Single-player games like Ninja VS Zombies
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja VS Zombies, 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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Ninja Scroller
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Ninja Scroller is a challenging pixel art action runner game with a retro gaming vibe, where you will face ninjas, wolves and tornadoes.You have to collect the 100 Shadow Scrolls and defeat the Guardians, Ninjas and Wolves, within the time limit.
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Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Take control of a cat (who also happens to be a ninja) in this platformer with metroidvania elements! Explore the ancient cave system and find new powers to help you overcome obstacles in your search for the Fountain of Kitty Youth.
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Iliad
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Iliad is an adventure Metroidvania that borrows new powers and area unlocks from it's retro origins and weave classic map design mechanic in the gameplay. Travel through two worlds tightly linked together each growing as you discover new secrets and defeat bosses towards one of the two endings.
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Rusty Flesh
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Rusty Flesh is a sci-fi horror puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Color where you switch gravity instead of jumping. Explore the different areas of a derelict spaceship putting together all the pieces of its lovecraftian mistery, and enjoy its retro-futuristic aesthetics.
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Cyborg Ninja vs. The Third Reich
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Cyborg Ninja vs. The Third Reich is a 2D action platforming game! Become a Cyborg Ninja and destroy the Nazi menace in this throwback to the 16 bit side scrolling glory days!
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Beyond the Mountains II
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS II, a direct sequel to BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight monsters to save the Oracle.
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Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Jump, slide and wall-kick your way through Demon Tower in this 90s-style ninja platformer!
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Jitsu Squad
Single-player alternative to Ninja VS Zombies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ninja VS Zombies.
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.