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2020USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified76 % positive16.79 €

A retro action platformer where you pilot a power-armored paladin, seizing weapons from defeated demons and wielding them in melee. Weapons wear out, so parrying and smart weapon choice are central.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
  • Boss fights as highlights

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

94 %Match

2025PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified91 % positive−50 % 24.99 € 12.49 €

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

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.

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Tiny Barbarian DX

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Ultrakill

Strong soundtrack

Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.

Shovel Knight

Jumping and platforming

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Berserk Boy

Jumping and platforming

You blast through fast, retro-styled 2D stages while switching between elemental forms like lightning, fire and ice. It channels classic Mega Man-style platforming with speedy, fluid action and boss fights.

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.

Astral Ascent

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Strong soundtrack

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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