Free samurai games on Android are mostly sword-fighting action games, from story games like Ronin: The Last Samurai to one-on-one duels like SAMURAI SHODOWN R. Several are ninja or stickman games that borrow the samurai look. Six of the ten are rated Teen, and two say they play offline.
The samurai is one of gaming's favourite heroes: a quiet, deadly hero with a sword, a code and usually a score to settle. On a phone, that turns into fast duels, story campaigns and the odd game that's frankly bonkers.
Here's how I built the list: I read each game's Google Play listing and noted the developer, installs, rating, ads and in-app purchases labels and offline wording. Every game lists in-app purchases, and nine show a Contains ads label.
A word on the theme. Searches for samurai games turn up plenty of ninja and stickman fighters too, so a few of those are here. I've said in each entry whether it's samurai, ninja or something else.
Sword games side by side
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja warrior: legend of adven | TOH Games | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Takashi Ninja Samurai Game | Horizon Games, Inc. | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'No WiFi required!' |
| Ronin: The Last Samurai | Dreamotion Inc. | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Shadow Knight: Ninja Fighting | Fansipan Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Stickman Shinobi: Ninja Fight | NAGOO STUDIO | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Enjoy this offline ninja fighting game without internet' |
| Daisho: Survival of a Samurai | Colossi Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Cat & Knights: Samurai Blade | Wolf Inc. | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| SAMURAI SHODOWN R | SNK INTERACTIVE CO., LTD. | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| SAMURAI X - X-Sword style | IGNITION M | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Butoku: Samurai Fighting Arena | PlayStormRed | 1K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Ten blades to try
Ninja warrior: legend of adven
A ninja fighting game with more than 100M installs, built around a legendary warrior with superhuman skills. It's rated Teen.
Takashi Ninja Samurai Game
A 3D action RPG where you play Takashi, a fearless warrior, through a world of mysteries and enemies. Its listing says plainly that it's an offline game.
Ronin: The Last Samurai
A disgraced samurai who failed to save his lord sets out for revenge in war-torn Japan. Its listing promises parry-and-slash combat with a console feel.
Shadow Knight: Ninja Fighting
A stickman fighting RPG set in a fantasy world of humans, undead and orcs. It's more fantasy than feudal Japan, and it's rated Teen.
Stickman Shinobi: Ninja Fight
Stickman shinobi battles where you train a hero and learn new skills. It's rated Everyone 10+ and says it plays offline.
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
An action RPG with survival and village building, set in an open world with quests and events. Its listing jokes about the many ways you'll die.
Cat & Knights: Samurai Blade
A fantasy adventure where samurai heroes gather to save the world, with an anime art style and quick, flashy action. It's rated Everyone 10+.
SAMURAI SHODOWN R
SNK's sword-fighting series on a phone, with Haohmaru, Nakoruru and Ukyo among the fighters. Duels are decided in an instant, and it shows no Contains ads label.
SAMURAI X - X-Sword style
A silly twist on swordplay: its listing asks how you'd feel about wielding not two swords but ten at once. It's the only game here rated Everyone.
Butoku: Samurai Fighting Arena
A one-on-one katana duel game set in medieval Japan, where a clean strike settles each fight. It's a small game so far, with more than 1K installs.
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Samurai, ninja or stickman?
Ronin: The Last Samurai, Daisho, SAMURAI SHODOWN R and Butoku stick closest to the classic samurai. Ronin and Daisho tell a story, while Shodown and Butoku are pure duels where timing is everything.
Ninja warrior, Takashi and Stickman Shinobi are ninja games, with more jumping, stealth and acrobatics. Shadow Knight is a fantasy stickman fighter, Cat & Knights is anime fantasy, and SAMURAI X is a joyful bit of nonsense with ten swords.
These are fighting games, and the ratings say so
- Teen: Ninja warrior, Takashi, Ronin, Shadow Knight, SAMURAI SHODOWN R and Butoku.
- Everyone 10+: Stickman Shinobi, Daisho and Cat & Knights.
- Everyone: SAMURAI X.
- Offline: Takashi and Stickman Shinobi say they play without internet.
- Shop: switch on approval for in-app purchases before a younger player starts.
Getting better at sword duels
Duel games like SAMURAI SHODOWN R and Butoku punish button mashing. Watch your opponent's movement, wait for an opening and strike once. Losing a few rounds while you learn the rhythm is part of the game, and the moment it clicks is lovely.
More action on other screens
If the side-on fighting is the hook, these beat em up games are the arcade cousins of the ninja games here. For ninja fans who love the running and leaping, these parkour games keep the acrobatics without the swords.
Some of the best samurai games live on PC, and many are free to try. This guide on how to find free games on Steam worth playing helps you sort the good ones from the rest.
Related guides live in the Free Games to Play Offline and Online: Every Guide in One Place (2026).
Frequently asked questions
Are there free samurai games for Android?
Yes. All ten here are free to install, and all list in-app purchases.
Which samurai games work offline?
Takashi Ninja Samurai Game and Stickman Shinobi say they play offline.
Is Ronin: The Last Samurai free?
It's free to install, and its listing shows ads and in-app purchases labels.
Are samurai games suitable for kids?
Most are rated Teen. SAMURAI X is the only one here rated Everyone.
Is SAMURAI SHODOWN on Android?
Yes. SNK lists SAMURAI SHODOWN R on Google Play.
What's the difference between samurai and ninja games?
Samurai games focus on sword duels and honour, while ninja games lean on stealth and acrobatics.
