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1988

You slash your way through a fantasy version of feudal Japan on the Master System, mixing side-scrolling platforming with sword combat. Branching paths reward you for venturing off the direct route in search of secrets.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Jumping and platforming
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat

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The closest matches for Kenseiden are Castle in the Darkness, Valdis Story: Abyssal City and Ghoulboy. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Kenseiden special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Castle in the Darkness 87% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 84% match – released 2024

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Castle in the Darkness

87 %Match

2015PCSteam Deck playable76 % positive9.99 €

Castle in the Darkness is a fast, demanding action platformer that channels the feel of classic Castlevania and Metroid games. You explore a sprawling castle full of secrets while gradually strengthening your hero through light RPG elements.

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Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D Metroidvania with fast, combo-driven combat and plenty of room for character customization. You explore a sprawling, dark world and tailor your abilities and playstyle extensively.

Ghoulboy

Melee combat with weapons or fists

Ghoulboy is a 16-bit style retro platformer where you hack through dungeons, collect loot, dodge traps and fight bosses. It's a nostalgic blend of hack-and-slash action and light RPG elements.

Momodora III

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Aborigenus

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You play as a shaman, warrior or hunter in a primal world, platforming through it, hunting aggressive wildlife and unlocking new abilities. Your job is to save the flying islands from evil.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

Onikira: Demon Killer

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D platformer that blends the combo-heavy combat of 3D beat 'em ups like Ninja Gaiden with wall jumps, air juggles and switching between weapons such as the katana and naginata. It is set in a mythical feudal Japan.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.

Apotheon

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

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