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Games like Ninja Village

If Ninja Village is your kind of game, the closest matches are Venture Towns, Beastie Bay DX and High Sea Saga DX — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and lighthearted. 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 Ninja Village: Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!

2022StrategyIndieSimulationRPGCasual3.41 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
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Players who liked Ninja Village also play

Steam players who put hours into Ninja Village 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. Venture Towns

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Make your own metropolitan utopia! Stores, mansions, towers--anything goes!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Beastie Bay DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a lighthearted mood with Ninja Village.

    Second-strongest match for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Develop a deserted island and collect rare monsters!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation5.12 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. High Sea Saga DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Ninja Village.

    Third-strongest match for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Forest Camp Story

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Create and customize your own campground in this charming pixel art sim game.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Oh! Edo Towns

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Plunge into the past for a rousing romp through Edo period Japan!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Scarecropia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Here is Scarecropia! Lead at most 400 people to build a settlement. Arm your village to fight against the Goblin army, or invest limited resources in yourself to become unparalleled! Take every cost to survive!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Rising Army

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a lighthearted mood with Ninja Village.

    Ranked #7 for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    Rising Army is a strategy auto-battler game where you can train and equip every single troop, upgrade your camp, and recruit new warriors. Experience a campaign in an open world and take on epic battles.

    2026StrategySimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kingdom Of Force

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ninja Village fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    KOF is a magic background real-time strategy game, which is based on the method of dispatching troops to occupy the city, and combines the elements of resource collection, construction, upgrading, tower defense and so on.

    2020StrategySimulationRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Ninja Village

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Romance of the Three Kingdoms

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.

    2016Strategy6.49 USDSteam ↗
  2. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.

    2016Strategy6.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Ninja Village.

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

    2010StrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Total War: SHOGUN 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Ninja Village.

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

    2011Strategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Ninja Village.

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

    2013Strategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Total War: WARHAMMER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Ninja Village.

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

    2016ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Total War: WARHAMMER II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Ninja Village.

    Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

    2017ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Zeus Begins

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ninja Village cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Ninja Village.

    Help the young Zeus to come back to Olympus and defeat Cronus. Cronus ate all of his sons but Zeus escaped with the help of his mother,he trained so hard in combat to defeat all the enemies that Cronus send to him. Fight with mythologic creatures and titans across Grece in a beat´em up game!

    2019ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ninja Village at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ninja Village.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ninja Village.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ninja Village.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ninja Village.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ninja Village.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Ninja Village on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Ninja Village.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ninja Village.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ninja Village.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ninja Village.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Other recommendable Steam games by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Game Dev Story

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dungeon Village

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.23 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Village 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Ninja Village.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. High Sea Saga DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Ninja Village.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Dream Town Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a lighthearted mood with Ninja Village.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Ninja Village.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Simulation with Ninja Village.

    A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon

    2024Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Sushi Spinnery

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Revolutionize the revolving sushi bar in this fresh new sim!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Jumbo Airport Story

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Ninja Village. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Venture Towns

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Make your own metropolitan utopia! Stores, mansions, towers--anything goes!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Beastie Bay DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a lighthearted mood with Ninja Village.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Develop a deserted island and collect rare monsters!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation5.12 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. High Sea Saga DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Ninja Village.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Forest Camp Story

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Create and customize your own campground in this charming pixel art sim game.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Oh! Edo Towns

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ninja Village.

    Plunge into the past for a rousing romp through Edo period Japan!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ninja Village

Is Ninja Village verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ninja Village is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Ninja Village cost?
Ninja Village is listed on Steam at 3.41 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ninja Village?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ninja Village are Venture Towns, Beastie Bay DX, High Sea Saga DX.
Who developed Ninja Village?
Ninja Village was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

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 Ninja Village.

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