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Games like Hope in Hell

2015PC

A fast-paced old-school platformer with beat-'em-up combat that is easy to grasp but hard to master. You fight through steep odds in a likely doomed attempt to save the world.

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

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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1989PCPlayStationXboxfree

Jumping and platforming
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Challenging difficulty

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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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.

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.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Jumping and platforming

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.

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.

Orcs

Jumping and platforming

A small 2D action platformer in the spirit of old classics like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins. You fight and jump your way through straightforward levels as an orc.

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.

Momodora III

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D pixel-art action platformer where you play the priestess Momo through mostly linear levels, collecting items and uncovering secrets. It relies on quick dodging and tough boss fights, and you don't need to know the earlier games.

Dungeon Escape

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A tough 2D platformer where you fight your way out of a perilous dungeon filled with enemies and traps. Simple visuals and a strong chiptune soundtrack give it a retro feel.