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1987PEGI 12

A 1987 arcade classic where you play ninja Joe, rescuing hostages across short stages and facing a boss at the end of each mission. It demands quick reflexes and precise shuriken throwing.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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In short: Games like Shinobi

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shinobi 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 Shinobi: jumping and platforming, gripping boss fights as well as melee combat with weapons or fists.

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

Jumping and platforming

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.

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi

Jumping and platforming

You play as a ninja fighting through punishing side-scrolling stages with the help of your loyal dog. Fast sword strikes, shuriken and precise jumping make it a demanding action platformer from the early Genesis era.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

Cataegis : The White Wind

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic 2D arcade action game in a retro style that pays tribute to the 8-bit side-scrollers of old. Quick reflexes and classic arcade feel take center stage.

Rygar

Jumping and platforming

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

Strider

Boss fights as highlights

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.

Athena

Jumping and platforming

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

Rush'n Attack

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic Konami arcade run-and-gun in which you fight through an enemy military base as a lone soldier, relying on quick reflexes, a knife and pickup weapons.

Volgarr the Viking

Boss fights as highlights

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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