ActionIs Ninja Shodown worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Groups of friends seeking competitive local arena matches.
- Small groups wanting cooperative local combat for up to four players.
- Action players who enjoy switching among different arena modes and locations.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long-form campaign may find the focus on arena battles limiting.
- Those who prefer slow-paced play may find the combat and weapon variety too hectic.
- Players looking for online multiplayer may find the local-play focus unsuitable.
Our take on Ninja Shodown
Its focus on local arena matches gives up the broader setting of a large-scale multiplayer format, concentrating play on competition or cooperation among people playing together locally.
What is Ninja Shodown?
Ninja Shodown is an arena combat game about recovering the Jade Katana.
Play alone or locally with up to four players, either cooperatively or competitively. The game has six modes: Last Ninja, Battle, Coin, Crown, Arcade, and Infinite. Battles take place across five locations—Temple, Dojo, Downtown, Museum, and Area 88—with different gameplay features. Players can customize their ninja and use weapons including katanas, shurikens, bombs, machine guns, shotguns, and bazookas. The story follows the Viper Clan, guardians of the stolen sword, as they try to retrieve it. A techno soundtrack accompanies the action.
How Ninja Shodown plays
- 01Local multiplayer
- Up to four players can compete or cooperate in arena battles.
- 02Six game modes
- Options include Last Ninja, Battle, Coin, Crown, Arcade, and Infinite.
- 03Five locations
- Temple, Dojo, Downtown, Museum, and Area 88 have distinct gameplay features.
- 04Ninja customization
- Players can customize their character and choose from weapons such as shurikens, bombs, and firearms.
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Ninja Shodown: platforms & release
Is Ninja Shodown worth it?
It is worth it if: groups of friends seeking competitive local arena matches. Skip it if: players seeking a long-form campaign may find the focus on arena battles limiting.
Where can I download Ninja Shodown?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Ninja Shodown's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Ninja Shodown on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.












