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Games like Negative: The Way of Shinobi

If Negative: The Way of Shinobi is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ruin, Cinderfall and ITORAH — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Negative: The Way of Shinobi: 2D action platformer game with ninjas. Stylized graphics and a narrative-driven story will emphasize the gameplay. For those who see themselves as hard core players. This game will make you fail... a lot. Will you accept the challenge?

2021ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDWindowsby Art Games Studio S.A.
Negative: The Way of Shinobi — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Negative: The Way of Shinobi also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Ruin

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Escape the levels of Ruin in this 2D platformer with tight controls where you traverse dangerous traps and difficult obstacles.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Cinderfall

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    A guttering ember adrift in hungry dark, your lantern is your hourglass. Burn through 100 haunted levels, dashing to hold the shadows back. When your light dies, the dark closes its hands. A precision horror platformer about the race between fire and night.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. ITORAH

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Neon White

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Smelter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    You are Eve, fresh out of Eden and armed with a living suit of armor, Smelter. Explore a dangerous new world, battle its bizarre denizens and expand your empire in a desperate journey to find Adam.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. 1 Screen Platformer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. Trash Quest

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Negative: The Way of Shinobi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Negative: The Way of Shinobi at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Negative: The Way of Shinobi on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Art Games Studio S.A.

Other recommendable Steam games by Art Games Studio S.A., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Alchemist Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Become the mystical alchemist, choose your contracts wisely as they will shape the world around you, discover the long forgotten magical recipes, upgrade your lab and become the most powerful alchemist of all times.

    2020IndieSimulationCasual12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. WW2: Bunker Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Action with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.

    2022ActionSimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Climber: Sky is the Limit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Action with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Climber: Sky is the Limit is a mountain walking simulator game where you become a winter climber. To succeed you need to plan the trip, prepare appropriate equipment, face extreme weather conditions and survive. Only the sky is the limit!

    2022ActionSportsSimulation21.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. SPYHACK: Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    SpyHack is a tactical action game where you play as male or female ATD Agent stealthily sneaking past guards or dispatching them with various weapons. Walk your way through the levels, hack various devices and terminals to reveal rooms. Get rid of guards and take control over hacked contraptions.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Worst Day Ever

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Action and Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Shoot dozens of clever weapons, avoid hundreds of enemy shells and explore the mysterious corners of a corporation dominated by demonic powers in this arcade Bullet Hell shooter. Will you manage to break through multiple levels of the dark office building and regain your freedom? Find out now!

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  6. Pooplers

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Indie with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Pooplers is a multiplayer game where up to four players take control over babies. Toddlers do not belong to the calm ones, as soon as nobody watches them, they crawl around the house, pooping. A humorous game, however, has a number of elements that diversify the gameplay.

    2020IndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Chef's Tail

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Indie and Adventure with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Play as the "Cat Chef" in the spooky but cute underworld. Earn your coin by tending the trees, fishing and creating incredible dishes, or just sleep for 16 hours a day on a comfy pillow. The choice is yours.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Climber: Sky is the Limit - Free Trial

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Art Games Studio S.A., the studio behind Negative: The Way of Shinobi. Shares Action with Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

    Climber: Sky is the Limit is a unique survival and simulation game where you become winter climber. To succeed you need to plan the trip, prepare appropriate equipment, face extreme weather conditions and survive. Only the sky is the limit!

    2022ActionSportsSimulationFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Negative: The Way of Shinobi

How much does Negative: The Way of Shinobi cost?
Negative: The Way of Shinobi is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Negative: The Way of Shinobi?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Negative: The Way of Shinobi are Ruin, Cinderfall, ITORAH.
Who developed Negative: The Way of Shinobi?
Negative: The Way of Shinobi was developed by Art Games Studio S.A..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Negative: The Way of Shinobi.

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