Free Ninja Games on Steam
Steam currently has 923 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 3/20/2026.
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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 654,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 574,110 positive reviews and 80,851 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 9,397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,996 positive reviews and 1,401 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. Taimanin Squad
Lead your squad of captivating girls in this Strategic RPG!
Taimanin Squad has achieved a Player Score of 39, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260 positive reviews and 430 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 3/5/2026 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Gremory Games inc. |
| Steam App Id | 4195470 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,797 positive reviews and 5,117 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,940 positive reviews and 3,252 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 |
6. 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 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 719 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadow Fight Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Developer | Nekki Limited |
| Publisher | Nekki Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1446890 |
7. 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 58, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208 positive reviews and 141 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).
8. Nin Online
Fight and train with powerful Jutsu to rise through the ranks of your village in a ninja open-world MMORPG. Join over a hundred thousand players worldwide. Play now for free!
Nin Online has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,052 positive reviews and 314 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,319 positive reviews and 373 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 3,159 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 |
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| 53,151 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,975 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,267 | 3/5/2026 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,035 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 929 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 424 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 6/14/2022 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 6/12/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/16/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/14/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 6/10/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/23/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/3/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/19/2026 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/20/2019 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Taimanin Squad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Shinobi Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Nin Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.