Ninja Village (2022)

Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 558 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Managing a ninja clan to unify feudal Japan through careful planning and small-scale battles, with a lighthearted, accessible feel.

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What players say

Players call it an engaging idle strategy game with simple village layout and fun battles, but note midgame difficulty spikes where progress slows to grinding. Longtime fans find it nostalgic, though the PC port lacks a battle animation skip and controls feel clunky. Players are split on the depth: some call it a good entry point for Kairosoft games, others find it too shallow on management.

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