14 More Best Samurai and Ninja Games You Need to Experience

Strider (2014)

Sure, Sega has its own Shinobi franchise, but you can’t ignore Strider, especially the 2014 reboot. The premise mirrors the original game, with Hiryu on a mission to take down Grandmaster Meio in a dystopian future. While armed with little more than his Cypher and natural agility, Strider slashes, dashes, and annihilates the opposition. In terms of presentation and sticking to the original’s core side-scrolling gameplay, it’s a must-play for anyone who wants to feel like an unstoppable ninja assassin.