Free Ninja Games on Steam
Steam currently has 916 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 2/21/2026.
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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 652,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 572,015 positive reviews and 80,798 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 9,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,962 positive reviews and 1,390 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 43,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,412 positive reviews and 5,009 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 19,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,913 positive reviews and 3,246 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 57, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 943 positive reviews and 679 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,025 positive reviews and 313 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 5,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,301 positive reviews and 370 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 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203 positive reviews and 134 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 10,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,120 positive reviews and 3,157 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. ASTRAL TALE-星界神話
"ASTRAL TALE"- Myth of the Stars," a classic Japanese MMORPG, is now officially operating worldwide. A brand-new profession has been introduced, allowing players to embark on a unique journey across the stars together!
ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222 positive reviews and 347 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/8/2024 |
| Developer | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2591210 |
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| 60,911 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,374 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,009 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 554 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 372 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 223 | 6/12/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 6/14/2022 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 1/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/16/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 6/10/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/14/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/23/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/5/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/20/2019 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/18/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). Nin Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Shinobi Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on Steam. Steam Store.