Best Ninja games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated ninja games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free ninja games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Shadow Blade: Reload

Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.2
Release 10 Aug 2015

RONIN

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

Price -61% 4.93€
Rating 6.8
Release 30 Jun 2015

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters

The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 30 Mar 2015

Ukrainian Ninja

Ukrainian Ninja is a multiplayer platformer game for Windows. The Ninja shoots and slashes, using weapons sold by the trader to clear each world.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 23 Dec 2014

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution

THE REVOLUTIONARY STORM SERIES RETURNS! Live a new experience in the deep & rich NARUTO environment. Tons of new techniques, enhanced mechanics, over 100 playable characters & Support Ninjas, and a brand new exclusive character (Mecha-Naruto) designed by Masashi Kishimoto.

Price -50% 14.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 15 Sep 2014

Spy Chameleon - RGB Agent

Spy Chameleon RGB Agent is a challenging arcade-puzzle game where the player needs to avoid being spotted thanks to the color-changing mechanisms of the main character.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.1
Release 11 Jun 2014

Blade Symphony

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.4
Release 07 May 2014

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z

Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?

Price 29.99€
Rating 6.3
Release 21 Mar 2014

10 Second Ninja

Ninjas are cool, this is an established fact of the universe. Nazi Robots from space are not cool, they are the complete opposite of cool, and Robot Hitler is out to get you, the world's first ninja. You have 10 seconds to destroy all Nazi Robots in your vicinity. IT. IS. ON.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 05 Mar 2014

STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Feb 2014

Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

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.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 05 Feb 2014

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Price -57% 8.54€
Rating 9.5
Release 09 Jan 2014

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD

Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offline ninja confrontations!

Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Oct 2013

Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Price -93% 1.96€
Rating 9.0
Release 26 Sep 2013

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Jul 2013

Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 25 Mar 2013

Super House of Dead Ninjas

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.

Price 6.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Feb 2013

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Price -83% 4.98€
Rating 6.7
Release 22 Mar 2012

Total War: SHOGUN 2

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

Price -84% 4.70€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Mar 2011

Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Price -77% 2.26€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Sep 2009

Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release -

Most played ninja games on Steam

Take a look at the top ninja games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. Tap Ninja - Idle game

Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,418 reviews of which 7,178 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played ninja game, thanks to its 2,386 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
7,178
1,240

2,386
players

2. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition is a souls-like, difficult and action game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia), 方块游戏 (Asia), FromSoftware and Inc. (Japan). Released on March 21st 2019 has received 317,913 reviews of which 302,924 were positive and 14,989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,183 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among ninja games based on player count.
9.4
302,924
14,989

2,183
players

3. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen ! NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is a anime, fighting and action game developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 88,074 reviews of which 80,134 were positive and 7,940 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 333 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among ninja games based on player count.
9.0
80,134
7,940

333
players

4. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is a action, martial arts and ninja game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 23rd 2025 has received 2,409 reviews of which 1,908 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 154 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played ninja games.
7.6
1,908
501

154
players

5. [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package! [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ is a action, violent and gore game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on June 09th 2021 has received 2,217 reviews of which 1,825 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played ninja games.
7.9
1,825
392

74
players

6. Shinobi Warfare

Play an 2d turn based RPG multiplayer game, stylize your own shinobi and play different game modes alone or with your friends! Level up, unlock various items and skills and procced in your journey of becoming the next Kage! Shinobi Warfare is a rpg, turn-based tactics and ninja game developed and published by TechnoTal. Released on June 14th 2022 has received 3,237 reviews of which 3,015 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played ninja games.
8.9
3,015
222

67
players

7. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth, strategy and tactical game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 37,039 reviews of which 35,581 were positive and 1,458 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played ninja games.
9.4
35,581
1,458

66
players

8. The Messenger

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. The Messenger is a retro, platformer and pixel graphics game developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 30th 2018 has received 11,693 reviews of which 10,902 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played ninja games.
9.1
10,902
791

52
players

9. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD

Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offline ninja confrontations! NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD is a anime, fighting and action game developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 24th 2013 has received 13,881 reviews of which 12,447 were positive and 1,434 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played ninja games.
8.7
12,447
1,434

45
players

10. The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game

Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas to defend Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running and high-jumping, and battle foes to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills. The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game is a action, lego and ninja game developed by Traveller's Tales and TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on October 13th 2017 has received 7,089 reviews of which 6,081 were positive and 1,008 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played ninja games.
8.3
6,081
1,008

41
players

Best deals on ninja games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of ninja games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted ninja games.

1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth, strategy and tactical game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 37,039 reviews of which 35,581 were positive and 1,458 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for ninja category.
9.4
35,581
1,458

-93% 39.43€ 2.76€

2. Ninja Stealth 3

After a long vacation our ninja is a little rusty, can you help him with his training? Ninja Stealth III brings you 30 new challenging levels, are you ready? Ninja Stealth 3 is a stealth, strategy and ninja game developed and published by SC Jogos. Released on December 06th 2017 has received 494 reviews of which 395 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in ninja games.
7.5
395
99

-90% 4.90€ 0.49€

3. Aragami 2

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people. Aragami 2 is a stealth, ninja and assassin game developed and published by Lince Works. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 4,034 reviews of which 3,037 were positive and 997 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in ninja games.
7.3
3,037
997

-88% 34.42€ 4.13€

4. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a online co-op, 3d and third person game developed by Sobaka Studio and published by ESDigital Games. Released on October 16th 2020 has received 816 reviews of which 700 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for ninja games.
8.1
700
116

-80% 19.99€ 3.99€

5. Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting... Mini Ninjas is a adventure, action and ninja game developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix. Released on September 14th 2009 has received 4,486 reviews of which 4,014 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for ninja games.
8.6
4,014
472

-77% 9.83€ 2.26€

6. RONIN

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation. RONIN is a indie, action and ninja game developed by Tomasz Wacławek and published by Devolver Digital. Released on June 30th 2015 has received 2,387 reviews of which 1,664 were positive and 723 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 61% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for ninja games.
6.8
1,664
723

-61% 12.64€ 4.93€

7. Leap Up no jutsu

Leap Up No Jutsu is a simple casual game will help you to kill some time. Jump between two bamboo to void the falling spear. Leap Up no jutsu is a action, indie and casual game developed and published by Yin Games. Released on December 30th 2016 has received 574 reviews of which 500 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for ninja games.
8.2
500
74

-51% 0.99€ 0.49€

8. 2 Ninjas 1 Cup

Get ready for a game so stupid you would rather show your browser history than admit that you like it! Lots of action, explosions and yes, it's a penis-tank in the trailer. 2 Ninjas 1 Cup is a action, platformer and memes game developed and published by Vogelfänger. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 331 reviews of which 253 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for ninja games.
7.2
253
78

-51% 0.99€ 0.49€

9. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD

Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offline ninja confrontations! NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD is a anime, fighting and action game developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 24th 2013 has received 13,881 reviews of which 12,447 were positive and 1,434 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for ninja games.
8.7
12,447
1,434

-50% 19.99€ 9.99€

10. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution

THE REVOLUTIONARY STORM SERIES RETURNS! Live a new experience in the deep & rich NARUTO environment. Tons of new techniques, enhanced mechanics, over 100 playable characters & Support Ninjas, and a brand new exclusive character (Mecha-Naruto) designed by Masashi Kishimoto. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution is a anime, fighting and ninja game developed by CyberConnect2 Co. and Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 15th 2014 has received 8,671 reviews of which 7,313 were positive and 1,358 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for ninja games.
8.2
7,313
1,358

-50% 29.99€ 14.99€

Free ninja games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play ninja games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play ninja games.

1. Tap Ninja - Idle game

Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,418 reviews of which 7,178 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,386 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free ninja games on Steam.
8.3
7,178
1,240

2,386
players

2. Shinobi Warfare

Play an 2d turn based RPG multiplayer game, stylize your own shinobi and play different game modes alone or with your friends! Level up, unlock various items and skills and procced in your journey of becoming the next Kage! Shinobi Warfare is a rpg, turn-based tactics and ninja game developed and published by TechnoTal. Released on June 14th 2022 has received 3,237 reviews of which 3,015 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free ninja games on Steam.
8.9
3,015
222

67
players

3. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is a early access, ninja and free to play game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 423 reviews of which 310 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free ninja games on Steam.
7.0
310
113

12
players

4. 100 Asian Cats

🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅ 100 Asian Cats is a hidden object, cats and ninja game developed by 100 Cozy Games and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on December 17th 2023 has received 7,696 reviews of which 7,481 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free ninja games on Steam.
9.4
7,481
215

6
players

5. 100 Ninja Cats

🐱🥋100 Ninja Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Ninja themed 🗡️ locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Ninja places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅ 100 Ninja Cats is a free to play, cats and hidden object game developed and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on February 12th 2024 has received 2,381 reviews of which 2,327 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free ninja games on Steam.
9.3
2,327
54

1
players