Tenchu: Fatal Shadows is a stealth-action game and part of the long-running Tenchu series, which focuses on the deadly art of the ninja. Set in feudal Japan, the game emphasizes stealth, silent assassinations, and ninja tactics over brute force.

Unlike traditional action games, Fatal Shadows rewards players for avoiding open combat, using shadows, rooftops, and silent weapons to eliminate enemies with precision and disappear unseen.

This entry is notable for featuring two female protagonists and for refining stealth mechanics, level design, and execution of the series’ core ninja fantasy.