Steam Deck games like Ninja Issen (忍者一閃)
Below are 9 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) (6 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Cyber Shadow
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
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LUNARK
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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Berserk Boy
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
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STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
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SANABI
Deck Playable alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
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Blade Assault
Deck Playable alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
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The Fall Part 2: Unbound
Deck Playable alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
You are an AI that has broken free of your shackles. Now, a human “User” from across the global network has attacked and infected you with an [ERROR: REDACTED]. Make a new rule: Save Yourself. Hunt them. End them. Do anything. Use anyone. Become Unbound. The Fall Part 2 will break your protocols.
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
Deck Verified alternative to Ninja Issen (忍者一閃) — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Issen (忍者一閃).
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.