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1992

A classic Game Boy entry in the Ninja Gaiden series: Ryu slashes and climbs through compact, demanding stages on his way to New York and a tough final boss.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ninja Gaiden Shadow special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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1989PEGI 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Ninja Gaiden Shadow: jumping and platforming, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as gripping boss fights.

A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.

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Shadow Dancer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade action platformer where a ninja and his dog take on terrorists through short, demanding stages with shuriken and sword. A sequel to Shinobi that rewards reflexes and memorization.

Strider

Jumping and platforming

A fast arcade action platformer where you play ninja Hiryu, slashing with a plasma blade and flipping, climbing and sliding through a futuristic dystopia. Short, brisk and demanding.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

Strider 2

Jumping and platforming

A fast 2.5D action platformer where the ninja Hiryu slashes, wall-climbs and flips through futuristic stages. As the true sequel to the arcade classic, it delivers short, intense runs and boss fights.

Shadow Blade: Reload

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced ninja action-platformer where you play Kuro, dashing through trap-filled stages and cutting down enemies with precise sword strikes. Speed and reflexes are the heart of it.

Tiny Barbarian DX

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D sword-slashing platformer inspired by classic pulp fantasy, where you hack and leap through episodic stages as a small but mighty barbarian in retro pixel-art style.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.

Momodora

Jumping and platforming

The first, deliberately simple entry in the Momodora series: a short, punchy arcade-style 2D action platformer with pixel art. It is rough and unpolished but challenging.

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