The Last Ninja
The Last Ninja is a 1987 action-adventure developed by System 3, best known for its acclaimed release on the Commodore 64. Players control the ninja Armakuni on a quest for revenge against the evil shogun Kunitoki, journeying through six richly detailed isometric environments, from wilderness and dungeons to the shogun's inner sanctum, to recover a sacred scroll.
The game combined exploration, inventory-based puzzle solving, and martial-arts combat, requiring players to collect weapons such as nunchaku, swords, and shuriken along with keys and items needed to progress, while timing precise jumps between the isometric tiles. Its lavish, colourful visuals and Ben Daglish and Anthony Lees' acclaimed soundtrack pushed the C64's capabilities and made it one of the platform's standout and best-selling titles.
The Last Ninja became a bestselling series on home computers of the era, followed by two sequels. The original and its sequels remain accessible through retro compilations and emulation for those exploring classic computer gaming.
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Modern alternatives to The Last Ninja, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messenger Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Mark of the Ninja: Remastered Indie | € 16,79 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | € 59,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Untested | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
The Messenger Indie
€ 19,99An indie ninja action-platformer blending retro style with modern design and a time-twisting story.
The Messenger runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered Indie
€ 16,79Side-on ninja stealth done properly: shadows, sightlines and silent takedowns.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
€ 59,99FromSoftware's ninja game, built on deflection, grappling and rooftop infiltration.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
€ 39,99A collection of modern ninja action games with the combat depth the genre grew into.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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