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We filtered the 41 games similar to Super House of Dead Ninjas down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Spelunky, Risk of Rain and The End Is Nigh top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super House of Dead Ninjas.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Super House of Dead Ninjas is Spelunky — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Risk of Rain and The End Is Nigh follow close behind.

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The best games like Super House of Dead Ninjas on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super House of Dead Ninjas. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Spelunky

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Spelunky
Closest overall match
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Super House of Dead Ninjas is punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

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Risk of Rain

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Risk of Rain
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2DPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Super House of Dead Ninjas does: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat71Game mode22
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The End Is Nigh

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The End Is Nigh
Closest on game mode
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Super House of Dead Ninjas is punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone91
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Mega Man 9

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Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Super House of Dead Ninjas does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: shooting mechanics and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81
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Mega Man 11

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Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Super House of Dead Ninjas worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: shooting mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

Released 5 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals83
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets Super House of Dead Ninjas on punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Visuals45
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Super Meat Boy

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Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Super House of Dead Ninjas is punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone83
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Clustertruck

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Clustertruck
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Held in common with Super House of Dead Ninjas: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone87Visuals0
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Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

If Super House of Dead Ninjas worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34
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Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Super House of Dead Ninjas is precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Visuals0
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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Super House of Dead Ninjas on precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Visuals0
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtFantasy
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

The thread back to Super House of Dead Ninjas runs through precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Released 4 years after Super House of Dead Ninjas.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50
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Stick it to the Man!

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Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Super House of Dead Ninjas: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on genre: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals83Genre50
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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Super House of Dead Ninjas is precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre: adventure storytelling.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals83Genre50

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