The incredible Naruto franchise has put out so many games in the past decades that fans don't know where to start when putting together their collection. The games all have their own unique spin with new characters, new level maps, and updated voice acting and outfits. There are honestly too many Naruto games to pick the best ones from, but the most entertaining ones are arguably the ones with the most playable characters.
From the main characters to the beloved side characters to the villains, there are certain Naruto games that just stand out above the rest when it comes to the number of playable characters in the series. Here are the top ones in order by number of ninja you can fight as.
13 Naruto: Ninja Destiny
Looking for an adorable and fun fighting game that's simple, to the point, and filled with 16 of your favorite tween ninja? Naruto: Ninja Destiny is the perfect game for those who love the silly original kids from Sakura to Rock Lee to Sasuke. It was also the first Naruto game to be released on the Nintendo DS with brand new 3D graphics.
12 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
Released back in 2006 on the Playstation 2, the very first game in the Ultimate Ninja series had 25 characters. It had a new 3D fighting style that was so fun and exciting for fans back in the day. It's totally still fun to this day and is recommended for those who want to get some major nostalgia with their favorite ninja crew.
11 Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2
This game from back in 2008 has 35 playable characters from the early parts of the Naruto franchise, before Shippuden.
There are 7 characters who had never been seen before in a Naruto game until this one, with many new fighting styles and game mechanics that made the game tons of fun for fans all over.
10 Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 3
The third and final game in the Ninja Destiny series, this game has around 40 ninja that gamers can play as throughout the adventure. The unique game also features some of the tailed beasts, which was a new and fun feature for fans of the series. There are also other masked beasts that can be fought that are exclusive to this game only.
The ninjas combos, attacks, and abilities are all so fresh and fun to use. Though this game was released on the Nintendo DS back in 2009, it's still a very fun game, especially for those who love discovering all the characters within it.
9 Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3
The last of the Naruto fighting games to be released on Wii, Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 was a major hit when it came to the number of characters you could fight as-- forty! Since it was released over 10 years ago, the graphics can fall a little short to what gamers in the 2os are used to, but don't let that discourage you when it comes to playing this super fun game.
The character outfits, voice acting, and moves are so unique and fun, Naruto fans do not want to miss out on this fighting game.
8 Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen! Special
This 2010 game was not cutting it short when it came to dishing out fun with 41 playable characters available for fans to fight as. It was the first game to feature Ino as a fighter, and her freezing attacks are too good to miss out on.
The ultimate moves are incredible and you'll want to spend time as each of the 41 ninja to figure out what all of their detailed attacks are. There's no better way to spend a weekend than by unlocking all of these original characters. However, the game was only released in Japan, so it's definitely a rare gem for those in North America to get to play!
7 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
This is where the Naruto games really start revving up the fighting roster. There are 44 playable ninjas the fight as in this sequel game, from Minato to Gaara to Naruto's "Sage" form.
This beats the previous game by almost double the number of characters, meaning they really stepped up when it came to having enough fighters to battle as. There are also 15 support characters in this game to bring even more familiar faces to the fast-paced platform.
6 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4
This game introduces the Naruto: Shippuden characters for the very first time! There are 52 playable characters in this game that fans of the manga were absolutely thrilled to get to play back when it was released in 2009. However, just because the game is over a decade old does not mean it doesn't have charm or good graphics. The game is so thrilling and filled with exciting features that were fantastic back in the day and still to this day! Be sure to add this game to your collection if you want some real nostalgia and fun times.
5 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5
This game from 2009 was not actually released in North America, which is crazy since the creators were being so innovative with the high number of playable characters back before the 2010s. There were 60 characters and 24 battle stages in the massive game that all gamers and watchers of the show alike both enjoyed thoroughly.
Of course, Americans can play the game by purchasing the European version. This game is a must-have for those who are trying to play every single Naruto game out there!
4 Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
The next game in the Ultimate Ninja series, Generations, has 72 characters that gamers can take hold of. The number of playable ninja just keeps going up and up as each comes out! There is a new "beast mode" introduced in this game where players can transform their characters into a raging beast version of themselves, such as Naruto transforming into his Tailed Beast Chakra form. This game is a blast for those who love playing the story mode as a range of ninja from the series.
3 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
The Ultimate Ninja Storm games definitely take the cake when it comes to the number of playable characters in a single game. The third installment in the series boasts a whopping 80+ ninjas that players can take control of in battle. The storyline is engaging and action packed as always, and the characters look and feel amazing to play as. During fights, players can even summon support ninjas to help out, making the wild character count even higher.
2 Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
This game has a massive 100 characters and 14 support-only characters. When looking for a fighting game where players will never run out of options when going to battle, this is the game to grab.
The game was released to add more updates to the ever-changing characters from the Naruto series, making certain ninja more capable or with new abilities that they had recently obtained in the manga or anime. There are almost too many ninja to choose from, making this game one of the best when it comes to picking out who to fight with.
1 Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
The fourth game in the Ultimate Ninja Storm series has the biggest roster of playable characters in all of the Naruto fighting games. The installment features over 100 characters that players can fight as! Each has their own exciting move set, making it crucial for fans to unlock each one and figure out which character they like playing as the most. The characters can be unlocked through the thrilling Story Mode.