Sega Ninja Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Shooter

Sega Ninja

SystemSega Master System
Released1986
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Sega Ninja is an action game released in 1986 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as The Ninja. It blends action and shooter elements.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1986 include Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Black Belt and Fantasy Zone. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Sega Ninja supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Sega Ninja is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Sega Ninja gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Sega Ninja cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00CD-C009
Invincibility00CE-A301

See all Sega Ninja cheats

Sega Ninja walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Sega Ninja FAQ

When did Sega Ninja come out on the Master System?

Sega Ninja was released for the Sega Master System in 1986.

Who made Sega Ninja?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Sega Ninja multiplayer?

Yes. Sega Ninja supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sega Ninja take to play?

As an action game, Sega Ninja typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sega Ninja on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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