Ninja Gaiden
忍者龍剣伝Famicom / NES · 1988 · action game
Available today
Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online
What is Ninja Gaiden?
Ryu Hayabusa's Famicom debut — famous for cinematic cutscenes in 1988, and for a difficulty spike in the final stage that has scarred generations.
Platform by platform
Ninja Gaiden has been ported to current platforms. Here is where things stand platform by platform.
Is Ninja Gaiden on Switch?
Yes. Ninja Gaiden is playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online as of July 2026.
Is Ninja Gaiden on Steam?
No Steam (PC) version has been confirmed as of July 2026. Ninja Gaiden is currently playable on Nintendo Switch Online.
Where it is sold
Nintendo Switch Online
SubscriptionOther Famicom / NES games
Sources
- https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/online/index.html
- https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/online/nes/index.html
Last checked: 2026-07-20. Availability follows each official storefront's own listings and can change without notice.