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1989PC

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.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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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.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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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.

Strider

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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.

Tiny Barbarian DX

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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.

Gunman Clive

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A short, old-school side-scrolling platform shooter set in the Wild West, with a distinctive sketched, paper-like look. You jump and shoot through 16 tight levels and face big bosses.

The Impossible Game

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A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.

Shadow Blade: Reload

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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.

Bit.Trip Runner

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A fast rhythm platformer where the hero runs automatically and you jump, slide and kick through obstacles in time with the music. Retro pixel visuals and a driving chiptune soundtrack make it a demanding test of reflexes.

My Friend Pedro

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A fast 2D shooter where slow motion, acrobatics and dual-wielding let you dance through levels like a bloody ballet. A talking banana gives the absurd orders, and the fun lies in chaining stylish kills.

Volgarr the Viking

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A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

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