.4% ★, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 8.4%
A 2D rogue-lite anime action game, focused on combos and freedom of expression. Build synergistic combos through mind-blowing modifiers and combat upgrades each run. Fight through hordes of Valkyries and become the savior of the E.X.C.E.E.D program!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Metroidvania 21.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
Strawberry Samurai is a samurai-themed action platformer with a fruity twist. Slash oranges, blueberries, and more in a world filled with bloody combat, sentient fruit, and an obnoxious amount of fruit puns. Oh, and bathe in the juice of your enemies.
Why similar: Ninja 46.1% ★, Metroidvania 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Linear 6.7%
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 7.3%
An open-world platform RPG where you take on the role of Katsuo in a quest to save his beloved, Sayuri. The game features various mechanics such as jumping, wall climbing, a wide array of combat weapons, trading with NPCs, experience progression, and stat development.
Why similar: Ninja 33.7% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 5.5%
Become the Green Ninja. Step into the role of a swift, deadly warrior on a mission to cut down monsters, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the darkness consuming the land.
Why similar: Ninja 34.8% ★, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 11%, Adventure 9.6%
Ninja Ruins is a 2D pixel action-platformer with challenging gameplay. Face demons, defeat bosses, collect orbs, and buy skills to become stronger. Test your reflexes against traps and fight to stop hell from consuming Earth!
Why similar: Ninja 32.3% ★, 2D Platformer 24.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.1%
Play as the ultimate ninja badass Noxi using magic, sword and shurikens to fight off an army of monsters and save your loved one. Bring Noxi to the top floor of her ruined home over dangerous terrain with athletic jumps, flips, sprints and slides
Why similar: Ninja 64.1% ★, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Action 7.1%, Linear 3.8%
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action 6.7%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Ninja 49.8% ★, Roguelike 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, 2D 5.7%
【Fourth In the Ninja kato Series!】 2D Action Game! Robot Ninja Kato's training has entered the final stages! Control the robot ninja Kato and train him to become a full-fledged ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 42.4% ★, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 12%, 2D 7.5%
ULTRA NINJA SOUL is an orthodox platformer. The player's goal is to control the main character, a ninja, and rescue a princess who has been kidnapped by youkai. The player collects sealed cards of ninjutsu from treasure chests along the way and uses a variety of attacks to conquer the stage.
Why similar: Ninja 39.5% ★, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Action 8.9%, 2D 7%
Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.
Why similar: Ninja 61.2% ★, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action 7.9%, 2D 3.5%
Little Dasher! is a mini-game that offers an average of 30-45 minutes of enjoyable and challenging platform game experience with fantastic music. Please note that the time depends on your reflexes and abilities.
Why similar: Runner 26.5%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Casual 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Adventure 8%
A Super Ninja-themed Game That Has “Metroidvania” Core Experience, The World Fell Into Wasteland And Chaos With Unknown Reasons, Rebirthed With Bio-Technology called Katana - 007 , Will Fight Against Evil Mechanical Lifeform Under The Guidance Of Master Ninja,Collect The Lost Advanced Ninjutsu。
Why similar: Ninja 51.5% ★, Metroidvania 26.9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.1%
"Fantasy Universe: Haruki" is a challenging jump-and-run adventure for ninja enthusiasts. Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Ninja 44% ★, 2D Platformer 30.9%, 2D 8.1%, Casual 7.9%, Adventure 7.4%
Dive back into the thrilling adventures of Slugterra with Slugterra All-Stars! This action-packed compilation brings together four fan-favorite games: Battle for Slugterra, Secret of the Shadow Mines, Slug Run, and Slug Wars! Experience the excitement all over again!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10%, Linear 9.9%
Ranch Battle is a top-down arena shooting light ROGUE game where players take on the role of a character who simultaneously uses four weapons to repel swarms of aliens. Choose from various features and props until rescue arrives.
Why similar: Ninja 29.2% ★, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 6.7%
Become a Ninja and run, throw shurikens, jump, slide and kill to get trought the end of the game.
Why similar: Ninja 53.8% ★, Runner 19.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Casual 4%, 2D 3.9%
Gninja Pig is a platformer 2D game with pixel art. A unique dose of cuteness with movements and attacks to take on challenges. Humans disappeared after a mysterious disaster, so you have to survive on your own but maybe you’ll find allies in your adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 53.9% ★, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%
This is a 2D action adventure game of stealth assassination, swordsmanship and ninjutsu duel! There is no refreshing combo, and there is no Wushuang who mows the grass. hesitates will not lose, but carelessness will die! In the world of swordsmen, the victory or defeat is in the blink of an eye!
Why similar: Ninja 48.8% ★, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 5.8%
Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 69.6% ★, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 3.5%
You hit a wall in your training. You heard a rumor of a Master living high in the mountains... Ganbaru is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a focus on precision and fluidity, with a strong japanese aesthetic and soundtrack.
Why similar: Ninja 62.1% ★, 2D Platformer 18%, Linear 5.4%, 2D 3.9%, Action 3.9%
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
Why similar: Ninja 52.3% ★, Metroidvania 28.8%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 2.3%
Rikua is a fast-paced roguelite 2D action platformer, 3D isometric combat, and blended third-person shooting. Step into a cyberpunk world where a special unit hunts down rogue AIs—and question whether you’re truly fighting for the right side.
Why similar: Ninja 37.4% ★, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Roguelike 7.6%