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Games like Ninja Gaiden Shadow

Below are the closest matches, each with what it shares with Ninja Gaiden Shadow, how it differs, and who should skip it.

1. 1

   Ninja Gaiden

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, combat-based platformer, western published japanese games, transforming boss, wall jump

   But: Co-op

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2. 2

   Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, combat-based platformer, Platform, western published japanese games, ninja

   But: its own take on it.

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3. 3

   Mega Man Zero 2

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, transforming boss, wall jump, fan translation - portuguese

   But: its own take on it.

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4. 4

   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, Side view, Action, Single player

   But: Co-op

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5. 5

   God Hand

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, finishing move, save point, ninja, martial arts

   But: its own take on it.

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6. 6

   Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, combat-based platformer, western published japanese games, wall jump

   But: its own take on it.

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7. 7

   Mega Man Zero 4

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, transforming boss, wall jump, fan translation - portuguese

   But: its own take on it.

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8. 8

   Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, combat-based platformer, western published japanese games, fan translation - portuguese

   But: its own take on it.

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9. 9

   Power Stone 2

   Platform, wall jump, finishing move, linear gameplay, mech

   But: its own take on it.

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10. 10

    Castlevania: Bloodlines

    Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, transforming boss, villain, difficulty level

    But: its own take on it.

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