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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

A side-scrolling action platformer where two ninjas combine their abilities

The Game Kitchen · Published by Dotemu, Joystick · Released Jul 31, 2025

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 2,608
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 34 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 months ago
Nov 25, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 220
6 GB RAM
Full requirements

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?

This single-player, pixel-art action platformer follows Kenji Mozu and Kumori as demons threaten Hayabusa Village. You fight through side-scrolling levels, navigate platforming obstacles, and use Ninja Fusion to combine the two ninjas’ abilities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast combat and precise platforming
  • +you chase higher ranks by mastering levels

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed action without demanding platforming
  • −you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

92% of 2,608 reviews are positive · 88% of 34 in the last 30 days

Players praise the responsive movement, platforming, and pixel art. Some criticize late-game boss encounters, including those on hard mode. A player also reports a lack of save-and-quit checkpoints.

Screenshots and trailer

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 220, 6 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core Duo E8300 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 4550, 1GB
Memory
6 GB RAM
Notes
DETAILS: 720p @ 30 FPS

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core Quad Q8300 or AMD Phenom II X3 710
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 2GB
Memory
6 GB RAM
Notes
DETAILS: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Does NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
36
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Catalan.

Does NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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