# Games like Shinobi

> The closest matches to Shinobi: Nidhogg, Mortal Kombat 1, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, UFO 50, and Unrailed!. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — Also 2D Fighter and Party Game, like Shinobi. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
2. [Mortal Kombat 1](https://imho.run/games/1971870/mortal-kombat-1) — Also 2D Fighter and 2.5D, like Shinobi. 16,263 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1971870/)
3. [Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun](https://imho.run/games/418240/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun) — Also Ninja and Stealth, like Shinobi. 8,989 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418240/)
4. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
5. [Unrailed!](https://imho.run/games/1016920/unrailed) — Also Voxel, like Shinobi. 4,605 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016920/)
6. [The Jackbox Party Pack 6](https://imho.run/games/1005300/the-jackbox-party-pack-6) — Also Party Game, like Shinobi. 2,035 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1005300/)
7. [Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine](https://imho.run/games/113020/monaco-what-s-yours-is-mine) — Also Stealth, like Shinobi. 2,547 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113020/)
8. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
9. [The Escapists 2](https://imho.run/games/641990/the-escapists-2) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Strategy. 11,196 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/641990/)
10. [Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration](https://imho.run/games/1919470/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration) — Also Voxel, like Shinobi. 360 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/)
11. [Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/435150/divinity-original-sin-2-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another RPG. 82,468 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435150/)
12. [Overcooked! 2](https://imho.run/games/728880/overcooked-2) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 14,169 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/728880/)
13. [Spelunky 2](https://imho.run/games/418530/spelunky-2) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 13,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418530/)
14. [BattleBlock Theater®](https://imho.run/games/238460/battleblock-theater) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 23,467 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238460/)
15. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Also 2D Fighter and 2.5D, like Shinobi. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
16. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
17. [Pit People®](https://imho.run/games/291860/pit-people) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,532 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/291860/)
18. [TowerFall Ascension](https://imho.run/games/251470/towerfall-ascension) — Also 2D Fighter, like Shinobi. 1,738 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/)
19. [Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions](https://imho.run/games/1163550/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,187 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1163550/)
20. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
21. [Rocket League®](https://imho.run/games/252950/rocket-league) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 226,694 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/)
22. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — A frequent pick in Shinobi players' libraries, and another Action. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
23. [Plunder Panic](https://imho.run/games/1455900/plunder-panic) — Also 2D Fighter and Party Game, like Shinobi. 50 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455900/)
24. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Also Ninja and Stealth, like Shinobi. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2784740&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2784740&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2784740&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2784740
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2784740
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Shinobi

A social stealth party game for 2–4 players. Blend in with AI ninjas, find the real threats, and strike before they strike you.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2784740
- **Developer:** Michael D'Souza
- **Publisher:** Michael D'Souza
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, PvP, DualShock Controller Support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 2, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2784740/shinobi)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2784740&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784740/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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