Games Like Agent in Depth

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Ninja 21.3% ★, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Difficult 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-speed, one-hit-kill combat and stylish pixel-art aesthetic as the seed game.

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Ninja 47.9% ★, Cyberpunk 20%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, cyberpunk-themed ninja action that emphasizes speed and precise swordplay.

10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard.

Why similar: Ninja 57.1% ★, Difficult 21.2%, Action 12.4%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on short, skill-based bursts of platforming and combat that require perfect execution.

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 50.6% ★, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Difficult 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired ninja platforming that demands precision and mastery of mechanics.

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Ninja 62.7% ★, Difficult 19.1%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving, high-octane action game where speed and reflexes are the only way to survive.

Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.

Why similar: Ninja 54% ★, Beat 'em up 18.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that captures the essence of classic, difficult ninja platformers.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Ninja 56.3% ★, Stealth 35.9%, Action 3.1%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished 2D ninja experience with a heavy emphasis on movement and tactical precision.

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 59.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid ninja movement with challenging platforming and intense action sequences.

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Why similar: Ninja 45.9% ★, Stealth 13.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A ninja-themed platformer that blends stealth and action with a focus on difficult, skill-based encounters.

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.9%, Hack and Slash 29%, 2D Platformer 22%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer with fluid combat mechanics that feels right at home for fans of fast-paced 2D action.

Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Why similar: Ninja 86.1% ★, Action 8.5%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, satisfying ninja platforming with a focus on fluid movement and combat.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.8%, Difficult 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, unforgiving combat and fluid movement that rewards player skill and pattern recognition.

One try, one kill - a gory TDS game, in which you must clean the areas of ruthless mercenary. The game is a top-down so you could view the battle situation as it's best.

Why similar: Ninja 36.4% ★, Action 18.8%, Stealth 16.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Indie 13%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, this game focuses on the same high-stakes, instant-death gameplay loop as the seed.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Difficult 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Action 18.1%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, pixel-art action game that demands high skill and offers a similar sense of intense, punishing combat.

Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.2%, Difficult 22%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that requires mastery of movement and timing to overcome difficult, instant-death obstacles.

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 26%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 12.8%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, gothic-themed action platformer that relies on timing and precise combat maneuvers.

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.3%, Hack and Slash 25%, Difficult 24%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates sword-based combat and platforming elements in a challenging environment.

Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.

Why similar: Ninja 41.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-oriented ninja platformer that emphasizes combat and movement.

ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID is a a fast-paced arcade game with bullet-hell elements.

Why similar: Ninja 27.8% ★, Cyberpunk 26.3%, Difficult 23.7%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, difficult precision platformer that demands constant focus and quick reactions.

A fast-paced hardcore platformer featuring hand-crafted levels and lightning-fast respawns. Help Square survive his journey to the depths of Flatland, a minimalist neon-style 2D world. Run, jump, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Difficult 38.1%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, Stealth 23.9%, Action 6.3%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced precision platformer that is as unforgiving as it is rewarding.

ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.

Why similar: Difficult 31.5%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, difficult action game that requires precision and fast reflexes to navigate its dangerous levels.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Action 50%, Indie 24.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Singleplayer 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though different in perspective, it shares the same focus on stylish, high-speed, skill-based combat.

Ninjas are cool, this is an established fact of the universe. Nazi Robots from space are not cool, they are the complete opposite of cool, and Robot Hitler is out to get you, the world's first ninja. You have 10 seconds to destroy all Nazi Robots in your vicinity. IT. IS. ON.

Why similar: Ninja 76.2% ★, Difficult 9.3%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series, offering the same bite-sized, skill-heavy platforming challenges.

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Ninja 33.3% ★, 2D Platformer 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that tests your ability to navigate complex, hazard-filled levels.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Difficult 43.9%, 2D Platformer 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive precision platformer that shares the unforgiving, instant-respawn nature of the seed game.

Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned.

Why similar: Difficult 42.1%, 2D Platformer 31.1%, Action 8.4%, Casual 7.7%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on short, brutal platforming challenges that require perfect timing and movement.

Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.

Why similar: Difficult 23.7%, Cyberpunk 20.4%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%

Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.

Why similar: Ninja 60.4% ★, Difficult 19.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 5.6%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style platformer that focuses on ninja-themed combat and challenging level design.

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Difficult 29%, Action 15.5%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult action game that emphasizes swordplay and learning enemy patterns to survive.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 10.7%

A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.

Why similar: Difficult 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.7%, Action 22.9%, Indie 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that captures the feeling of quick, decisive sword combat.

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Difficult 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Action 11.5%, Indie 7.7%

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 48.6% ★, Difficult 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.5%

Reloader: test_subject is an experimental "Bullet Counting Reload Action" game. Experience being a Reloader: having legendary shooting skills and engaging in Close-Quarters Combat(CQC). You just have to remember how to use the gun you’re holding.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Cyberpunk 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Difficult 15%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

You play as a Saint fighting in a gun-filled pit, defeating as many opponents as you can in a 90 seconds match, the UBERMOSH, an enlightenment ritual of combat.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Agent Murphy: Hardcore pixel platformer shooter with unlimited pistol, MP5, shotgun, and grenades. Navigate 20 levels, battle random enemies, and face epic bosses with a clockwork soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Survival 32.1%, Action 10.6%, Indie 6.7%

Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Ninja 48.2% ★, Stealth 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Difficult 8.2%, Action 3.7%

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Difficult 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 8.3%

Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat.

Why similar: Ninja 36.6% ★, Cyberpunk 15.7%, Stealth 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Ninja 44.3% ★, Difficult 22.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 3.8%

Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.

Why similar: Ninja 56.4% ★, Hack and Slash 22%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Story Rich 7.9%, Action 4.3%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37.5%, Difficult 35.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

Why similar: Ninja 26.7% ★, Stealth 26.3%, Difficult 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 5.3%

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

Why similar: Ninja 51.3% ★, Stealth 18.6%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Difficult 9.6%, Action 4.7%

Acid Spy is a first person stealth action game set in a cyberpunk universe. Infiltrate heavily guarded bases and take down your enemies with skill and finesse. Master the art of quick, deadly stealth to become the acid spy.

Why similar: Stealth 32.7%, Cyberpunk 31.4%, Difficult 24%, Action 4.6%, Story Rich 2.9%

Slice meat statues in half as quickly as possible. An easy to learn but hard to master game with satisfying parkour movement and combat.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Indie 32%, Singleplayer 19.9%, Casual 9.7%

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Difficult 34%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action 6.9%, Indie 4.7%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Difficult 30.4%, 2D Platformer 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Action 10%, Indie 6.5%

Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

Why similar: Hero Shooter 37.4% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Diatomic has fast paced action, gun juggling, epic boss fights, Agility Challenges and much more! Level up, unlock new abilities and customize your power ups to try and conquer this brutally difficult arena shooter where the only way to survive is to keep moving!

Why similar: Difficult 49.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 10%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 3%

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Difficult 29.7%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%

POLY IMPULSE is a minimalist fast-paced movement FPS where you will have to shoot colorful polyhedrons to impulse yourself through the level. Speedrunning is not an option, only the fastest with godlike aim will get the SS rank.

Why similar: Difficult 70.2%, Action 17.5%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%

A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action 7.1%

Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.

Why similar: Action 31.5%, Difficult 23%, Indie 21.5%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Master the art of lightning-fast noodle delivery in this challenging 2D platformer. With deadly traps, a range of moves to master, including teleportation, and trophies to unlock, are you ready to become the ultimate noodle delivery master?

Why similar: Difficult 35.8%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Indie 5.1%

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 19%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%

Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

Why similar: Ninja 65.2% ★, Difficult 26.7%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 1.8%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Difficult 17.7%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.2%, 2D Platformer 29.7%, Action 8.2%, Indie 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%