Best Ninja Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 750 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 2/10/2025.

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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.

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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 15,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,354 positive reviews and 475 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.

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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 36,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,405 positive reviews and 1,452 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.

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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 6,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,785 positive reviews and 231 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!

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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 4,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,309 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
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.

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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 13,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,785 positive reviews and 767 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!

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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 665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 650 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.

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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 62,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,443 positive reviews and 5,216 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.

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.

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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 26,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,980 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.

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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 4,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,034 positive reviews and 286 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.

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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 3,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,933 positive reviews and 200 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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