Games like Ninja Gaiden

Ninja Gaiden: first released 1988 by Tecmo.

In the series: Ninja Gaiden (1988), Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990), Ninja Gaiden (2004), Ninja Gaiden II (2008).

9 games inspired by Ninja Gaiden

• Cyber Shadow: Solo-made NES-style ninja action game.
• Deadpool (Ninja Gaiden ROM hack): Reworks nearly all of NES Ninja Gaiden into a Deadpool game, with new stages, enemies, weapons, music and story cutscenes.
• Ninja Gaiden VI: The Beginning (Ninja Gaiden ROM hack): A prequel story starring Ken Hayabusa and young Ryu, the last survivors of a village overrun by demons.
• Ninja Gaiden: Dark Reborn: Ninja Gaiden fan remake.
• Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Scroll (Ninja Gaiden ROM hack): A prequel adventure for Ryu Hayabusa, chasing a rival clan that stole a sacred relic, with new stages and story scenes.
• Oniken: 8-bit ninja action game, JoyMasher's debut.
• The Curse of Issyos: Free MSX-styled action game based on Greek myth.
• The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight: Fast 8/16-bit hybrid action platformer.
• The Messenger: Ninja Gaiden-style action game that shifts from 8-bit to 16-bit.