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Ninja Gaiden is a blisteringly fast, punishing action game where Ryu Hayabusa carves through enemy hordes with sword and ninjutsu. Precise blocking, dodging and aggressive combos define its brilliant combat.
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The closest matches for Ninja Gaiden are The First Berserker: Khazan, Thymesia and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ninja Gaiden special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.
94 % −75 %Dark, serious atmosphere
A fast, punishing soulslike where you play plague doctor Corvus, relying on precise parries and dodges and on the disease powers of plundered weapons. Combat rewards aggression over turtling, set in a grim, decaying kingdom.
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93 %
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A blistering hack-and-slash where young Dante juggles swappable fighting styles, weapons and guns, and the game rewards you for fighting with flair. It is famously punishing, with legendary boss duels like the fights against Vergil and a heavy metal soundtrack.
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92 % 20.49 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A dark fantasy boss rush action game in which princess Ruby seeks revenge to reclaim her kingdom. Its Focus mechanic lets her spot enemy weak points and land precise thrust attacks.
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92 %
Challenging difficulty
The game that founded the stylish action genre: as demon hunter Dante you chain sword slashes and gunfire into flashy combos while a style meter grades every fight. A gothic castle setting, tough bosses and punishing difficulty define the experience.
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92 % 24.99 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A compact soulslike where you possess fallen warriors as "shells", each with its own abilities. The Harden mechanic lets you briefly turn to stone to absorb hits, making combat tense and tactical in a bleak, decaying world.
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91 % 49.99 €
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A punishing samurai action RPG set in Sengoku-era Japan, where you play William and fight Yokai using multiple stances and Ki management. Deep loot and build systems meet demanding, precise duels.
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91 % 39.99 €
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Sifu is a punishing kung fu brawler about avenging your murdered family. Precise blocking, dodging and countering drive the combat, and every death ages you, raising the stakes with each attempt.
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90 % −80 %Dark, serious atmosphere
An isometric action roguelike where you fight through a cursed temple full of traps and monsters. Risky curses, swappable weapons and fast melee combat make every run a gamble between greed and survival.
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90 % 19.99 €
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A dark pixel-art boss-rush soulslike where a lone knight takes on fallen gods one after another. It's all about precise dodging, learning attack patterns and experimenting with abilities.
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