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Single-player games like Ninja Ken

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja Ken, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Hidden Water — Steam game cover

    Hidden Water

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Find the objects that are hidden on the map.

    2021ActionIndieCasual199.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Second Samurai — Steam game cover

    Second Samurai

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Ken.

    Experience the ultimate in martial arts mayhem as the Samurai confronts the Demon King in an all action adventure that's full of Eastern promise. Combining beat'em up combat with platform puzzling and awesomely evil level bosses, Second Samurai is a monster of a game!

    2022ActionAdventure10.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dueledged — Steam game cover

    Dueledged

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Enter the world of Dueledged for action packed couch party styled fun. Even one slice from your enemy's sword could spell defeat, so stay light on your feet while running, dashing, and leaping around 10 beautiful locations. Strike at your foes decisively and be the last one standing.

    2022ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle — Steam game cover

    Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Ninja Ken.

    Blackbeard is a brave man who fight for honer no matter what the cost. Help him on his adventure to stand against evil. If you love classic platform games or jungle adventure games, or would you like to return to your childhood memory? Our game Blackbeard the Cursed Jungle is the best choice for you.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hidden Caves — Steam game cover

    Hidden Caves

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Find the caves elements that are hidden on the map.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure199.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    the Shadow of Swallow — Steam game cover

    the Shadow of Swallow

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    "the Shadow of Swallow" is a stylish Chinese side-scrolling action game. Featuring beautiful 3D environments and fluid, acrobatic combat, players take on the role of a deadly female assassin. Experience thrilling stealth action through episodic missions.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soul of the Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Soul of the Dungeon

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Ninja Ken.

    A wave-based rogue-lite action game! Enter the dark dungeon, fight hordes of enemies, collect gold, upgrade your skills, and survive. Every wave is harder, every battle makes you stronger.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boots Versus Plants — Steam game cover

    Boots Versus Plants

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    In the platformer from the creators of RRRR fights with mutant plants on the way to find a solution to the dark past. Overcome many thoughtful challenges and puzzles.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse — Steam game cover

    Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Ninja Ken.

    Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Red Fox and the Four Seasons — Steam game cover

    Red Fox and the Four Seasons

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Embark on an enchanting adventure as Fox, exploring vibrant worlds of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Jump, double jump, and overcome challenging obstacles in this captivating 2D platformer with stunning graphics. Skillfully navigate with just two buttons and uncover the secrets that lie within.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait — Steam game cover

    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait - Experience the crisp, clear, and easy to read cards, simple and quick animations, and nice sounds, you can play with portrait views. You can move cards with a single tap or drag them to their destination.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puzzle: Underwater World — Steam game cover

    Puzzle: Underwater World

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Puzzle: Underwater World is a classical puzzle game invented in 1878, it’s still popular today. The sliding puzzle that consists of a frame of numbered square tiles in random order with one tile missing. The object of the puzzle is to place the tiles in order by making sliding moves that use the empty space.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rainbow Duck — Steam game cover

    Rainbow Duck

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Turn the Duck upside down and defying the laws of gravity. Rainbow Duck is an addictive game that requires focus, concentration and precise timing. The intuitive one-tap controls allow you to discover the ideal path through all the challenging mazes.

    2019ActionSportsIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland — Steam game cover

    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland - The new match 3 game is here, with brilliant jewels in over 600 dazzling puzzles! A magical journey filled with waves of excitement and brilliant visuals! Swap jewels to clear the way, and match pieces to crush each challenge that lies ahead.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Klondike Solitaire Kings — Steam game cover

    Klondike Solitaire Kings

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Famous Card game also known as Klondike. We kept the game true to the spirit of the classic Solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) Klondike Solitaire Kings features a beautiful custom designed card set in high resolution with 300+ levels, playing Patience on your desktop never looked this good!

    2017SportsStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mahjong Challenge — Steam game cover

    Mahjong Challenge

    Single-player alternative to Ninja Ken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Ken.

    Mahjong Challenge is the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive gameplay. The goal of this game is to match open pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board. The game is finished when all pairs of tiles have been removed from the board.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →