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Ninja Tycoon

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

Recruit Ninjas, Hire Workers, build your base, train your Ninjas and send them on Missions!

What works

  • Easy to learn and play
  • Low system requirements
  • Pleasant ninja theme and art style
  • Casual and relaxing gameplay
  • Active developer support and workshop content

Things to keep in mind

  • Short and repetitive gameplay
  • Limited strategic depth
  • Minimal narrative or story
  • Some bugs and interface issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Ninja Tycoon: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Exploration, Creativity, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Expression, Fantasy.

Last update: 23/08/2026