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Games Like Choice of the Ninja

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Ninja, Indie, Action, Singleplayer.

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In the high-stakes game of politics between two feudal lords, you are a ninja village's chosen warrior. Earn glory for your clan as you battle your enemies, becoming a master of magic, combat, and stealth.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 15 reviews
Released: 2017-11-17
Developer: Choice of Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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  1. #1 Ninja in Training
    97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Tall James Games
    Windows

    Becoming a Ninja usually takes years of practice and concentration. Thankfully, there's an easier way to become a pro! Practice hitting targets with shuriken in this casual Ninja Training game. You’ll be a master in no time!

    Why similar: Ninja 90.7%, Indie 9.3%

  2. #2 Shadow Bug
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2017
    Dev: Muro Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Leap, slash, splash! You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.

    Why similar: Ninja 90.1%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 3.3%

  3. #3 NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 63.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    From developer Whirlpool comes the 2nd mini-sequel to NEKO-NIN exHeart featuring the sub-character, Saiha! Saiha tells our protagonist that a runaway ninja has sneaked their way into town. She doesn't know what their motives are, but it may involve him.

    Why similar: Ninja 97.7%, Indie 2.3%

  4. #4 Ninja SpeedRush
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: R.P.
    Windows

    Simple arcade game with intuitive gameplay.

    Why similar: Ninja 90.7%, Indie 9.3%

  5. #5 Mini Ninjas
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 4,709 reviews2009
    Dev: IO InteractivePub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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...

    Why similar: Ninja 91.9%, Adventure 8.1%

  6. #6 Shadow Blade: Reload
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2015
    Dev: Dead Mage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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!

    Why similar: Ninja 94.6%, Indie 5.4%

  7. #7 Shadow Gangs
    92% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2020
    Dev: JKM corp
    Windows

    Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.

    Why similar: Ninja 95%, Indie 5%

  8. #8 Shinobi Saga
    91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: IslandWare
    Windows

    Shinobi Saga is a one-life mini RPG with roguelite elements and interactive turn-based combat. Choose your Ninja team and embark on a journey into the wilderness to defeat evil spirits and save your village.

    Why similar: Ninja 70.2%, RPG 18.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 3.1%

  9. #9 Ninnin
    90% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Horpan
    Windows

    "Fifty City," where ordinary people and ninjas live together. However, the city is in turmoil due to ruthless "hunter" gangs. Ninja girl "Ninnin" infiltrates a gang to save the city!!

    Why similar: Ninja 97.2%, Indie 2.8%

  10. #10 Salmon Ninja
    91% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2016
    Dev: Krax Games
    Windows

    Dash through levels at the speed of a tiny ninja with a grappling hook in this super fast-paced platformer.

    Why similar: Ninja 91%, Indie 9%

  11. #11 Clumsy
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SomeAydenPub: Ayden Dudley
    Windows

    Your earliest memory is a void. You wake up on the run, twenty years after being abducted. Now, armed only with a digital watch, you're forced to collect your father's sauce just to survive. In this surreal world, your biggest mistakes are your only path forward.

    Why similar: Ninja 77%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 10.6%

  12. #12 Onmyoudou - Arcade Edition
    89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: octokortex
    Windows

    Onmyoudou - Arcade Edition is an endless action RPG game.Try your best strategy to defeat the slimes. Use your powerfull attacks and random itens around the environment.Defeat a slime and receive a "Tamashi", the ghost souls. Reach as many "Tamashi" as possible.

    Why similar: Ninja 80.4%, RPG 13.6%, Indie 6%

  13. #13 NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 270 reviews2017
    Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    From developer Whirlpool comes a mini-sequel to NEKO-NIN exHeart featuring the sub-character, Nachi! Impressed by the protagonist's desire to become a better Master for his ninja, Nachi decides to train our hero. What happens when Nachi finds herself glued to our protagonist as well...?

    Why similar: Ninja 95.1%, Indie 4.9%

  14. #14 DORAIJIN
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Silver sword REQUIEM
    Windows

    "DORAIJIN" is a traditional 2D action game expressed by beautiful 2D graphics and animations. You become an angry thunder god "DORAIJIN" and defeat evil! And regain the beautiful world.

    Why similar: Ninja 86.8%, Indie 13.2%

  15. #15 Champoo Club
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: HV
    Windows

    a challenging action game with arena fighting, involving sword, missile and cute characters

    Why similar: Ninja 90.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Indie 3.8%

  16. #16 SUPER SHINOBI DEN
    83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: あっばあばばぁゲームズ
    Windows

    A unique ninja action game that's easy to clear but hard to master—featuring huge jumps inspired by The Legend of Kage and a combo-based scoring system where you spend points to unleash powerful skills.

    Why similar: Ninja 97.6%, Indie 2.4%

  17. #17 Escape Ninja
    84% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: MBA International
    Windows · Mac

    Japanese style maze game A simple action game where you aim for the goal while being chased by enemies! Use the map and hiding techniques to get to the goal!

    Why similar: Ninja 100%

  18. #18 Ninja Guy
    86% matchMostly Negative28% of 173 reviews2015
    Dev: Immunity Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    From a peaceful training village to a hell-like demon world, you become Ninja Guy, in his hilariously epic quest to prove himself to the Holy Cow Sensei and bring down an evil gargantuan Minotaur! Remember... Guns don't kill people, Ninja do!

    Why similar: Ninja 89.4%, Indie 10.6%

  19. #19 Manga Ninja 漫画忍者
    81% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
    Dev: 玄清侠
    Windows

    Manga Ninja is a unique platformer where you can’t jump directly. Instead, use ninja skills—throw shurikens to create mid-air grapple points and swing with your hook. Explore a stylish comic world full of thrilling challenges and Japanese-inspired stages.

    Why similar: Ninja 89.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 2.2%

  20. #20 CRYPTOFANTASY-甲賀の書-
    82% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: CRYPTOFANTASY
    Windows · Mac

    CRYPTOFANTASY -The Scrolls of Kouga" is a 2D Dot Royal Road JRPGA boy is reborn in another world after an incident!He wakes up in a world where "ninjas" are active.

    Why similar: Ninja 76.3%, RPG 23.7%

  21. #21 Choice of Zombies
    84% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2017
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fight for survival in a world overrun by zombies! Can you stay alive long enough to get your friends to a place of safety? Will you keep your humanity intact or become a bloodthirsty zombie hunter? And will you discover the secret behind the zombie virus?

    Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 21.8%

  22. #22 T-Rex Time Machine
    82% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Face the world's fiercest dinosaurs and make it back to the future in one piece! You're a physics student with a dream: travel back in time and document the world of dinosaurs. Can you survive the terrors of the Tyrannosaurus rex?

    Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 21.3%

  23. #23 Revenge Of Noxi
    79% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Megamini009
    Windows

    Play as the ultimate ninja badass Noxi using magic, sword and shurikens to fight off an army of monsters and save your loved one. Bring Noxi to the top floor of her ruined home over dangerous terrain with athletic jumps, flips, sprints and slides

    Why similar: Ninja 97.8%, Indie 2.2%

  24. #24 Ninja Striker!
    80% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Q-Cumber FactoryPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

    Fast-paced action that brings to mind retro classics, this brings you intense gameplay and combos within a cool Japanese setting!

    Why similar: Ninja 94.7%, Indie 5.3%

  25. #25 Angry Ninja
    78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Tornado Studio
    Windows

    Angry Ninja is a parkour where you advance in a 3D perspective on an epic level in an intriguing world divided into two.

    Why similar: Ninja 85.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 2.8%

  26. #26 Mad Dojo
    79% matchMixed67% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: phime studio LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Are you mad enough to prove your ninja skills in Mad Dojo? You’ll get a lot of headache and break a gamepad until you master insanely difficult obstacles, impress Sensei and earn his daughter’s sympathies! But we warn you - we don’t take wimpy players! Just do it!

    Why similar: Ninja 82%, Indie 18%

  27. #27 Ninja Issen (忍者一閃)
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2023
    Dev: ASTEROID-JPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

    Why similar: Ninja 95.3%, Adventure 2.6%, Indie 2.1%

  28. #28 Ganbaru
    77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: 2 Bit Determine
    Windows

    You hit a wall in your training. You heard a rumor of a Master living high in the mountains... Ganbaru is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a focus on precision and fluidity, with a strong japanese aesthetic and soundtrack.

    Why similar: Ninja 93.9%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 2.4%

  29. #29 Trials of the Thief-Taker
    78% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In London, 1729, before they had police, they had you: thief-takers, hunting criminals for cash! Fire a flintlock and sip gin in the age of powdered wigs. Will you grow rich catching smugglers and highwaymen, show mercy, or become a crime boss yourself?

    Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Adventure 27.4%, Indie 20.5%

  30. #30 10 Second Ninja
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 778 reviews2014
    Dev: Four Circle InteractivePub: Mastertronic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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.

    Why similar: Ninja 93.3%, Indie 6.7%

  31. #31 SHINOBI NON GRATA
    74% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio PICOPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

    Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.

    Why similar: Ninja 100%

  32. #32 Ninja Frogs
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Tarso CoelhoPub: 53.097.894 TARSO LUIZ LOPES COELHO
    Windows

    The frog village needs your help to fight against evil mutant alligators.

    Why similar: Ninja 100%

  33. #33 Time Voyeur
    76% match7 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Nanidou
    Windows

    Save hot babes from the emperor's claws. Be rewarded in a very delicious way. Remember...stay hard!

    Why similar: Ninja 92.8%, Indie 7.2%

  34. #34 Banana Ninja VS 100 Mann
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: MasterHanzi
    Windows

    A gorilla. One hundred men. And you're caught in the middle. No story, no talk. Just you, pure violence, and 100 Mann asking for trouble.

    Why similar: Ninja 93.7%, Adventure 6.3%

  35. #35 Tokyo Wizard
    75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Hosted Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Become a powerful wizard or witch in modern day Japan! Learn Shinto animal spirit magic, powerful battle spells, or choose the path of necromancy and command an undead army!

    Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 21.3%

  36. #36 Shinobi Warfare
    74% matchMixed61% of 371 reviews2022
    Dev: TechnoTal
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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!

    Why similar: Ninja 83.1%, RPG 16.9%

  37. #37 Ninja boy and Yo-kai
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: キャス
    Windows

    Throw kunai, stop time, and save the princess! Conquer a yokai castle in this fluid 2D Sengoku-era action game, mastering the kunai and the secret "Tokoyo Watari" technique.

    Why similar: Ninja 98.5%, Indie 1.5%

  38. #38 Super Shadow Break : Showdown! NINJA VS The Three KAIJUs
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Spiky ZonePub: PLiCy
    Windows

    Super Shadow Break: Showdown! NINJA VS The Three KAIJUs is a "block-breaking ninja action game" that combines block-breaking and 2D action game. Use your Ninjutsu and to face off against evil NINJAs and powerful KAIJUs!

    Why similar: Ninja 96.5%, Indie 3.5%

  39. #39 Nin Online
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,375 reviews2025
    Dev: Hitspark
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Fight and train with powerful Jutsu to rise through the ranks of your village in a ninja open-world MMORPG. Join over a hundred thousand players worldwide. Play now for free!

    Why similar: Ninja 87%, RPG 8.3%, Indie 2.7%, Adventure 2%

  40. #40 Mark of the Ninja
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,869 reviews
    Dev: Klei EntertainmentPub: Microsoft Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

    Why similar: Ninja 93.9%, Indie 3.9%, Adventure 2.1%

  41. #41 Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,752 reviews2018
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

    Why similar: Ninja 94.9%, Indie 4%, Adventure 1.1%

  42. #42 Demon Crush
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Reverting Castles
    Windows

    Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.

    Why similar: Ninja 97.8%, Indie 2.2%

  43. #43 Ninja Akio
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Uisco
    Windows

    Ninja Akio is a third person stealth game. Become a Ninja. Complete various missions, from assassinations to rescues. Before heading off on a mission you can select the gear you will take. Be as stealthy as possible to get a high ranking on each mission and unlock new gear.

    Why similar: Ninja 92.1%, Adventure 7.9%

  44. #44 Stronghold: A Hero's Fate
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2018
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your stronghold from invading monsters and lead your people to glory! Rule your territory, punish your enemies, and build a legacy.

    Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 21.8%

  45. #45 Choice of the Rock Star
    72% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rock your way to the top of the '80s charts in this interactive tale of music and mayhem! But beware, mischievous managers, fickle fans, and gossiping groupies stand between you and rock immortality.

    Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 21.3%

  46. #46 Destroy The Shogun
    70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Ria Wigley Games
    Windows

    Destroy the Shogun is an old school ninja inspired action platformer with a 16 bit art style, full boss battles and comic book styled cutscenes.

    Why similar: Ninja 97.3%, Indie 2.7%

  47. #47 Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 496 reviews2025
    Dev: Colossi Games
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Ninja 97.2%, Adventure 2.8%

  48. #48 Ninja Senki DX
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 106 reviews2016
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Kinuhime was killed by a ninja demon. Now, Hayate has become obsessed with revenge! But can revenge bring her back?

    Why similar: Ninja 90%, Indie 10%

  49. #49 Silverworld
    70% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In a world of trackless jungles, colossal beasts, and cruel pre-human civilizations, you must survive the past if you want to save the future! Face the savage inhabitants of Silverworld and build your own civilization—or plunder the past and return home unimaginably rich!

    Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 21.3%

  50. #50 NEKO-NIN exHeart SPIN! LOVE+PLUS
    66% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
    Windows

    Kikumaru and his ninja compatriots are back in this fan disc to NEKO-NIN exHeart SPIN! Enjoy a relaxing episode with each of the heroines of this series. Nin nin!

    Why similar: Ninja 91.7%, Adventure 8.3%

  51. #51 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
    71% matchMixed64% of 961 reviews2014
    Dev: Spark UnlimitedPub: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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?

    Why similar: Ninja 93.1%, Adventure 6.9%

  52. #52 DinoKnights
    69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Saddle up to defend the queen on dino-back! Fight duels and cast spells with a dinosaur at your side and sword in hand—the realm’s fate rests on you!

    Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Adventure 28.1%, Indie 21%

  53. #53 Ninjas Against the Machines
    68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Ome6a Games
    Windows

    The world is depending on you, Ninja! Powerful machines have traveled through time to destroy all of humanity! Equipped with your bo staff, your javelin, and your wits, you must take the machines head on, utilizing any and all futuristic technology you can find along the way.

    Why similar: Ninja 100%

  54. #54 Berzerk Flashback
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 137 reviews2021
    Dev: Berzerk Studio
    Windows

    Three dudes in their twenties, they shared a goal, they shared a dream, ♫ To make Flash gaaames ♫ RIP Flash 1996-2020

    Why similar: Ninja 84.9%, RPG 7.9%, Adventure 4.1%, Indie 3.1%

  55. #55 Save the Ninja Clan
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 112 reviews2017
    Dev: WillzPub: Sometimes You
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Save the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching.

    Why similar: Ninja 81.3%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 7.9%

  56. #56 Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth
    67% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: Choice of Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Chosen by the gods, you must battle savage monsters, corrupt priests, and mad philosophers to save reality from the dark god of destruction!

    Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 21.8%

  57. #57 Upside-Down Dimensions
    68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: Hydra Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Upside-Down Dimensions is a highly visual game that combines action, hack n slash, RPG, stealth, platform and puzzles to create a unique and amazing gameplay experience. Play as two characters separated into different dimensions. Flip between these worlds to stop the nefarious Dark Shogun.

    Why similar: Ninja 58.8%, RPG 20.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.9%

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