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Super House of Dead Ninjas

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Fast-paced, responsive gameplay
  • High replayability with unlockables and random levels
  • Tight controls and satisfying combat
  • Level editor and steam workshop support
  • Low price with good content value
Things to keep in mind
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Some repetition in enemy and level design
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Short overall game length
  • Requires controller for best experience

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Shadow Blade: Reload

  • Bloodthief

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Super House of Dead Ninjas: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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