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Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro vs Rasen

Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro and Rasen both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro (2024) is 2 years older than Rasen (2026). Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro is free; Rasen is paid (Price unknown). 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 Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro

Choose Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro if you want an Adventure game with Gamepad Recommended, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro launched in 2024.

Choose Rasen

Choose Rasen if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Rasen launched in 2026.

Both Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro and Rasen sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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

Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro vs Rasen — Steam metadata comparison
Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro — Steam game coverNinja Resurrection: A tale of KuroRasen — Steam game coverRasen
Released20242026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
PriceFree to playPrice unknown
Steam reviews8 reviews—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersDaniil LiubimovAbyss Deepen

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Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro vs Rasen — FAQ

Should I play Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro or Rasen first?
If you want chronology, Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro (2024) came out before Rasen (2026). 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 Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro and Rasen similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Does Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro have multiplayer like Rasen?
No. Rasen supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro is listed as single-player only.
Is Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro free?
Yes — Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro is a free-to-play Steam title. Rasen is paid (Price unknown).
Does Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rasen doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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