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Games like Mad Dojo

Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Mad Dojo for fans of action, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Mad Dojo also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from phime studio LLC, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Mad Dojo: Are you mad enough to prove your ninja skills in Mad Dojo? You’ll get a lot of headache and break a gamepad until you master insanely difficult obstacles, impress Sensei and earn his daughter’s sympathies! But we warn you - we don’t take wimpy players! Just do it!

2018ActionIndie3.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby phime studio LLC
Mad Dojo — Steam game cover

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    Mute Crimson DX — Steam game cover

    Mute Crimson DX

    Top pick for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Super House of Dead Ninjas — Steam game cover

    Super House of Dead Ninjas

    Second-strongest match for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

    2013ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Messenger — Steam game cover

    The Messenger

    Third-strongest match for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound — Steam game cover

    NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    Ranked #4 for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Cyber Shadow — Steam game cover

    Cyber Shadow

    Ranked #5 for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

    2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Oniken: Unstoppable Edition — Steam game cover

    Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

    Ranked #6 for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    When a global war nearly decimated humankind, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the few remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a small rebel movement organizes strikes against Oniken.

    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Master Spy — Steam game cover

    Master Spy

    Ranked #7 for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Ninja Senki DX — Steam game cover

    Ninja Senki DX

    Ranked #8 for Mad Dojo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Kinuhime was killed by a ninja demon. Now, Hayate has become obsessed with revenge! But can revenge bring her back?

    2016ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from phime studio LLC

Other recommendable Steam games by phime studio LLC, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    Dale Hardshovel HD — Steam game cover

    Dale Hardshovel HD

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Do you love puzzles with dropping, pushing and connecting artifacts ? Then welcome to our matching artifacts game with brains ( brain not included, you’ll have to use yours )

    2015IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident — Steam game cover

    Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo.

    Use your detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.

    2015AdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    A-Gents — Steam game cover

    A-Gents

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies.

    2016ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Ziggy's Chase — Steam game cover

    Ziggy's Chase

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Never mind the plumber, the hedgehog is coming to Steam! THE GAME FEATURES CLASSIC GAMEPLAY, AND VR MODE AS WELL.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    interLOGIC — Steam game cover

    interLOGIC

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Indie with Mad Dojo.

    interLOGIC is a simple and atmospheric matching blocks puzzle game.

    2017IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Dash Fleet — Steam game cover

    Dash Fleet

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Dash Fleet is a simple and fun dashing action game.

    2017ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Dead Link: Pages Torn — Steam game cover

    Dead Link: Pages Torn

    Another title from phime studio LLC, the studio behind Mad Dojo. Shares Indie with Mad Dojo.

    A single page torn from Amanda's journal is the clue that will lure Ellen into dangerous game of deception and greed connected to Grace Manor.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    The Messenger — Steam game cover

    The Messenger

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound — Steam game cover

    NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Cyber Shadow — Steam game cover

    Cyber Shadow

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

    2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Master Spy — Steam game cover

    Master Spy

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Mad Dojo.

    Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mad Dojo

How much does Mad Dojo cost?
Mad Dojo is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mad Dojo?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mad Dojo are Mute Crimson DX, Super House of Dead Ninjas, The Messenger.
Who developed Mad Dojo?
Mad Dojo was developed by phime studio LLC.

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