Whether it’s in movies or television, there’s just something cool about ninjas. That appeal is something that’s certainly carried over to the video game medium since its earliest days. Whether it’s the bevy of ninja fighters in Mortal Kombat and Dead or Alive or the countless hack-and-slash games with ninja protagonists, the shadowy martial artist archetype is just as vibrant now as it was in the ‘80s. 2025 alone has the release of three different Ninja Gaiden titles as well as the revival of the classic Sega ninja franchise Shinobi .

Simply put, video game ninjas are here to stay and they remain just as vital and action-packed as ever, with each putting their own unique stamp on the genre. Of course, not all ninja games are created equal and, with that in mind, here are the best

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