Series
Shinobi Games in Order
All 42 entries, oldest first.
The Shinobi series has 42 entries in our database, from Shinobi to Arcade Master Deluxe. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
· 88/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
· 87/100
Earliest entry
Shinobi
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
42 games
60
Shinobi
Shinobi
Shadow Dancer
Shinobi
The Revenge of Shinobi
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shinobi
The Cyber Shinobi
Shadow Dancer
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Mega Games 6
Sega Top Ten
Sega Smash Pack
Sega Smash Pack Volume 1
Sega Smash Pack: Twin Pack
30
Shinobi
The Revenge of Shinobi
79
Sega Genesis Collection
Arcade Portable
77
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
Shinobi
Shinobi
75
Shinobi
Arcade Ultimate
79
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
88
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives
Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player
83
Sega Genesis Classics
Sega Heroes
Sega Classics for Amazon Fire TV
Sega Ages: Shinobi
87
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Path of the Ninja Bundle
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - Sega Villains Stage
Mega Drive Twin Pads
Sega Mega Drive Portable Video Game Player
Sega Mega Drive Portable Video Game Player: Streets of Rage Special Edition
Arcade Ultimate Portable
Arcade Gamer Classic
Arcade Master Deluxe
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Shinobi games are there?
There are 42 games in the Shinobi series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Shinobi games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Shinobi?
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is the best reviewed entry at 88/100, while Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.