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the Shadow of Swallow vs NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS

the Shadow of Swallow and NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS (2024) is 1 year older than the Shadow of Swallow (2025). the Shadow of Swallow is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose the Shadow of Swallow

Choose the Shadow of Swallow if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. the Shadow of Swallow launched in 2025.

Choose NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS

Choose NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS launched in 2024.

Both the Shadow of Swallow and NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

the Shadow of Swallow vs NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS — Steam metadata comparison
the Shadow of Swallow — Steam game coverthe Shadow of SwallowNINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS — Steam game coverNINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS
Released20252024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews90.9% positive (11 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRaine StudioG.rev Ltd.

Side by side

the Shadow of Swallow vs NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS — FAQ

Should I play the Shadow of Swallow or NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS first?
If you want chronology, NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS (2024) came out before the Shadow of Swallow (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are the Shadow of Swallow and NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS similar?
They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
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