Single-player games like Ninja Shodown
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja Shodown, 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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Warlocks vs Shadows
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Slay monsters. Defeat epic bosses. Collect magical gear. Become a Warlock and save the universe.
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Black & White Bushido
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Black & White Bushido is a 1-4 player stealth-em-up arena brawl. Choose between the light and the shadow in three challenging game modes. Hide with camouflage, throw shurikens and drop smoke bombs to beat your friends locally or online.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.
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TowerFall Ascension
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
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Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
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STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
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Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
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Final Vendetta
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
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Xeno Crisis
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
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Battle Axe
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic soundtrack. Choose your champion and battle through waves of enemies to stop a dark sorceress from plunging Mercia into eternal darkness.
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88 Heroes
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Prepare to infiltrate Dr. H8’s lair with the help of the strangest, dumbest and most pointless superheroes ever – the 88 Heroes!