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Games Like Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Ninja, Singleplayer.

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

Reviews: Mixed — 57% — of 184 reviews
Released: 2015-11-16
Developer: Boogygames Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Stealth 47.1%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Horror 12.7%, 2D 7.5%, Action 7.3%

  58. #58 Devious Dungeon
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

    Why similar: Roguelike 28.6%, Platformer 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Difficult 17.1%, 2D 6.5%

  59. #59 Arashi Gaiden
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 92 reviews2025
    Dev: Statera StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    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 59.2%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.5%

  60. #60 GOD FORSAKEN
    65% matchMixed69% of 1,770 reviews2026
    Dev: insight studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.

    Why similar: Roguelike 32.4%, Hack and Slash 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Strategy 11%, Action 6.2%

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