Every Ninja Gaiden game, in release order
There are 12 main Ninja Gaiden games, from Ninja Gaiden (1988) to Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025). The page also lists 12 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
751 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with Ninja Gaiden (1988), the first game in the series.
Ninja Gaiden (2004) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 91/100.
Main Ninja Gaiden games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Compilations
How many Ninja Gaiden games are there?
There are 12 main Ninja Gaiden games, from Ninja Gaiden (1988) to Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025). The page also lists 12 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Ninja Gaiden?
Play the main Ninja Gaiden games in release order: Ninja Gaiden (1988), Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990), Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991), Ninja Gaiden Shadow (1992), Ninja Gaiden Trilogy (1995), Ninja Gaiden (2004), Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (2008), Ninja Gaiden II (2008), Ninja Gaiden 3 (2012), Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z (2014), …. The highest-rated entry is Ninja Gaiden (2004), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest Ninja Gaiden game?
The latest Ninja Gaiden game is Ninja Gaiden 4, released in 2025.