Free Ninja Games on Steam
Steam currently has 859 Ninja games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Ninja game rankings were last updated on 11/2/2025.
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1. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe holds the #1 spot for "best free Ninja game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 635,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 554,971 positive reviews and 80,119 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
2. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,575 positive reviews and 1,333 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
3. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,790 positive reviews and 4,571 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
4. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,710 positive reviews and 3,194 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/6/2020 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Infini-Brain inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1335200 |
5. Shadow Fight Arena
Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!
Shadow Fight Arena has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Developer | Nekki Limited |
| Publisher | Nekki Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1446890 |
6. Nin Online
Fight and train with powerful Jutsu to rise through the ranks of your hidden village in a ninja open-world MMORPG. Nin Online combines roleplaying systems with intense real-time combat. Warning: This is a very hardcore RPG!
Nin Online has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 758 positive reviews and 191 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nin Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Ninja Kiwi Archive
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.
Ninja Kiwi Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,234 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ninja Kiwi Archive on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1275350 |
8. Shinobi Warfare
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!
Shinobi Warfare has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shinobi Warfare on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,002 positive reviews and 3,141 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/30/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 311730 |
10. Ninja Rift
Ninja Rift: Unleash Your Inner Warrior
Ninja Rift has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ninja Rift on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/16/2024 |
| Developer | Stax Studio |
| Publisher | Stax Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3095380 |
More Free Ninja Games
Explore even more rankings for the 85 best free Ninja games available on Steam.
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| 46,603 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,643 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,163 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 854 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 330 | 10/29/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 6/12/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 6/14/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/16/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 1/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/15/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/28/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/10/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/29/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/5/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/19/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Nin Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Shinobi Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Ninja Rift on Steam. Steam Store.