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A classic Game Boy entry in the Ninja Gaiden series: Ryu slashes and climbs through compact, demanding stages on his way to New York and a tough final boss.
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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.
96 %
free
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.
92 %
Challenging difficulty
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.
92 %
free
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
92 %
2.39 €
Linear, curated structure
A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.
91 %
19.50 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
90 %
−70 %Challenging difficulty
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.
89 %
−10 %Action-packed real-time combat
A classic-style first-person shooter set in early 90s Japan, where you blast through yakuza and other gangs as a cop. The description suggests fast, straightforward shooting action.
88 %
Linear, curated structure
An early 1980 arcade classic where you work a climber's arms with two joysticks to scale a skyscraper while dodging falling hazards. It is seen as a forerunner of the platformer genre.
87 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.
