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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 45.2% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action 5.4%, 2D Platformer 5.4%

Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.

Why similar: Ninja 54.4% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 5.3%, 2D Platformer 4.2%

Grab a Katana and stand on your daimyo's castle defense, alone against an infinite horde of enemy shinobis. Kill the enemies, hit back shurikens, dodge bombs and beware of enemy Samurais!

Why similar: Ninja 33% ★, Beat 'em up 32.2%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action 8.1%, Combat 5.2%

A gorilla. One hundred men. And you're caught in the middle. No story, no talk. Just you, pure violence, and 100 Mann asking for trouble.

Why similar: Ninja 49.8% ★, Beat 'em up 25.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action 5.5%, Arcade 3.9%

Thunder Ronin is a samurai souls-like boss rush. on your way to take revenge on your familty. slash, deflect, and dash through powerful foes. fighting in ancient japan between sakura trees and the glow of the moon.

Why similar: Ninja 41.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Beat 'em up 18%, Combat 6.3%, Swordplay 6.1%

Take control of the young ninja Hiko and his shadow clones to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and save the village from the sinister monk Doku.

Why similar: Ninja 41.7% ★, Beat 'em up 24.7%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Side Scroller 4.2%

The frog village needs your help to fight against evil mutant alligators.

Why similar: Ninja 58.5% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7.9%, 2D 2.4%

Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2d action brawler featuring combo intensive combat set in neo-feudal Japan. Choose among 4 highly skilled ninjas who must overcome hordes of nefarious cultists and cursed abominations. Face the challenge in the single-player modes or invite a friend for the local co-op mode.

Why similar: Ninja 34.2% ★, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.3%

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 58.6% ★, Beat 'em up 22.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action 5.9%, 2D 2.3%

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.

Why similar: Ninja 42.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Action 4.4%

Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

Why similar: Ninja 37.4% ★, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Side Scroller 4.6%, Arcade 4.5%

A full-scale action game in which one Kunoichi fights against ninjas and necromancers during the Warring States period.

Why similar: Ninja 38% ★, Beat 'em up 36.4%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 6.2%, Swordplay 4.9%

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 61.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Action 6.4%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?

Why similar: Ninja 53.8% ★, Hack and Slash 30.6%, Action 8.7%, Beat 'em up 6.9%

a challenging action game with arena fighting, involving sword, missile and cute characters

Why similar: Ninja 60.1% ★, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action 6.5%, Combat 5.7%, Cute 2.6%

Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.

Why similar: Ninja 33.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action 7.2%, Swordplay 6.3%

Hotdog Samurai! As a skilled hotdog, you'll battle through real world elements with one main goal in sight. Battle 20+ enemies throughout 7 adventure seeking levels, all while trying to complete in-game achievements.

Why similar: Ninja 45.2% ★, Beat 'em up 36.7%, Swordplay 6.5%, Action 3.7%, Side Scroller 3.3%

Fast paced arcade action where you become stronger as you are covered in the blood of your enemies and your own wounds.

Why similar: Ninja 47.1% ★, Beat 'em up 32.4%, Arcade 4.6%, 2D 4.5%, Side Scroller 4.3%

Epic Ninja - Bad Dudes have taken over the Town, Use Your Stealth and Combat Skills to take out the Bad Dudes and Save the Town. Battle Enemies across Several Exciting Levels !

Why similar: Ninja 56.9% ★, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 47.1% ★, Hack and Slash 18.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Swordplay 10%, Action 5.2%

You play as a ninja fending off waves of various types of ghosts, each getting increasingly difficult from the last. How many waves can you last before the ghost onslaught overwhelms you.

Why similar: Ninja 40.9% ★, Beat 'em up 32.9%, Action 8.1%, Side Scroller 5.6%, Combat 4.7%

A full on street fighter for a single player and multiplayer 3 on 3 versus CPU or controlled. You play as one of the 16 street disciple apostles to beat the evil master Super Hansoon and be master of the Streets Disciple's.

Why similar: Ninja 30.1% ★, Beat 'em up 28%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Arcade 6.4%

Yomi no Kuni is a linear action-adventure game where you play as a samurai seeking redemption in a twisted version of the Shinto underworld.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Ninja 23.3% ★, Arcade 8.3%, Action 3.9%

Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.

Why similar: Ninja 42.4% ★, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Side Scroller 5.3%, Combat 2.7%

The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time! A princess in a castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation, and embarks on a mission to save her because... He is the Ninja of Justice!

Why similar: Ninja 53.5% ★, Beat 'em up 31.6%, Action 4.3%, Anime 3.1%, 2D 3.1%

JUST ONE MAN is a VR hack-and-slash game where you are the OVERPOWERED ONE-MAN ARMY. Stylishly slaughter enemies with weapons, combo attacks and devastating abilities while listening to banging beats. Choose your own playstyle and invent the wildest combos to achieve the highest scores imaginable.

Why similar: Ninja 35.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Beat 'em up 18%, Combat 8%, Action 6.8%

In this 2D platformer Ninja game slash through falling objects and pass each level to get closer to becoming a certified Ninja once again!

Why similar: Ninja 38.1% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Ninja 37.7% ★, Beat 'em up 24.7%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8%, Arcade 6.1%

A futuristic game, with lots of beatings, in the best Pancadaria style! Punch down several enemies in an underground atmosphere through cyberpunk places! Use kicking, punching, grabbing techniques or even weapons, such as daggers, nunchucks, whips, grenades, pistols, etc.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, Ninja 31.5% ★, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action 7.8%, Combat 3.7%

Swing your greatsword and hold your point! Only you can effortlessly and endlessly fend off armies of Oranges! There is no one else up to the task!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.4%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 10.7%, Swordplay 6.2%

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.5%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action 9.5%

Eclipse Blade is a retro ninja action-platformer inspired by classic ninja games from the 1990s. Featuring challenging old-school gameplay and beautifully hand-crafted pixel art, it delivers the pure thrill of classic action in a fresh new way.

Why similar: Ninja 71.8% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action 7.7%, Combat 5.4%, 2D 3%

"Zhong Kui - Netherblade" is a highly maneuverable action roguelike game. Players assume the role of Zhong Kui, a deity descended into the underworld, battling waves of demons and monsters, upgrading their Devil-Slaying Sword, and ultimately defeating the mastermind behind the scenes.

Why similar: Ninja 36.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Hack and Slash 17%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Arcade 7%

Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.9%, Hack and Slash 32.7%, Combat 10.8%, Arcade 7%, Action 6.7%

No Attacks, Just PARRYING! An action-packed pixel-platformer where you only use PARRYING! to fight enemies and get past obstacles!

Why similar: Ninja 46.3% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Swordplay 10.6%, Action 8.5%

A pixel art character action game focused on style and flow. Keep your combos going with a varied move set and character switching to get the highest grade possible. Also make sure you look dope while doing it.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Ninja 26.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%

"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 72.6% ★, Action 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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 69.2% ★, Action 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Arcade 4.4%

It's time to protect the world from... Mushrooms. Play as a samurai against a crowd of mushrooms, ordinary and not so. Cut, use magic, but destroy as many mushrooms as you can. Compete with others and prove who is the real mushroom destroyer!

Why similar: Ninja 32.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Arcade 6.9%, Side Scroller 5.3%

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 53% ★, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action 10.9%, 2D 3.7%

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 49.4% ★, Beat 'em up 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action 4.8%

Embrace the Way of the Warrior! Enter an Action-Adventure RPG game, as you step into the shoes of Kuranosuke Oishi, an honorable Samurai. Engage in thrilling dynamic combat, embark on a gripping Saga, vanquish the forces of darkness, and uncover a sinister plot against Lord Asano.

Why similar: Ninja 40% ★, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Swordplay 8.2%, Combat 5.8%

You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist.

Why similar: Ninja 31.6% ★, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Swordplay 9.7%, Action 7.5%

Shadow of the Orient is a 2d pixel art action platformer where you play as a young warrior named Xiaolang who must venture across the orient fighting hordes of Samurai warriors and mythical creatures in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped children of the orient and face off against the dark lord.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Ninja 31.3% ★, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Swordplay 7.2%

When the only way is revenge! Test yourself in adrenaline-pumping top-down action and prove that you are ready to go all the way to the end - to the final shot!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, Ninja 26% ★, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.8%

The world is depending on you, Ninja! Powerful machines have traveled through time to destroy all of humanity! Equipped with your bo staff, your javelin, and your wits, you must take the machines head on, utilizing any and all futuristic technology you can find along the way.

Why similar: Ninja 63.5% ★, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action 9.6%, Combat 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.

Why similar: Ninja 48.2% ★, Beat 'em up 33.7%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 5.1%, Combat 3.7%

When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.3%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 7.5%, Side Scroller 5.4%

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 66.1% ★, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Side Scroller 4.6%

In legend, Huuma Mina is an immortal ninja with silver hair and silver eyes. A mad scientist, Arakawa Murasaki, tries to capture her in order to research her secret of immortalization. However, will Murasaki succeed in her study? Will science be able to reveal the secret of immortalization?

Why similar: Ninja 38.2% ★, Beat 'em up 31%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Your husband, King Wukong, was kidnapped by the Witch Queen of the North into a different parallel universe. Your mission is to rescue your husband from where he is held captive as quickly as possible.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Hack and Slash 25.6%, Ninja 22.5% ★, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!

Why similar: Ninja 33.8% ★, Beat 'em up 29.2%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action 3.6%

A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.

Why similar: Ninja 48.8% ★, Beat 'em up 32%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.9%, 2D 2.5%

Japan. Edo period. After many years of violent wars, peace has returned to the land, but it doesn’t seem like it will last for long. A new danger lurks in the shadows, and only two noblemen can stop it: Lord Baka, a Japanese feudal lord, and Prince Bouffon, a prince from the faraway land of France.

Why similar: Ninja 54.3% ★, Beat 'em up 37.1%, Action 5.3%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Seek vengeance, battling hordes of enemies across multiple stages. Conquer challenging waves, obtain powerful upgrades, and face formidable bosses. Unleash retribution in this thrilling quest for justice!

Why similar: Ninja 50.8% ★, Hack and Slash 23%, Swordplay 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 5.5%

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 55.5% ★, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Action 10.3%, 2D 5.9%, Cute 3.9%

Multiplayer Ninjas - The village is under attack, grab Your sword and go get 'em! (Multiplayer or Single Player)

Why similar: Ninja 58.1% ★, Hack and Slash 29%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Ninja 37% ★, Beat 'em up 25.3%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Combat 4.8%