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Games like Samurai Ninja Wars

If Samurai Ninja Wars is your kind of game, the closest matches are NETRUN, Rooftop Renegade and Playomoji — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Samurai Ninja Wars: Samurai Ninja Wars is a fast paced, blood soaked, action platformer. Run, jump, dodge, block, and slash your way through dozens of challenging levels. The enemies and hazards are ruthless, but so are you. Cut through your enemies, and follow the way of the Samurai.

2024ActionIndie4.79 USDWindowsby Scott Reid
Samurai Ninja Wars — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Samurai Ninja Wars 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. NETRUN

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    With dual grappling hooks in hand, swing, thrust, and dash your way to victory in this fast, momentum-based precision platformer packed with traps, enemies, and physics-based challenges.

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  2. Rooftop Renegade

    WHY THIS

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

    Power up your hoverblades in this speedrunning platformer! Weave through futuristic cities making split second pathing decisions. Boost through constant bombardment and dangerous hazards. Go it alone or bring up to 3 friends for local multiplayer mayhem.

    2023ActionIndieRacing17.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Playomoji

    WHY THIS

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

    Playomoji is a chaotic party platformer where up to 16 friends battle it out. Shove your buddies into traps, ruin their runs, and laugh as everyone goes mad trying to reach the finish.

    2025ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Dragon Mine

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Go through the numerous mazes and try to get to the cave full of gold waiting at the end, but remember - the journey won't be easy. Think fast and move precisely to get to the exit - any delay may result in the escape portal to be covered with mysterious water, blocking your way out.

    2022ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. IGS Classic Arcade Collection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings 8 beloved IGS arcade games to Steam for the first time! The collection includes multiple series of "Knights of Valour" games, with online multiplayer support. It also includes popular arcade games such as "Oriental Legend" and "Martial Masters".

    2026ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  6. First Cut: Samurai Duel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Hanako: Honor & Blade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Hanako: Honor & Blade is a multiplayer melee experience set in Feudal Japan, with up to 24 players. Become one of four distinct warrior classes. Dominate the battlefield through multiple game modes and maps. ------ Full Release September 15th, 2021... 14 years in the making!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Samurai Ninja Wars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

    2025Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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 ~58% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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 ~69% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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 ~79% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Samurai Ninja Wars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    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. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

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

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

    WHY THIS

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

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

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

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Evil Egg

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Samurai Ninja Wars.

    Blast it all to hell.

    2025ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Wires And Whiskers

    WHY THIS

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

    Wires and Whiskers is a local co-op action-puzzle game where two players control a lab-engineered gerbil and its magnetic exosuit. Work together to fight mutated enemies, solve magnetic puzzles, and survive in a ruined, post-apocalyptic trench world.

    2025ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Samurai Ninja Wars

How much does Samurai Ninja Wars cost?
Samurai Ninja Wars is listed on Steam at 4.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Samurai Ninja Wars have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Samurai Ninja Wars supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Samurai Ninja Wars?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Samurai Ninja Wars are NETRUN, Rooftop Renegade, Playomoji.
Who developed Samurai Ninja Wars?
Samurai Ninja Wars was developed by Scott Reid.

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 Samurai Ninja Wars.

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