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Mini Ninjas
Developer IO Interactive
Mini Ninjas is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. A Mac OS X version of the game was released on July 8, 2010, by Feral Interactive. In December 2011, it was announced that the game would be also made available as a browser game for Google Chrome. A Kinect/Xbox Live Arcade spin-off… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
216 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
143 positive · 23 negative
95% range 80–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 143 | 23 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 4 | 28 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,727 of 1,977 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
86% recommend · 147 yes, 23 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 170 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (4,336 of 4,832 positive).
Many players praise Mini Ninjas as a charming, nostalgic childhood game that still holds up well. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game is simple and easy, making it great for children but less engaging for adults. [1][4][5] Several players report technical issues, including missing sound and stuttering, requiring fixes. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
Don't buy unless your willing to spend an hour fixing the mess Square Enix has left. There's 3 different ways to fix the micro-stuttering, no guarantee any of them work. However companies like this shouldn't be able to leave games in this state.
- [1]
I bought this game for nostalgia's sake. But now that i'm older and playing through it, i realize just how good this game is for it's target demographic. I mean it, this is GREAT for children. It's cartoonish sure, but it's mechanics are really good for giving a young player a training ground for developing problem solving skills. It doesn't promote you just blindly charging in, a quick scan of the environment can …
- [2]
When I was younger, my mom gave me an Easter basket before church. In it contained some candy and this game. My life was changed. I absolutely adore mini ninjas with all my heart. There is such a charm to this game that few games can deliver. The combat is fun, engaging and the whole game is surprisingly deep for what it looks like. There’s a great collection aspect of the game, and the character switching feels …
- [4]
Fun game. Too easy (especially all boss fights) for adults, so I assume this game is made for kids. Sadly, the game has no achievements on Steam, making it meaningless to gather secret items. Balancing is weird; many characters are completely useless. It's just a game that, I would say, is enjoyable but not fresh or interesting.
- [3]
Mini Ninjas is one of those childhood games that I remember with heavy doses of nostalgia. Outside of the fact that I had to download some patches off Steam, I still believe it holds up pretty well! For a children's game that is... It's pretty simple, and with all the tools given, I had to force myself to use different items or characters as the game doesn't pose much need to do so. On the plus side, it's ever as …
Summarised from 34 of the 220 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Mini Ninjas sits at 86% positive across 166 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms except the Wii version, which received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. GameSpot said of the game, "Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey." The Guardian concluded that the game's "constant charm renders it calming and even relaxing to play" and "any parent watching Mini Ninjas being played will find it hard to resist the temptation to have a go over their own." Sean Garmer of 411Mania gave the Xbox 360 version a score of eight out of ten, calling it "a very good first effort from IO Interactive. The story will…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 216 · most liked firstGE-Proton9-17 Released. Proton: -wine updated to latest bleeding edge -dxvk updated to latest git -vkd3d-proton updated to latest git -dxvk-nvapi updated to latest git -ICU building + linking imported from upstream -misc proton script fixes imported from upstream Protonfixes: -Audio fix for Mini Ninjas (thanks UsernamesAreNotMyThing) -Fix typo'd mod support for ES: Oblivion (thanks MaxBosse) -Disable esync/fsync in Disgaea 4 to prevent crash (thanks UsernamesAreNotMyThing) Nothing…
neutral · AI labelView post →GE-Proton9-17 Released. Proton: -wine updated to latest bleeding edge -dxvk updated to latest git -vkd3d-proton updated to latest git -dxvk-nvapi updated to latest git -ICU building + linking imported from upstream -misc proton script fixes imported from upstream Protonfixes: -Audio fix for Mini Ninjas (thanks UsernamesAreNotMyThing) -Fix typo'd mod support for ES: Oblivion (thanks MaxBosse) -Disable esync/fsync in Disgaea 4 to prevent crash (thanks UsernamesAreNotMyThing) Nothing…
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought this game for nostalgia's sake. But now that i'm older and playing through it, i realize just how good this game is for it's target demographic. I mean it, this is GREAT for children. It's cartoonish sure, but it's mechanics are really good for giving a young player a training ground for developing problem solving skills. It doesn't promote you just blindly charging in, a quick scan of the environment can give a player quite a few approaches for tackling enemy positions. The stealth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When I was younger, my mom gave me an Easter basket before church. In it contained some candy and this game. My life was changed. I absolutely adore mini ninjas with all my heart. There is such a charm to this game that few games can deliver. The combat is fun, engaging and the whole game is surprisingly deep for what it looks like. There’s a great collection aspect of the game, and the character switching feels great. I’m playing this on the steam deck and the control scheme feels even better…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mini Ninjas is one of those childhood games that I remember with heavy doses of nostalgia. Outside of the fact that I had to download some patches off Steam, I still believe it holds up pretty well! For a children's game that is... It's pretty simple, and with all the tools given, I had to force myself to use different items or characters as the game doesn't pose much need to do so. On the plus side, it's ever as charming as I recalled it to be, and it looks and sounds great even after all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Square Enix rolling out Steam Cloud support to various classics [Daikatana, Anachronox, Mini Ninjas, Supreme Commander 2...].
neutral · AI labelView post →A cute little game with basic mechanics. Still better than AC Shadows
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game on a whim since I saw it was on sale, and I remembered really liking it as a kid because "hee hoo fun ninja game where I get to cast spells and do ninja things" Now as an adult, I'm coming back to it with a renowned appreciation for its surprisingly in-depth level design with pleasantly widespread maps, simple yet effective combat and stealth, and its absolutely stunning approach to artistic fields in its presentation. Every level is oozing with charm and love from the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mini Ninjas (2009) Light stealth mechanics and simple combat makes this a perfectly servicable action game for kids. Adults may find themselves wanting for more though. It has some surprisingly stunning environments and lighting, which might be enough to make it worth seeing through to the end. /A
neutral · AI labelView post →100% Achievement Review: Based on my experience completing all the (available) achievements. Feel free to follow my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45897386/]Steam Curator & [url=https://www.youtube.com/@Awijii]Youtube Channel for more 100% reviews, videos & achievement content! Title: Mini Ninjas (NO ACHIEVEMENTS) Summary: Cute action-adventure game Personal notes: Mini ninjas is a action packed ninja adventure. You start off as Hiro, a Ninja who can control ancient kuji…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game I ever played as a kid, a most precious gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was one of the first few games I played when I was a kid. The game is easy and simple but fun to play. It was meant to be played on older operating systems so expect glitches. I bought it on Steam purely for the nostalgia.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah, yeah most people don't care, but I and others do! Why did Square Enix have to add a EULA to this game! I didn't agree to that when I bought it! Why should I agree now? And why is a EULA by the publisher even necessary? 17 years later!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My childhood game. I have missed it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game. Too easy (especially all boss fights) for adults, so I assume this game is made for kids. Sadly, the game has no achievements on Steam, making it meaningless to gather secret items. Balancing is weird; many characters are completely useless. It's just a game that, I would say, is enjoyable but not fresh or interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of those hidden gems from back in the day. i used to play this game when i was little on my nintento wii. i felt like i was the only person from my friend group that even knew about this game but even now 16 years later from release date id still play it because of the nostalgia. you just have to give this game a chance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The nostalgia hits hard man. I loved this game as a kid and to this day, I still do. Can't believe the graphics were so good too for a game that was released 2009.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I used to play this on my Wii... it is nice going back 15 years and seeing the same places, characters, animals that you've seen back then. This is something that games allow you so easily. For those who never played mini ninjas, mechanics are simple, story is fun and the game is easy to play. You can switch between ninjas instantly and possess animals' spirits. A small action-adventure with a charming world. This makes me feel like I want to be a kid again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →we need a second game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Square Enix is a greed pool of money grubbing corporate penny pinchers. Rise up against the machine!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some games from when you were younger aren't as good. Luckily Mini Ninjas holds up as a fun little whimsical adventure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just how I remember it as a kid! This game is a blast. I had no idea there was a PC port, but everything seems to be running smoothly (for me at least). We need Mini Ninjas 2!!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its even better than I remember as a kid. 10/10 - did need to download a random exe someone posted to fix a stuttering issue though...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Elite ball knowledge
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hidden gem. Game from childhood. Gameplay and art style still holds up. Good music. Amazing vibes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sound missing, only cut scene sound is there. No in game sound
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah I'm still around! 🦊 Schedule this week we'll playing Mini Ninjas on Monday Wednesday going back to Donkey Kong Bananza and then on Friday some Mario Kart World because I can't get enough of that game. #Vtuber #Vsky
neutral · AI labelView post →Childhood game still lives up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i still remember playing this game when i was a kid a good childhood game <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't buy unless your willing to spend an hour fixing the mess Square Enix has left. There's 3 different ways to fix the micro-stuttering, no guarantee any of them work. However companies like this shouldn't be able to leave games in this state.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played this on the ps3 when I was young. this game is epic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →remembered this from my childhood on the 360, came back to enjoy it again on PC. very much recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome game; I've loved it on the PS3 and now on the Steam Deck too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game many years ago when I was very young. I was probably in 1st grade or so. This game meant so much to me. I ran around the house pretending to be a ninja and convincing my friends that I was a ninja. To the developers, thank you for making my childhood that much more magical. I would pay any amount of money to play this game for the first time as a kid but playing it now will just have to do. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Peak game. Only complaint is that it's too short!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remember it from my PS3 days. Great game, too bad it doesn't have achievements, because the console version had them. I definitely recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played for the first time in 2026 and it held up, considering how old this game was. I was put off when looking at this title in my backlog because it was old and Steam said it didn't support controller support but in reality it did and ran perfectly with no issues. This game reminded me of Spyro, where you go around freeing your comrades, gaining upgrades to your abilities and collecting loot. It was pretty simple and straightforward and light hearted something I really needed in the darkness…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: The Good Ninja game for the kids that you used to play on Xbox 360 in late 2000s. And yes, the PC Version exist and it's DRM-FREE. Summary: Previously played on Xbox 360 and revisiting this game is such a blast from the past. You play as a group of Ninjas that must defeat the Evil Ashida. It's a kid friendly game. The gameplay is mixed with you able to possess animal to support your journey, like Foxes that could scout ahead or a Grizzly bear to attack Enemies head on. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple and fun its one of the first games i played as a kid still holds up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this has to be the game of all time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ABSOLUTE CINEMA I started this game back in 2010 and finally finished it in 2025... It holds a special place in my gaming memories and always will.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still holds up pretty well these days has quite the charm to it. Runs really well on the steam deck some minor frame drops but not too bad highly recommend this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For those that want to play along at home... Here's the schedule for the remaining three episodes of Stealth Boom Boom in 2024: 🥷 November 26th - Mini Ninjas 🤬 December 10th - Rogue Warrior 🏆 December 24th - Game of the Year 2024 - The Boomies
neutral · AI labelView post →Favorite game my older sister :D It's a pleasant game, but honestly, after all these years, it's a bit boring ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We need more games like this. Fantastic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute and classic
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think the first game I finished was Mini Ninjas My two favourites were gg with sword and magic and archer (I love his special attack firework arrow) :3
positive · AI labelView post →Stream Schedule for the Week! Finishing Mini Ninjas tomorrow and then trying to get as much Digimon progress as possible before I stream Game 100 next week!
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a really cute and fun little ninja game. I used to rent a PC copy of this game from my local library <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved this game back then! BUT - this version doesn't work correctly. I've tried it on my gaming notebook and an older PC with the right requirements. The sound effects are missing and the music too. So, I bought it for Xbox 360...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the best games ever made fr there are also community fixes for the stutters/audio bugs if you have them
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We reached a particularly rough section of the game pretty close to the end of Seven Samurai 20XX so I'm gonna rest it and we'll continue playing it next Friday! It's Mini Ninjas on the PS3 next time on Monday!
neutral · AI labelView post →I really love this game, however it is broken here on steam. Halfway through it will constantly crash, making finishing impossible, and there is no audio during gameplay.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Childhood game Still fun today
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empty areas! Windy Pants! Conspicuous shinobi! 🥷 It's time for another episode of the Stealth Boom Boom video games podcast! 🎧 We're talking IO Interactive's action-adventure game, Mini Ninjas. 🎙️ Links in the replies ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →Ok Mini Ninjas might be kinda shitty. It's quite a pretty game but it's an action platformer that (so far) doesn't have anything interesting going on with action or platforming. Feels like a game assembled from stock parts that don't fit together.
negative · AI labelView post →I played this game back on my xbox360, and it lives up to the memories. i love this. I got this for "free" but it was a Christmas gift. much love.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →kiddy game about ninjas with magic, stealth and fishing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ninja I was drawing last night before I got lazy and tired!! His name is Hiro and he’s gonna save the world!! #fanart #digitalart #ibispaint #ninjas From a very nostalgic game I grew up with Mini Ninjas!!
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