Games Like Mark of the Ninja

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 76.3%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 3.8%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant 2D stealth game that focuses on hacking and tactical infiltration to solve puzzles.

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 52.4%, Ninja 40.6% ★, Assassins 3.6% ★, Indie 1.1%, Action 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep tactical stealth gameplay with a Japanese setting and a focus on coordinating unique ninja abilities.

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 45.1%, Ninja 42% ★, Assassins 7.5% ★, Action 2.1%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D stealth game that captures the essence of being a shadow-manipulating ninja assassin.

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 50.5% ★, Platformer 29.6%, Action 7%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, high-stakes 2D action with a strong ninja aesthetic and precision-based combat.

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 turn-based tactical game that perfectly captures the tension of high-stakes corporate infiltration.

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 79.6%, Assassins 11.9% ★, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Atmospheric 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides unparalleled freedom in stealth and combat, allowing for creative, non-lethal, or lethal playstyles.

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 61.5%, Platformer 23.1%, Indie 5%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 2.2%

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

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 87.3%, Assassins 7.3% ★, Singleplayer 1.8%, Action 1.2%, Indie 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features masterfully designed tactical stealth missions that require careful planning and character coordination.

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 46.7% ★, Stealth 31.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 3%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique turn-based 2D action game where you plan your ninja strikes to take down enemies efficiently.

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 5.9%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure stealth-puzzle game that emphasizes avoiding detection through clever gadget use and pathfinding.

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 70.1%, Platformer 20.7%, Indie 3.3%, Action 2.6%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D stealth-platformer that tests your reflexes and ability to stay out of the light.

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 54.7%, Action 11.1%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 8.2%, Side Scroller 7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action game with fluid combat and exploration that fans of side-scrollers will appreciate.

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 20.3%, 2D 4.8%, Side Scroller 3%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D ninja action platformer with fluid movement and challenging combat encounters.

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 49% ★, Stealth 38.3%, Assassins 8.9% ★, Action 2.5%, Dark 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with improved stealth mechanics and co-op support for ninja missions.

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 82.7%, Indie 5.2%, Action 5.2%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical infiltration game where you use gadgets to sneak onto spaceships and complete objectives your way.

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 74.7%, Assassins 16.6% ★, 2D 2.6%, Action 2.4%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical stealth game that rewards patience and precise execution over brute force.

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 6.7%, 2D 5.2%, Platformer 4.3%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D tactical game where stealth and planning are essential to defeating supernatural enemies.

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

Why similar: Action 32.3%, Indie 32%, Singleplayer 14.3%, Adventure 9.1%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action game with a focus on movement and distinct, stylish combat encounters.

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 68.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 5.6%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle platformer that requires clever use of character abilities to navigate environments.

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 85.5%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 3.2%, Action 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stealth-based exploration and infiltration in a beautifully realized fantasy world.

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 66.5% ★, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 5.5%, 2D 4.4%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic ninja action games that emphasizes tight controls and challenging level design.

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 57% ★, Stealth 30.7%, Platformer 5.4%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted adventure game that incorporates stealth and ninja-themed abilities in a charming world.

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 66%, Action 9.9%, 2D 8.3%, Indie 8.1%, Side Scroller 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid 2D platforming and combat that feels as responsive and polished as Mark of the Ninja.

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

Why similar: Indie 39.2%, Action 19.8%, Singleplayer 15.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish tactical action game that allows for deep customization and strategic combat planning.

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 6%, Indie 5.1%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-based puzzle game where you must avoid detection while cleaning up crime scenes.

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 74.1%, Indie 12.1%, 2D 3.8%, Puzzle 3.5%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that rewards exploration and lateral thinking within a 2D-to-3D perspective shift.

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 40.7%, Ninja 38.1% ★, Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 3.4%, 2D 2.5%

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 28.3%, Singleplayer 18.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Strategy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic game that requires careful resource management and high-pressure decision-making.

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%, Assassins 9.1% ★, Indie 4.5%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric stealth game featuring parkour mechanics and deep infiltration gameplay.

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 54.3% ★, Platformer 19.8%, Assassins 9.8% ★, Side Scroller 5.1%, Action 3.5%

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 34.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Action 17.8%, 2D 12.7%, Indie 9.2%

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

Why similar: Platformer 57%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6.8%, 2D 5%

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 48.9% ★, Stealth 42.1%, 2D 2.6%, Indie 2.4%, Action 1.7%

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

Why similar: Ninja 46.2% ★, Stealth 25.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 4.6%, Action 3.4%

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 61.3%, Indie 22.7%, Puzzle 6.3%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 3%

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 44.5%, Ninja 24.4% ★, Platformer 18.4%, Action 3.4%, Indie 3.1%

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 67%, Action 13%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 4.7%, 2D 3.2%

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 59.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Assassins 10.6% ★, 2D 4.8%, Action 4.6%

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 53.1%, Indie 11.5%, 2D 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Puzzle 5.8%

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 19.3%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.9%

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: Ninja 46% ★, Stealth 45.4%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 2.3%, Action 1.6%

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

Why similar: Ninja 48.8% ★, Stealth 40.9%, 2D 3.1%, Indie 2.4%, Action 1.9%

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 50.9% ★, Stealth 28.1%, Assassins 13.3% ★, Action 3.3%, Indie 2.2%

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 43.7% ★, Platformer 27.4%, 2D 6%, Indie 5.6%, Action 5.2%

Here we go again.

Why similar: Ninja 49.6% ★, Stealth 40.6%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 2.7%, Action 1.8%

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 54.6% ★, Platformer 20.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.3%

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 34.9%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Action 14.5%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 9.7%

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 42.8%, Ninja 39.7% ★, Assassins 8.7% ★, Action 3%, Adventure 1.5%

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 64% ★, Platformer 20.4%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 4.5%

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

Why similar: Platformer 45.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D 9.7%, Action 8.5%, Indie 8.3%

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 50.4% ★, Platformer 28.3%, Action 7.3%, Indie 5.8%, Side Scroller 3.8%

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Stealth 75.9%, Assassins 13.4% ★, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Adventure 2.1%

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

Why similar: Ninja 45.7% ★, Stealth 31.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Side Scroller 4.4%, Action 2.4%

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 60.9% ★, Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 8.3%, 2D 3.9%, Action 3.7%

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 79.2%, Assassins 11.2% ★, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Adventure 1.8%

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 78.2%, Assassins 9.3% ★, Action 5.7%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Stealth 87%, Indie 5.4%, Action 3.7%, 2D 1.8%, Adventure 1%

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 63.1%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 13.1%, Story Rich 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%

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

Why similar: Platformer 53.2%, Indie 10.7%, 2D 9.2%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Atmospheric 4%

He's back!

Why similar: Ninja 48.4% ★, Stealth 42.2%, 2D 2.7%, Indie 2.4%, Action 1.8%