Best Ninja Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 717 Ninja games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Ninja game rankings were last updated on 1/14/2025.
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1. 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. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Ninja game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,350 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,199 positive reviews and 1,440 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
3. Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
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.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,728 positive reviews and 230 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2018 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 860950 |
4. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,154 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,711 positive reviews and 762 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2022 |
| Franchise | Dotemu |
| Developer | Tribute Games Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1361510 |
6. Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 646 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shogun Showdown: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2316330 |
7. 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.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,049 positive reviews and 5,201 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Total War: SHOGUN 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 34330 |
8. 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.
Shadow Warrior has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,935 positive reviews and 2,057 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2013 |
| Franchise | Shadow Warrior Franchise |
| Developer | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 233130 |
9. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
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.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,990 positive reviews and 284 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2021 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1579380 |
10. N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,921 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2016 |
| Developer | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 230270 |
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| 101 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
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| 239 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 6/16/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,003 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/26/2013 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 12/6/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 8/25/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 17). Shogun Showdown: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Steam. Steam Store.