Single-player games like contract of the ninja
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to contract of the 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.
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Ranked picks
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Bililitz
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
Bililitz is an exploration-focused Metroidbrainia where curiosity is your greatest ability. There are no quest markers, no objective arrows, and no enemies standing between you and progress. Every discovery comes from observation, experimentation, and understanding how the world truly works.
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The Walk of Karl
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with contract of the ninja.
Precise, unforgiving platforming that pushes speed and precision to their limit. Karl is a cat plus a car, stranded on an unfamiliar planet.
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Clonefall
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
A puzzle-platformer where every death matters. In Clonefall, your fallen clones remain in the world, becoming platforms, shields, and tools to solve challenges. Use failure as your greatest weapon and turn each attempt into progress.
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Rage Box
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
You were brought here for a reason. Your rage is their weapon. Slow down time, survive the chaos, and uncover the truth — if you make it that far.
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Perdido na Mina
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
A compact 2.5D arcade game about survival, reflexes and score. Run through the mine, collect gold, grab the key and dodge boulders in increasingly chaotic levels.
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Tenko's Magical Sword Quest
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
Run, Jump and dash your way through 65 challenging levels. Collect orbs too boost your speed and race to beat your own personal time in this hard to put down indie title! Collect all missing magical stone pieces to craft Tenkos legendary sword.
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Super Crazy Nynja
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
Super Crazy Nynja is a 2D platform game with a pixel art style. Play as a nynja, save your beloved from the clutches of aliens.
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Negative: The Way of Shinobi
Single-player alternative to contract of the ninja — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with contract of the ninja.
2D action platformer game with ninjas. Stylized graphics and a narrative-driven story will emphasize the gameplay. For those who see themselves as hard core players. This game will make you fail... a lot. Will you accept the challenge?