In N, the player controls a ninja who interacts with tiles, avoids hazards, and collects gold, eventually opening an exit door which completes the level. Gameplay involves three keys — a move left key (default left arrow), a move right key (default right arrow), and jumping (default shift key). Combination of these moves on various types of terrain allows the ninja to perform a variety of movements, such as jumping from wall to wall, climbing up vertical inclines, and sliding down steep surfaces.