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NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Fast third-person ninja action focused on weapon-based melee combat

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Released Jun 9, 2021

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 1,792
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 17 in 30 days
Players
19
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jul 12, 2021
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 970
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

What is NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]?

A single-player action game in which you control ninja Ryu Hayabusa and fight through stages with melee weapons and ranged attacks. It is included in the Master Collection and is not sold separately.

For you if...

  • +you like fast melee fights and learning weapon combos
  • +you want a combat-heavy game with selectable difficulty

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer exploration and backtracking over frequent fights
  • −you want to play Tag Missions online with others

What players say

78% of 1,792 reviews are positive · 76% of 17 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast combat, but many criticize this version’s reduced enemy counts, tougher enemies, and less gore compared with the original. Many recommend a mod that brings it closer to the original, while some report crashes or freezes.

Players over time

▼ -31% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 24 players on Oct 7, 2026.

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Sep 30, 20269
Sep 29, 202613
Sep 27, 202622
Sep 26, 202616
Sep 25, 202618
Sep 24, 202611
Sep 23, 202612
Sep 23, 202612
Sep 22, 202617

How many players finish NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]?

24% of Steam players have unlocked «Passed Hero Play Style or Acolyte», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] screenshot 1

NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3 4130 or over
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 VRAM 4GB or over, AMD R7 370 VRAM 4GB or over
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Resolution & Frame rate: 1920 x 1080, 60fps　This game does not support playing by using a Direct input device.

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 4460 or over, AMD Ryzen5 1400 or over
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB or over, AMD RX 580 VRAM 8GB or over
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Resolution & Frame rate: 3840 x 2160, 60fps　This game does not support playing by using a Direct input device.

Does NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
41
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese.

Does NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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