Games like Ninja Gaiden on Steam Deck
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Ninja Gaiden (1988) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Katana ZERO at € 14,79. 3 are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
The Messenger Indie
€ 19,99An indie action-platformer that opens as a direct Ninja Gaiden homage.
The Messenger is also an alternative to 4 other classics
The Messenger runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Cyber Shadow Indie
€ 19,99A retro ninja action-platformer with tight combat and classic feel.
Cyber Shadow is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Cyber Shadow runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Katana ZERO Indie
€ 14,79One-hit-kill side-on action where every room is a puzzle solved at full speed.
Katana ZERO is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Katana ZERO runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
€ 24,99An official new 2D Ninja Gaiden built on the NES trilogy's speed, wall-clinging and difficulty.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Ninja Gaiden are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Ninja Gaiden