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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 182 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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    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 59.1%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.5%

  59. #59 GOD FORSAKEN
    65% matchMixed69% of 1,739 reviews2026
    Dev: insight studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 32.5%, Hack and Slash 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Action 6.1%

  60. #60 Dark Frame
    69% matchMixed52% of 67 reviews2021
    Dev: Nimos Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Simple platformer in a dark setting

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Platformer 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Roguelike 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%

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