Last Shinobi

Last Shinobi is a tactical roguelike in which you play as a ninja moving through hostile locations to eliminate targets. Each level is a strategic puzzle, and each run brings a different combination of locations and enemies. You build a strategy by choosing techniques and companions as you progress, then adapt it to the challenges ahead.

Ninja schools

Choose from four schools, each with its own style and traits:

• The Tiger School: stealth and lethal precision.
• The Serpent School: daggers and poison.
• The Monkey School: unpredictable and agile fighting.
• The Bull School: power and resilience.

Locations

You can travel through six locations in search of your targets. Each has its own enemies, whose traits you need to study to survive:

• Tokyo: dark streets controlled by the Demolisher gang.
• The Jungle: dense vegetation and deadly traps, under the control of the Comandante and his militias.
• The Dojo: a martial arts temple where the old master's disciples learn forbidden techniques.
• Sicily: a fortress of organized crime and the lair of the Scarred One.
• The Laboratory: a mad scientist's den, overrun with abominable semi-human creatures.
• The Sanctuary: territory held by assassins and the Shadow Cult.

Build your strategy

After each level you conquer, choose a new technique or companion. Unlock actions to expand your arsenal and strategic options, including Legendary Actions powerful enough to turn the tide of battle. The game has over 70 unique actions and over 40 unique companions. Companions can attack enemies or enhance your abilities, letting you build a team around synergies with your attacks.

Last Shinobi has no deck: you always have access to all available actions and companions. Luck plays a minimal role, and your strategy depends on the enemies you face. Locations and enemies are randomly determined in each run, so you can adjust your build to the challenges or fail. You can also unlock and master more actions and companions after each game, expanding your build options.

Enemies and combat

Encounters include hidden traps, ranged shooters who control distance, evasive enemies that demand patience and precision, and legendary bosses who serve as final targets and masters of their domains.