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24 games like Mark of the Ninja (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Mark of the Ninja on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The games like Mark of the Ninja on a map

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

841002583Players →Popularity →BraidScribblenauts UnlimitedChild of Light

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

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  • Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
  • Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Braid, which both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing.
  • Mark of the Ninja is tagged Stealth, Platformer, Ninja, Indie, 2D, Action, Singleplayer, Side Scroller by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Mark of the Ninja

The five things Steam players tag Mark of the Ninja with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Stealth
  2. Platformer
  3. Ninja
  4. Indie
  5. 2D
Mark of the Ninja at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% of 15,877)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceNot listed

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Braid

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie.

    This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

    Braid at a glance
    Released2008StudioJonathan Blow
    Player sentiment93% positive of 9,957Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 9,957)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzlePlatformerIndie2DCasualStory RichSide ScrollerStrategy

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  2. 2

    Little Nightmares

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Dark, Puzzle and Indie.

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Little Nightmares at a glance
    Released2017StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 116,529Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Platformer, Indie

    Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:DarkPuzzleIndieStory RichStealthPlatformerShortStrategy

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  3. 3

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Story Rich and Dark.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 16,194)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Stealth, Indie

    Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:IndieStory RichDarkPuzzleStealthStrategyCasual

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  4. 4

    Gunpoint

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Indie and Puzzle.

    Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

    Gunpoint at a glance
    Released2013StudioSuspicious Developments
    Player sentiment98% positive of 13,326Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 13,326)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Stealth, Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:StealthIndiePuzzle2DStrategyPlatformerShortStory Rich

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  5. 5

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Story Rich.

    Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

    Papers, Please at a glance
    Released2013StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 80,337Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 80,337)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:IndiePuzzleStory Rich2DStrategyReplay ValueCasual

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  6. 6

    Neighbours from Hell

    Why it matched: both stealth, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Stealth.

    INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.

    Neighbours from Hell at a glance
    Released2003StudioJoWooD Entertainment
    Player sentiment98% positive of 3,150PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 3,150)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Comedy, Casual, Classic, Funny, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:CasualPuzzleStealthStrategy2DIndie

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  7. 7

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Dark, Casual and Puzzle.

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
    Released2019StudioSteel Wool Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 13,118Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:DarkCasualPuzzleStory RichIndieStrategy

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  8. 8

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Casual.

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

    World of Goo at a glance
    Released2008Studio2D Boy
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,589Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,589)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Physics, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzleIndieCasual2DStory RichStrategy

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  9. 9

    Limbo

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Platformer.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    Limbo at a glance
    Released2010StudioPlaydead
    Player sentiment92% positive of 62,016Price$12.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 62,016)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:IndiePuzzlePlatformerDark2DShortSide ScrollerCasual

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  10. 10

    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Controller and Indie.

    Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons at a glance
    Released2013StudioStarbreeze Studios
    Player sentiment94% positive of 41,281Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 41,281)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, Indie

    Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:Story RichControllerIndiePuzzleShortPlatformerCasual

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  11. 11

    Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Controller and Indie.

    Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

    Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons at a glance
    Released2013StudioStarbreeze Studios AB
    Player sentiment94% positive of 41,281Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 41,281)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, Indie

    Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:Story RichControllerIndiePuzzleShortPlatformerCasual

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  12. 12

    Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Short and Stealth.

    A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

    Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance
    Released2015StudioCrows Crows Crows
    Player sentiment93% positive of 10,175PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 10,175)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Stealth, Indie

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:IndieShortStealthStory RichCasualPuzzle

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  13. 13

    Batman: Arkham Knight

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and Dark.

    Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

    Batman: Arkham Knight at a glance
    Released2015StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 159,395Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 159,395)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 1 of 5 — Stealth

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Superhero, Stealth, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:StealthStory RichDarkPuzzleStrategy

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  14. 14

    Hitman Go

    Why it matched: both stealth, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Puzzle and Stealth.

    Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.

    Hitman Go at a glance
    Released2014StudioSquare Enix Montréal
    Player sentiment86% positive of 2,396Price$1.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 2,396)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 1 of 5 — Stealth

    Why players like it: Strategy, Puzzle, Turn-Based, Singleplayer, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:StrategyPuzzleStealthCasualAssassin

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  15. 15

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    Why it matched: both stealth, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Strategy and Ninja.

    Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun at a glance
    Released2016StudioMimimi Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,415Price$3.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 38,415)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Ninja, Indie

    Why players like it: Stealth, Strategy, Tactical, Ninja, Real Time Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:StealthStrategyNinjaIndieAssassinPuzzle

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  16. 16

    GRIS

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Platformer and 2D.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    GRIS at a glance
    Released2018StudioNomada Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 96,216Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 96,216)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Beautiful, Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:IndiePlatformer2DStory RichPuzzleCasual

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  17. 17

    HuniePop

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Casual.

    HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".

    HuniePop at a glance
    Released2015StudioHuniePot
    Player sentiment96% positive of 31,679Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 31,679)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Nudity, Mature, Sexual Content, Anime, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzleIndieCasualStory RichStrategy2D

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  18. 18

    Hitman: Blood Money

    Why it matched: both stealth, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Puzzle.

    Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

    Hitman: Blood Money at a glance
    Released2006StudioFeral Interactive
    Player sentiment94% positive of 16,066Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 16,066)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 1 of 5 — Stealth

    Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:StealthAssassinPuzzleReplay ValueStrategyDark

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  19. 19

    Scribblenauts Unlimited

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and 2D.

    The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.

    Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance
    Released2012Studio5th Cell Media
    Player sentiment94% positive of 12,381Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 12,381)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzleCasual2DStrategyPlatformerReplay ValueIndie

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  20. 20

    Little Nightmares II

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Dark and Story Rich.

    Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

    Little Nightmares II at a glance
    Released2021StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 58,455Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 58,455)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Platformer, Indie

    Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzleDarkStory RichStealthIndiePlatformer

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  21. 21

    Child of Light

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Story Rich.

    Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

    Child of Light at a glance
    Released2014StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment91% positive of 13,481Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 13,481)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:Platformer2DStory RichSide ScrollerIndieCasual

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  22. 22

    The Room

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Short.

    A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

    The Room at a glance
    Released2014StudioFireproof Games
    Player sentiment98% positive of 31,750Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 31,750)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:PuzzleIndieShortCasualDarkStory Rich

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  23. 23

    OneShot

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Puzzle.

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    OneShot at a glance
    Released2016StudioFuture Cat LLC
    Player sentiment98% positive of 64,849Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 64,849)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:Story RichIndiePuzzle2DReplay ValueCasual

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  24. 24

    Sally Face - Episode One

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Dark.

    An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.

    Sally Face - Episode One at a glance
    Released2016StudioPortable Moose
    Player sentiment97% positive of 29,068Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 29,068)

    Matches Mark of the Ninja on: 2 of 5 — Indie, 2D

    Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mark of the Ninja:Story RichIndieDarkPuzzle2DCasual

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Common questions

What game is most like Mark of the Ninja?

Braid, on the evidence we have. It both story-rich, atmospheric, strategy, puzzle and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Mark of the Ninja" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Mark of the Ninja. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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