Single-player games like Ninja Noboken
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja Noboken, 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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KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
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Echo Wisp
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.
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OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
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HunterX: code name T
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
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SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Play as the New kid in South Park and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life - a snow day!
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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
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.
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Bionic Commando: Rearmed
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Noboken.
Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.
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Dragon's Lair
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Ninja Noboken.
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
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YRek Lost In Portals
Single-player alternative to Ninja Noboken — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja Noboken.
An Action-Adventure First Person Shooter, with big boss fights encounter and dungeon exploration. Fps inspired by the old Fps of the 1990s, Getting ammo, weapons, and health to survive the Adventure against enemy foes is the game about.