Games Like Shadow Gangs

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 53.8% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 6.2%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Soundtrack 5.8% ★

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 63.6% ★, Side Scroller 6.9%, Platformer 6.3%, Retro 4.6%, Action 4%

The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Action 10%, Arcade 8%, Indie 6.8%

After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Ninja 60.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 7%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 5.7%

Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!

Why similar: Ninja 66.4% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action 6.3%, Arcade 6.2%, Beat 'em up 4.5%

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 56% ★, Action 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Hack and Slash 6%

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 49.4% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%

From the dark streets of San Diego to the deepest depths of the criminal underworld, control the Street Cleaner as he takes down outlaw scum in search of justice.

Why similar: Ninja 45.6% ★, Soundtrack 11.5% ★, Action 10.7%, 1980s 9.6%, Platformer 7.8%

Play as Miyamoto Musashi in this beautiful 2D platformer and travel through a 17th century fantasy Japan, from north to the island of Ganryu-jima where everything happened between Musashi and Kojiro. The game is inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi from the famous novel “The Stone And The Sword”.

Why similar: Ninja 46% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Arcade 6.9%

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Why similar: Ninja 59.5% ★, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.2%, Action 3.8%

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 78% ★, Action 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 5.4%

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 67.9% ★, Beat 'em up 12.9%, Action 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Retro 3.9%

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 65.6% ★, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Action 6.6%, 2D Platformer 5%

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 65.2% ★, Side Scroller 7.5%, Action 7%, Hack and Slash 5.4%, Platformer 4.3%

Shadowlings - is a slaughter to heavy metal in decorations of Medieval Japan.Hardcore battles, in which everything depends on your skill, ancient ninja's martial arts, sharp swords, strong spears and mysterious Shadow Magic.

Why similar: Ninja 62.2% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 5.8%, Indie 5%

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 54.6% ★, Beat 'em up 17.8%, 1980s 9.4%, Action 6.5%, Arcade 6%

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, 1980s 14.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 7%

Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

Leap, slash, splash! You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.

Why similar: Ninja 72.5% ★, Action 9.1%, Platformer 9%, Indie 6.4%, 2D 3%

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

Why similar: Ninja 44.3% ★, Beat 'em up 20.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Arcade 5.6%

Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9.1%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Action 14.5%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Platformer 10.9%

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 41.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

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

Why similar: Ninja 63.6% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Platformer 5.4%, Action 5.4%

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 47.9% ★, Beat 'em up 15.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Old School 5%

"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.8%, 1980s 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action 8.9%, Old School 8.1%

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

Why similar: Ninja 59.5% ★, Side Scroller 7.8%, Action 6.9%, Hack and Slash 6.6%, Platformer 6.2%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, 1980s 9.5%, Action 9.1%

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 6.5%

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 48% ★, Beat 'em up 15.6%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Action 5%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 17.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Soundtrack 18.5% ★, Action 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%

Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.

Why similar: Ninja 74.9% ★, Action 7%, Arcade 6.9%, Old School 4%, Hack and Slash 2.8%

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Ninja 69.7% ★, Action 6.5%, Platformer 6%, Retro 5.6%, 2D Platformer 5.2%

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 62.4% ★, Platformer 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Retro 5.1%, 2D Platformer 4.5%

KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Why similar: Ninja 39.8% ★, Action 20%, Indie 14.1%, Platformer 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Action 13.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 7.4%

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 65.4% ★, Platformer 10.9%, Action 9.2%, Indie 4.7%, Arcade 4.7%

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Action 14.9%, Platformer 14.3%, Arcade 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%

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 57.4% ★, Action 13.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Indie 8.3%, Side Scroller 5.8%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Action 19%, Old School 9.4%, Retro 8.8%

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

Why similar: Ninja 55.4% ★, Action 14.2%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Indie 4.9%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Action 46.4%, Indie 30.6%, Arcade 13%, 2D 9.9%

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 46.9% ★, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, 2D Platformer 5.8%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 9.2%

The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 9.3%, Old School 8.3%, Retro 8.1%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

Why similar: Ninja 42.2% ★, Beat 'em up 29.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 4.5%, Action 3.8%

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 74% ★, Platformer 8.9%, Side Scroller 5.8%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.7%

A fast-paced action platformer based on the world of Ninja Slayer, a hit manga that sold 4.44 million copies! In the fictional cyberpunk city of Neo-Saitama, take control of Ninja Slayer as he does battle with numerous evil ninjas, all to avenge the death of his wife and child.

Why similar: Ninja 55.5% ★, Side Scroller 9.8%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action 5.9%

The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Action 31.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Retro 11.2%, 2D 2.7%

Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.

Why similar: 1980s 18.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 11.9%

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.9% ★, Side Scroller 22.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Old School 10.1%

Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.6%, Side Scroller 26.5%, 1980s 12.2%, Action 11.2%, Old School 6.4%

Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

Why similar: Ninja 54% ★, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 6.1%

When he morphs into a Ninja, you'd better Duck.

Why similar: Action 64.2%, Platformer 35.8%

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 74.1% ★, Platformer 7.6%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.8%, 2D 2.7%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Platformer 17%, Action 15.3%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Ninja 64.4% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action 5.4%, 2D 2.2%

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, Action 20%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Indie 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%