Single-player games like Ninja
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja, 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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Ninja page.
Ranked picks
- 1

TRIBAL "The 12 Gates"
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
TRIBAL is a Persistent Online Multiplayer Real Time 2D Strategy game where you take the role of Tribe Chieftain and lead your medieval tribe to global domination… or not. The fight for survival goes on with or without you. Prepare your Tribe for greatness and try not to sleep too much.
- 2

Kings Town
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
Build up your own civilization in the time of kings and kingdoms. Become the manager of a little town and make it to a great city. Defend it from other kingdoms and destroy them.
- 3

Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Ninja.
One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
- 4

Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
- 5

Stronghold HD (2012)
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
- 6

Company of Heroes 3
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
- 7

Kingdom Wars 4
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
- 8

9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ninja.
Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.
- 9

Battle Craft
Single-player alternative to Ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Ninja.
Battle Craft is a strategy game with unique heroes, settlement development, and conquering other players. Strategically place defenses, level up heroes. Experience the one-of-a-kind realistic physics in epic battles on the Steam platform!