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1986

You sneak through a fortress full of guards as a saboteur, fighting with close-quarters moves and using every shadow to stay hidden. This Spectrum classic has been lovingly remastered for iOS and extended with new levels.

Sneaking and hiding
Pixel art
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Interconnected level design

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Shadow Dancer

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1989PC

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.

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Master Spy

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A punishing precision platformer with a spy theme, where you slip past guards, lasers and traps using a cloak and careful timing. Short, demanding levels and an RAC soundtrack give it plenty of retro flair.

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition

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You return as Pitfall Harry for more than 50 levels of jungle, glacier, mine and ruin platforming. Its appeal lies in precise timing while swinging on vines and dodging rolling logs and snapping crocodiles.

Fatal Fury

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A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

The Sun and Moon

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You dive into the ground and gravity flips, so your conserved momentum launches you high into the sky or deep beneath the surface. Collect the three orbs in each level and reach the wormhole, while spikes and bottomless drops make every stage harder than the last.

Celeste Classic

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The original tiny platformer made for the PICO-8 fantasy console: you climb a mountain with precise jumps and eight-direction dashes. Short screens and instant restarts make it tough yet compelling.

Secret Agent

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A classic DOS platformer where you infiltrate an island as Agent 006, take out enemies and recover plans for a satellite laser weapon. Small puzzles and switches break up the levels.

Lock 'n' Chase

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You play a thief who gathers coins through a maze while evading pursuing guards. Closing doorways to trap your pursuers turns every escape into a compact cat-and-mouse puzzle.

The Revenge of Shinobi

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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.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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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.