Games like Shinobi on Steam Deck
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Shinobi (1987) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is The Messenger at € 19,99. 2 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 ninja action-platformer with retro roots and a time-bending twist.
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
€ 19,99An indie ninja action-platformer directly inspired by 8- and 16-bit ninja classics like Shinobi.
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.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
€ 29,99Sega's 2025 revival of the series, hand-animated 2D ninja action built on the Mega Drive games.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance 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 Shinobi are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 4 games like Shinobi