Choose Protagonist Complex one
Choose Protagonist Complex one if you want an Indie game with Multi-player. Protagonist Complex one launched in 2026.
Protagonist Complex one vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Protagonist Complex one and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black 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 GAIDEN 2 Black (2025) is 1 year older than Protagonist Complex one (2026). NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Protagonist Complex one has no Deck rating yet. 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 an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards and HDR available. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,451 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Protagonist Complex one and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black 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
 Protagonist Complex one |  NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 81% positive (1,451 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Praxicorp | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025) is 1 year older than Protagonist Complex one (2026).
- NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Protagonist Complex one has no Deck rating yet.
Protagonist Complex one vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black — FAQ
- Should I play Protagonist Complex one or NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black first?
- If you want chronology, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025) came out before Protagonist Complex one (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 Protagonist Complex one and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black 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.
- Does NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black have multiplayer like Protagonist Complex one?
- No. Protagonist Complex one supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is listed as single-player only.