Games like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master on Mac

4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993) run on Mac. The cheapest is The Messenger at € 19,99. 3 are made by independent developers.

Mac support for classics is patchier than PC, and Apple's move away from 32-bit software broke a lot of older re-releases. What works well: games sold through Steam or GOG with native Apple Silicon builds, cross-platform open-source engine ports, and browser-based versions. Many remaining gaps can be closed with an emulator or a compatibility layer.

Other devices: Linux 3

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

The Messenger Indie

€ 19,99

An indie ninja action-platformer with retro roots and modern twists.

The Messenger is also an alternative to 4 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

The Messenger runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Cyber Shadow Indie

€ 19,99

A retro ninja platformer packed with fast combat and abilities.

Cyber Shadow is also an alternative to 3 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Cyber Shadow runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Nine Sols Indie

€ 28,99

Hand-drawn action platforming built on parrying, with the precision the Mega Drive ninja games demanded.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Nine Sols runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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SEGA Genesis Classics

€ 29,99

The official Genesis bundle featuring the Shinobi games.

SEGA Genesis Classics is also an alternative to 9 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

SEGA Genesis Classics runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Not on Mac

These alternatives to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:

All 5 games like Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master