Choose Thunder Ronin
Choose Thunder Ronin if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thunder Ronin launched in 2024.
Thunder Ronin vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Thunder Ronin and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Thunder Ronin (2024) is 1 year older than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025). Thunder Ronin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (81% positive). 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 GAIDEN 2 Black
Choose NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black if you want the Steam Leaderboards and HDR available side of the pairing. 1,451 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Thunder Ronin and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Thunder Ronin |  NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) | 81% positive (1,451 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SUPERita | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Thunder Ronin (2024) is 1 year older than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025).
- Thunder Ronin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (81% positive).
- Thunder Ronin is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Thunder Ronin has no Deck rating yet.
Thunder Ronin vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black — FAQ
- Should I play Thunder Ronin or NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black first?
- If you want chronology, Thunder Ronin (2024) came out before NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (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 Thunder Ronin and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.