games like

Ninja Blade

Ninja Blade leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

Like Ninja Blade, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Spider-ManPracticed Mastery · action-adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Killer Is DeadPracticed Mastery · stylish action

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

BloodRayne 2Practiced Mastery · action hack-and-slash

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Hellblade: Senua's SacrificePracticed Mastery · cinematic action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Combat parries and dodges need timing.

God of War IIIPure Mechanics · hack and slash

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Combo execution and QTE timing carry combat.

Sleeping DogsPracticed Mastery · open-world crime

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - brawling and driving need timing/aim

Super Mario GalaxyPracticed Mastery · 3D platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

PsychonautsPracticed Mastery · platform adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara CroftPracticed Mastery · action-adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Driver: San FranciscoPracticed Mastery · arcade driving gamecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Disney's Hercules Action GamePracticed Mastery · licensed platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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