Games Like Mark of the Ninja

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: Stealth 41.1%, Ninja 37.8% ★, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 3.3%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive version of the game, featuring updated visuals and all original content.

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Stealth 76.5%, Platformer 10%, 2D 4%, Indie 3.8%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant 2D stealth-puzzle game where you use gadgets to manipulate security systems and outwit guards.

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.

Why similar: Stealth 53.1%, Ninja 40.3% ★, Assassin 3.1% ★, Indie 1.1%, Action 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical masterpiece that perfectly captures the ninja theme through real-time squad-based stealth.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Stealth 45.9%, Ninja 41.7% ★, Assassin 7% ★, Action 2.1%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person stealth game where you control shadows to teleport and assassinate targets, mirroring the core mechanics of the seed game.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Ninja 50.6% ★, Platformer 29.3%, Action 6.9%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish 2D action game that demands the same precision and planning as a high-stakes ninja infiltration.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 46.2% ★, Stealth 31.9%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D 3%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 2D action platformer that emphasizes stealth and calculated strikes against superior numbers.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Stealth 72.9%, Side Scroller 6.6%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 4.3%, Platformer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D stealth-action game where you must use tactical planning and environmental awareness to eliminate supernatural threats.

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Stealth 62%, Platformer 22.6%, Indie 5.1%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the puzzle-platforming and light-avoidance mechanics that made the stealth sections of the seed game so compelling.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Stealth 97.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Strategy 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes turn-based tactical game that prioritizes stealth, hacking, and avoiding detection over direct combat.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 48.8% ★, Stealth 39%, Assassin 8.4% ★, Action 2.5%, Dark 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original game's stealth mechanics with improved movement and co-op options.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Stealth 87.9%, Assassin 6.7% ★, Singleplayer 1.8%, Action 1.1%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Shadow Tactics, this game offers the ultimate tactical stealth experience in a western setting.

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 71.9% ★, Platformer 19.1%, Action 4.9%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer that leans into the ninja fantasy with fluid movement and lethal combat.

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Why similar: Stealth 75.7%, Assassin 15.5% ★, 2D 2.7%, Action 2.3%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical stealth game that emphasizes light, sound, and careful planning to take down enemies.

Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

Why similar: Stealth 45%, Ninja 24.1% ★, Platformer 18%, Action 3.3%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on stealth and timing to navigate past complex security systems.

Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.

Why similar: Stealth 82.6%, Indie 5.3%, Action 5.1%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical stealth game that gives you a wide array of gadgets to infiltrate spaceships and complete objectives in your own way.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 64.5% ★, Platformer 20.1%, 2D 5%, Indie 3%, Side Scroller 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D platformer that evolves from a linear ninja action game into a sprawling metroidvania.

Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich.

Why similar: Stealth 82.5%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure stealth-puzzle game that strips away combat to focus entirely on line-of-sight and environmental manipulation.

Evade the guards and the defences to escape the evil facility on this click and play stealth game, there will be difficult on your path, young padawan!

Why similar: Ninja 48.6% ★, Stealth 42.3%, 2D 2.7%, Indie 2.4%, Action 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward stealth game that challenges players to navigate levels without being seen by guards.

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Why similar: Ninja 45.8% ★, Stealth 26%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 4.6%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer with a heavy emphasis on stealth and ninja-themed combat mechanics.

Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!

Why similar: Stealth 82.5%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game where you must avoid detection while cleaning up crime scenes, requiring careful observation of enemy patterns.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Ninja 66.2% ★, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 5.4%, 2D 4.6%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 2D ninja action game that captures the aesthetic and intensity of traditional ninja platformers.

Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion.

Why similar: Stealth 78.5%, Assassin 8.5% ★, Indie 4.6%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that features deep stealth, parkour, and infiltration mechanics in a unique open world.

Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.

Why similar: Ninja 54.5% ★, Platformer 19.7%, Assassin 9.3% ★, Side Scroller 5.1%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that tests your ability to navigate dangerous environments as a ninja.

Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

Why similar: Ninja 53% ★, Stealth 30%, Assassin 8.9% ★, Action 3.5%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated ninja-themed action game that focuses on the combat and platforming aspects of the genre.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 80.4%, Assassin 11.1% ★, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Atmospheric 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for immersive sim stealth, offering a sandbox approach to assassinations similar to the seed game's philosophy.

Ninja Stealth 2 is the sequel of Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution, now as a RPG with more puzzles than sensors.

Why similar: Ninja 48.2% ★, Stealth 41.3%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 2.5%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sequel that refines the stealth and strategy elements of the first game.

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Stealth 85.4%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 3.3%, Action 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming stealth-exploration game where you play as a mouse navigating a dangerous world by staying hidden.

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Platformer 65.4%, Action 9.9%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 8.5%, Side Scroller 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 2D platformer that shares the fluid movement and combat-heavy exploration found in many ninja-themed titles.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Platformer 52.3%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 9.5%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While not a ninja game, its atmospheric 2D platforming and focus on avoiding lethal traps share a similar tension to the seed game.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 54.1%, Action 11%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 8.5%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 67.7%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 5.6%, 2D 3.6%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Indie 32.6%, Action 31.4%, Singleplayer 14.7%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 4.9%

Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life.

Why similar: Stealth 70.5%, Platformer 20.2%, Indie 3.4%, Action 2.5%, 2D 1.8%

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 56.6% ★, Stealth 31.2%, Platformer 5.4%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 2.2%

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 17.5%, 2D 13.3%, Indie 9.5%

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Platformer 56.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 7.7%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 5.1%

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 66.5%, Action 12.9%, Indie 7%, Adventure 4.7%, 2D 3.3%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Indie 39.7%, Action 19.2%, Singleplayer 15.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Adventure 7.2%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 73.3%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 3.9%, Puzzle 3.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

A beautiful puzzle game for the whole family!Eets Munchies is a reimagining of the award-winning puzzle game by Klei Entertainment. Featuring gorgeous animation and ridiculous creatures, players help an adorable hungry creature devour cake in increasingly devious puzzles.

Why similar: Platformer 60.3%, Indie 23.4%, Puzzle 6.3%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Why similar: Indie 37.6%, 2D 28.6%, Singleplayer 18.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Strategy 4.2%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Stealth 60%, Platformer 14.4%, Assassin 10% ★, 2D 5%, Action 4.5%

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Platformer 52.2%, Indie 11.9%, 2D 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Puzzle 5.8%

Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!

Why similar: Platformer 56.8%, 2D 15.3%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.6%

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Ninja 43.5% ★, Platformer 27.1%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 5.8%, Action 5.2%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Platformer 34%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 14.4%, 2D 12.9%, Indie 10.1%

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?

Why similar: Stealth 45.8%, Ninja 45.4% ★, 2D 2.5%, Indie 2.3%, Action 1.6%

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Stealth 84.3%, Assassin 8.7% ★, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Adventure 0.4%

Here we go again.

Why similar: Ninja 48.9% ★, Stealth 41%, 2D 3%, Indie 2.8%, Action 1.8%

Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

Why similar: Stealth 43.5%, Ninja 39.5% ★, Assassin 8.1% ★, Action 3%, Adventure 1.5%

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Platformer 44.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D 10.1%, Indie 8.6%, Action 8.5%

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 63.9% ★, Platformer 20.2%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 4.6%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Ninja 54.5% ★, Platformer 20.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D 5%, Action 3.2%

10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard.

Why similar: Ninja 49.4% ★, Platformer 28.3%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.3%, Side Scroller 4%

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

Why similar: Stealth 78.9%, Assassin 8.7% ★, Action 5.6%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 61% ★, Platformer 17.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%, 2D 4%, Action 3.7%

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Platformer 73.3%, Indie 7.5%, Side Scroller 5.9%, 2D 5.6%, Action 4.5%

Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Ninja 45.3% ★, Stealth 31.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 4.3%, 2D 2.5%

You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Action 47.1%, Indie 23.6%, Singleplayer 12.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Strategy 3.8%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Action 62.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 13.6%, Story Rich 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%