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1994 Classic

A classic side-scrolling beat 'em up based on the arcade game, where you fight through futuristic stages as the Ninja, Kunoichi or Kamaitachi, each with a distinct playstyle. A chargeable screen-clearing special attack adds a risk-reward twist.

What defines Ninja Warriors:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Strider

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1989 PlayStation −70 % 14.99 € 4.49 € 2 days left 👍 80 % Very positive, 4,028 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • 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.

Super Star Wars

Challenging difficulty

A classic 2D run-and-gun platformer based on the original Star Wars film, letting you fight as Luke, Han or Chewbacca from Tatooine to the Death Star. Vehicle stages add variety, and the difficulty is famously high.

Canabalt

Challenging difficulty

A minimalist one-button endless runner where you sprint across the rooftops of a collapsing city, timing jumps to get as far as possible. Quick runs, pixel visuals and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

Super Contra

Challenging difficulty

Konami's arcade run-and-gun where you fight an alien invasion solo or with a friend. Alongside classic side-scrolling stages there are overhead levels, all with typical punishing arcade difficulty.

Duke Nukem

Linear, curated structure

The first Duke Nukem is a classic side-scrolling platformer with shooting, where Duke takes on Dr. Proton's robot army. A short retro arcade outing that introduces the wisecracking action hero.

Butcher

Linear, curated structure

A fast, extremely gory 2D pixel-art shooter where you play a cyborg blasting through grim levels, killing enemies with chainsaws, shotguns or environmental hazards. A throwback to early 90s action games.

Bio Menace

Linear, curated structure

A classic 1993 run-and-gun platformer where you play Snake Logan, blasting mutants and robot guards with a machine gun and grenades on the way to Dr. Mangle's fortress.

Legion of Scorn

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A retro cyberpunk twin-stick shooter where you fight wave after wave of military robots in a research arena to earn your freedom.

Galaga

Challenging difficulty

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Strider 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2.5D action platformer where the ninja Hiryu slashes, wall-climbs and flips through futuristic stages. As the true sequel to the arcade classic, it delivers short, intense runs and boss fights.

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