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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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#1 95%Match

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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#2 93%Match

Strider

Very positive · 84 % positive

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Strider

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#3 91%Match

The Revenge of Shinobi

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The Revenge of Shinobi

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#4 89%Match

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Very positive · 83 % positive

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
from 59.99 €3 shops

Capcom Arcade Stadium

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#5 88%Match

The Impossible Game

Very positive · 84 % positive

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
from 2.39 €3 shops

The Impossible Game

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More games that hit a similar nerve

  1. 6. Tiny Barbarian DX

    Jumping and platforming

  2. 7. Alex Kidd in Miracle World

    Jumping and platforming

  3. 8. Super Contra

    Jumping and platforming

  4. 9. Rygar

    Jumping and platforming

  5. 10. Mega Man 10

    Jumping and platforming

In short: Games like Shadow Dancer

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shadow Dancer special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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