Naruto is a beloved anime series that most people won't be forgetting anytime soon. Kishimoto has created a brilliant world where the adventures of the shinobi have become legendary, with the titular protagonist playing a key role across most events in the series. Watching all the beloved characters of Naruto get stronger and unleash special jutsu of their own is a blast every time. Thanks to the anime's popularity, several video games based on the series have tried their hardest to replicate this feeling as well.
For what it's worth, the Naruto franchise actually has several great games that most people simply aren't aware of. It's a shame, since these games are genuinely incredible and deserve more eyes on them. Fans of Naruto who want to play some great yet underrated titles based on this series should look no further than the following games.
8 Naruto: Rise Of A Ninja
A lot of Naruto games ended up becoming forgotten relics of the past mainly due to their exclusivity on certain consoles. This was the case with Naruto: Rise of a Ninja and its sequel, which were overlooked as a result of their Xbox exclusivity.
It's a shame, since the game is an excellent action-adventure title that any fan should check out. The sheer quality of this game and the great way in which it adapts the narrative makes Rise of a Ninja a great adventure for fans of the anime and its characters.
7 Naruto: The Broken Bond
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Naruto: The Broken Bond is a follow-up to Rise of a Ninja that almost functions as a perfect sequel. It expands upon all the concepts established in its predecessor, while also adding new mechanics to make gameplay more interesting.
The Broken Bond is a game that fans absolutely love, and it's a shame that Ubisoft didn't get a contract to develop more Naruto titles after this one. The future of this series and the landscape of Naruto games would have been forever altered if this was the case.
6 Naruto: Path Of The Ninja
The idea of a turn-based JRPG that uses characters from Naruto doesn't sound like a concept that would be all that great. However, props should be given to Naruto: Path of the Ninja for executing such a game with great finesse.
It's a shame that the sequel to this game was only released in Japan, but the third game was released in the West under the name Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2. Both games are great RPGs and worth the time of any Naruto fan.
5 Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution
Players who had the Nintendo Wii and were huge fans of Naruto will likely have fond memories of the game Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution. The way it used the controls of the Wii to craft its experience was pretty unique.
It's a shame that more people don't talk about Clash of Ninja Revolution to this day. Its gameplay was solid and the characters were balanced too, making for a more enjoyable experience across the board.
4 Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles
Unlike most of the fighting games that were released around the same time, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles is a strictly action-adventure experience that fans will have a great time with. Unfortunately, like most of the games on this list, most people just don't remember this game at all.
It's a shame, since Uzumaki Chronicles did have some pretty good ideas. The original plot of Orochimaru wishing for an army of zombie ninja might seem silly at first glance, but it does lead up to some cool moments and memorable boss fights.
3 Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles
One of the most unique games on this list, Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles takes the established characters from the series and gives them a massive makeover. This leads to the majority of characters wearing new armored suits and wielding powerful swords.
It essentially turns Naruto into a hack-and-slash game with a ton of potential. However, since this unique game was a Nintendo Wii exclusive, many people didn't really get the chance to play it.
2 Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2
The Clash of Ninja series are games that were restricted to Nintendo consoles (namely, the GameCube and Wii). This exclusivity meant that many fans of Naruto never really got the opportunity to try out this amazing series of fighting games.
Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 is considered to be the best game in the series, featuring great combat and a satisfying story mode. Anime fans who manage to get their hands on a Wii should definitely try this game out.
1 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact
The PlayStation Portable is another console that was graced with some underrated Naruto titles. The final game from this IP to launch on this console was Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact.
These games feature Musou gameplay, similar to the Dynasty Warriors series. This might not sound all that great, but Ultimate Ninja Impact actually makes the most of these mechanics to cover one of the best arcs in the entire series.