Games like Ninja Noboken
If Ninja Noboken is your kind of game, the closest matches are KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, Echo Wisp and OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its faithful but modernized visuals, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Ninja Noboken.
Top pick for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Echo Wisp
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.
OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Third-strongest match for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Ninja Noboken.
Ranked #4 for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
HunterX: code name T
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Ranked #5 for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ninja Noboken.
Ranked #6 for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Play as the New kid in South Park and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life - a snow day!
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Ranked #7 for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Ranked #8 for Ninja Noboken fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Ninja Noboken
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ninja Noboken.
Reviewers of Ninja Noboken cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Ninja Noboken.
Reviewers of Ninja Noboken cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.
Dragon's Lair
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Reviewers of Ninja Noboken cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ninja Noboken at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ninja Noboken.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Ninja Noboken on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
93, Kuindzhi
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Ninja Noboken.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
HunterX: code name T
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ninja Noboken.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Frequently asked about Ninja Noboken
- How much does Ninja Noboken cost?
- Ninja Noboken is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Ninja Noboken?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ninja Noboken are KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, Echo Wisp, OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK.
- Who developed Ninja Noboken?
- Ninja Noboken was developed by Gabriel Lopez.
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