Fit check
Is Ninja 1987 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking a stage-based ninja action game with a defined 7-level structure
- Fans of 8-bit pixel graphics and chiptune music who want a retro presentation
- Arcade action players interested in score improvement, traps, and boss fights
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking open-ended exploration may hit the wall of the fixed 7-level structure
- Players who do not enjoy repeated score-focused play may bounce off the skill-based arcade format
- Players looking for modern visual presentation may reject the 8-bit graphics and chiptune music
- Players seeking a climbing-focused game may prefer Jusant's tower ascent and stamina-based traversal
Our take on Ninja 1987
The bounce point is the arcade loop: players face enemies and traps across 7 levels, followed by a boss at the end of each one. Those seeking open-ended exploration or a climbing-focused structure may stop when the fixed stage format becomes clear.
What is Ninja 1987?
Ninja 1987 is a side-scrolling action platformer with 8-bit pixel graphics and chiptune music.
The game includes 7 levels filled with enemies and traps, with a boss encounter at the end of each level. Movement focuses on agility through jumping, climbing, and double-jumps. Combat uses shurikens and ninjitsu attacks. In-game screens unfold an 80s B-movie-style story while the gameplay follows an arcade structure. Players can improve their score by honing their skills and unlock achievements during play. The game presents a retro ninja setting inspired by classic 80s action-platformers.
How Ninja 1987 plays
- 01Seven boss stages
- Each of the 7 levels includes a powerful boss.
- 02Ninja combat
- The character uses shurikens and ninjitsu attacks against enemies.
- 03Agility movement
- Traversal includes jumping, climbing, and double-jumps.
- 04Score improvement
- Players can hone their skills to raise their score.
- 05Story screens
- In-game screens unfold an 80s B-movie-style story.
- 06Achievement goals
- The game includes achievements to unlock.
Ninja 1987 compared to similar games
Ninja 1987 uses a 7-level side-scrolling structure with shurikens, ninjitsu attacks, platforming, traps, and a boss at the end of each level. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a metroidvania, while Jusant centers on climbing tools, stamina, exploration, and different paths.
Ninja 1987: platforms & release
Is Ninja 1987 worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking a stage-based ninja action game with a defined 7-level structure. Skip it if: players seeking open-ended exploration may hit the wall of the fixed 7-level structure.
Where can I download Ninja 1987?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Ninja 1987's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Ninja 1987 on?
Windows and Linux.
