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Games like The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin

1991

A classic side-scrolling platformer where Spider-Man must stop the Kingpin's bomb plot by fighting through levels under time pressure. Tough and retro, it delivers 16-bit comic book action.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

In short: Games like The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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Brings what grabs you about The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin: jumping and platforming, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as a demanding 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.

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Strider

Jumping and platforming

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.

Shadow Dancer

Jumping and platforming

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.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Jumping and platforming

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.

League of Evil

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, pixel-art platformer where you play a bionic agent leaping and punching through trap-filled levels. Precise timing and quick retries deliver tongue-in-cheek arcade fun.

The Impossible Game

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Mr. Run and Jump

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, precise platformer where you run, jump, dash and roll through tough, speedrun-friendly levels. Hidden collectibles test your skill, and assist options let you tune the difficulty yourself.

Vector

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fluid 2D parkour platformer where you run, vault and slide through a totalitarian near-future world as a freerunner. Precise timing and momentum are the heart of the game.

Strider 2

Jumping and platforming

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.

Shadow Blade: Reload

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced ninja action-platformer where you play Kuro, dashing through trap-filled stages and cutting down enemies with precise sword strikes. Speed and reflexes are the heart of it.

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