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A 2D action game blending platforming, auto-runner gameplay and rhythm elements. The journey of a reanimated character through a bleached world is told through its music.
What defines Fade^2:
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The closest matches for Fade^2 are Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Thumper and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Fade^2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
92 %
Best match
A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.
91 % 19.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Thumper is a brutal rhythm game where you pilot a space beetle down a hurtling, hellish track with just one stick and one button. Precise timing, hypnotic sound design and an oppressive style make for an intense, unrelenting experience.
89 % free
Linear, curated structure
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.
89 % 9.75 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A brutally tough action platformer with a Lovecraftian horror vibe, blending precise jumping with fluid combo-based combat. Kicking enemies into saws and spikes is the hook, wrapped in a distinctive pixel-and-ink look.
88 % 19.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
88 %
Dark, serious atmosphere
A dark cinematic platformer in the vein of Another World: as young Andy you venture into a nightmarish shadow realm to rescue your kidnapped dog. Lush hand-animated frames, an orchestral score and instant-death traps create a moody and punishing journey.
88 % 19.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fast first-person parkour across the rooftops of a sterile, surveilled city, where momentum and flow matter far more than fighting. Its striking white-and-primary-color look and focus on finding the fastest route make it a cult favorite for speedrunners.
88 % free
Linear, curated structure
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.
87 % 14.25 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
An abstract arcade shooter centered on focus and mindfulness. Philosophical, meditative text about mind and consciousness accompanies play against chaotic patterns.
87 % 3.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
You guide two tethered orbs rotating around a center point, dodging abstract obstacles in time with the music. A minimalist, demanding reflex game with a hypnotic atmosphere.