The Longest Naruto Games, Ranked

Key Takeaways

• Naruto games vary in story length, from 12 to 23 hours, providing unique experiences for players.
• Some games feature original stories, like Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 and Path of the Ninja, adding depth.
• Lengthier games, such as Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 and Ultimate Ninja Impact, offer immersive gameplay experiences.

When making a game based on the immensely popular Naruto anime, developers thankfully have plenty of story to cover if they decide to include a campaign mode. Alternatively, they can also create their own original stories to provide longtime fans with a brand-new experience while also featuring familiar faces from the series. Either way, for a story to truly be engaging and memorable, it needs to still have some length to it.

Some Naruto games opt for only featuring quick and snappy stories, but there are others that go all-in with creating a long and enjoyable narrative that can immerse players into the world of ninja once again. When sizing all of the Naruto games up against one another, here is how they match up in terms of length. Before jumping in, it should be prefaced this list will only be considering individual games, so bundles like the Storm collection will not be counted, and the times to beat each game will be determined by data provided by HowLongToBeat.

8 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

How Long To Beat: 12 Hours

While the first Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm game set out a promising blueprint for this new series of entries to follow, the second game not only improved the core gameplay but also included some truly outstanding boss fights. As players make their way through several story arcs, they will be thrust into epic battles that are packed full of spectacle and multiple phases, resulting in an epic retelling of Shippuden’s story.

In fact, Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is a great place to start for anyone who wants to get into the second part of the series but feels a little intimidated by the length of the anime. In about 12 hours, players will be able to experience the first half of Shippuden, while also being a part of many thrilling encounters along the way.

7 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

How Long To Beat: 13 Hours

The third game in the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm series kicks off after the Pain arc with the Five Kage Summit and stretches all the way to the beginning of the Fourth Great Ninja War. There are a lot of crucial moments to pack into this particular part of the story, including Sasuke’s plan of revenge against Danzo, Naruto’s training to control Kurama, and the declaration of war which involves every village in the Naruto world.

As a result, this is the longest story mode in the series, clocking in at roughly 13 hours for a full playthrough. The addition of extra flashback battles, alongside the numerous QTEs that appear in every boss fight, also helps to extend the story so that it never feels too short or forgettable.

6 Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: Phantom Fortress

How Long To Beat: 14 Hours

Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 features an entirely original story that sees a mysterious fortress showing up above Konoha. Naruto and his friends are tasked with scoping out the multi-floor arena, but as they go, one by one, they begin getting picked off by the eerie ghosts and spirits lurking in the shadows.

However, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes concerning a young princess known as Kasumi and her connection to some of the series’ early major villains. The length of the story almost makes it feel like its very own filler arc, but one which is well worth experiencing considering how many twists and turns are included to keep things fresh.

5 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3

How Long To Beat: 14 Hours

• Release Date: December 2009
• Platforms: PSP
• Developer: CyberConnect2

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features yet another original story, alongside an extra story mode focusing on the early Shippuden arcs. The original arc pits Naruto and the gang up against a new enemy only known as the “Leaf Anbu” who are trying to steal secrets from Konoha to expose them to the world.

When paired together, the two stories add up to about 14 hours of playtime which involves watching brief cutscenes and facing off against opponents in the classic 2D fighting formula that the series was known for. The gameplay by this point had admittedly started to become a little outdated, but the original story is yet another homerun from CyberConnect2 which gives players plenty to chew on and quite a bit of extra lore.

4 Naruto: Path Of The Ninja

How Long To Beat: 15 Hours

Unlike most Naruto games which are straight-up brawlers, Path of the Ninja for the Nintendo DS is an RPG that features a pretty in-depth turn-based combat system. The game chronicles the Naruto story from the very beginning all the way up until the end of the Chunin Exams, with players partaking in numerous battles against some of the series’ most iconic enemies, including Zabuza, Orochimaru, and even the Shukaku.

Because players are encouraged to be strategic with their Jutsu in order to keep their squad alive while also dealing the maximum amount of damage possible, it means most fights end up being very long. This isn’t a bad thing though, especially for fans of classic 90s RPGs who are undoubtedly the target audience for this niche handheld title.

3 Naruto: The Broken Bond

How Long To Beat: 16 Hours

Though Naruto: The Broken Bond only covers a portion of the first part of the story, what ends up extending the length to a satisfying degree is how open and varied it is in terms of gameplay. Players are able to freely explore small hub areas where they are able to complete side quests and explore around for hidden items which can help to enhance Naruto’s stats.

There are also a fair few puzzles included which will require players to use specific Jutsu abilities, such as Naruto’s Shadow Clones and Shikamaru’s Shadow Jutsu, and that isn’t even mentioning the battles which are some of the flashiest and most stylish out of any Naruto game. All of this results in a title that manages to be just long enough without ever feeling like it overstays its welcome.

2 Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2

How Long To Beat: 17 Hours

• Release Date: November 2006
• Platforms: PS2
• Developer: Cavia

Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is split up into 10 chapters, each of which will involve players partaking in random encounters, while also leveling up their stats and gear as they go. The aim of the game is to defend the Leaf Village from the Shirogane Clan, a group of puppet masters who were briefly mentioned in the anime, but get the opportunity to assume the role of major villains this time around.

Since players are encouraged to collect as much Valor as possible to level up each of their characters, it can end up making the game a little grindy if players want to be fully prepared for some of the later chapters. While only a handful of enemies will show up at first, the game will begin throwing hordes of enemies at the player the longer it goes on, which also contributes to the game’s length.

1 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact

How Long To Beat: 23 Hours

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Impact is one of the several Naruto games that follows the open combat system inspired by the Dynasty Warriors franchise. Anyone who has played that respective series will know very well just how long even a single battle can be, and the same can be said here as players navigate their way around an open area and take on swarms of grunts with their explosive Jutsu abilities, while also encountering durable commanders every so often.

Players are also free to experiment with their characters thanks to the Card system which can bolster certain stats to help out in a fight. The game also covers a lot of ground, beginning at the start of Shippuden and going all the way up to the Five Kage Summit, so it’s understandable why it can feel about as long as a light JRPG.