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2012PCSteam Deck playable81 % positive4.99 €

A brutally tough 8-bit action platformer in the spirit of NES Ninja Gaiden. As the mercenary ninja Zaku, you slash through a post-apocalyptic world of soldiers, relying on precise timing and quick reflexes.

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

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Cyber Shadow

97 %Match

2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified84 % positive19.99 €

Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting

A tight ninja platformer with an authentic 8-bit look, blending classic NES-style action with smooth animation and precise controls. Varied levels and big boss fights in a grim cyber future test your reflexes and patience.

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