Free Ninja Games on Steam
Steam currently has 790 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 5/27/2025.
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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 618,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 541,439 positive reviews and 77,257 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 8,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,249 positive reviews and 1,258 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 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,268 positive reviews and 3,960 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 18,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,484 positive reviews and 3,138 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,098 positive reviews and 331 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 |
6. 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 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 69 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217 positive reviews and 341 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,881 positive reviews and 3,124 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 |
9. Ninja Rift
Ninja Rift: Unleash Your Inner Warrior
Ninja Rift has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77 positive reviews and 41 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 |
10. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo
Get a taste of the single-player and multiplayer action of Monster Hunter Rise and its massive expansion Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak in this demo. Experience new Sunbreak features as you taken on Great Izuchi, Tetranadon, Astalos and Malzeno!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ninja games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 957 positive reviews and 223 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1836450 |
More Free Ninja Games
Explore even more rankings for the 81 best free Ninja games available on Steam.
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| 33,652 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,467 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,689 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 924 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 6/14/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 1/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 8/16/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 6/14/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 3/31/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/22/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/23/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/18/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/15/2016 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/27/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/5/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Shinobi Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Ninja Rift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo on Steam. Steam Store.