Free Ninja Games on Steam
Steam currently has 819 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 8/7/2025.
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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 626,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 548,189 positive reviews and 78,608 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 8,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,379 positive reviews and 1,285 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 38,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,577 positive reviews and 4,278 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 18,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,589 positive reviews and 3,169 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. Tricking 0
Tricking 0 is a physics-based flipping game that lets you perform tricking combos, parkour lines, and cliff jumps with full control. With an intuitive Flick-It system, seamless transitions, and active ragdoll physics, it delivers the thrill of extreme movement sports, but without risking your neck
Tricking 0 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 590 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/31/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1925560 |
6. 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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,160 positive reviews and 339 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 |
7. Nin Online
Fight and train to become the strongest Ninja in a large Open World MMORPG. Nin Online combines deep roleplaying systems with intense real-time combat. Warning: This is a very hardcore RPG!
Nin Online has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 349 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
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 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 90 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. 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 40, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 219 positive reviews and 345 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 |
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 10,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,929 positive reviews and 3,135 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 |
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| Publisher | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 311730 |
More Free Ninja Games
Explore even more rankings for the 85 best free Ninja games available on Steam.
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| 38,634 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,791 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,431 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 760 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 3/31/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 6/12/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 6/14/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 1/8/2024 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 8/16/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/23/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/15/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/3/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/10/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/18/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/27/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Tricking 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Nin Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Shinobi Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.