Choose Helheim
Choose Helheim if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Helheim launched in 2019.
Helheim vs NINJA GAIDEN 4
Helheim and NINJA GAIDEN 4 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. Helheim (2019) is 6 years older than NINJA GAIDEN 4 (2025). NINJA GAIDEN 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Helheim (42.9% 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 4
Choose NINJA GAIDEN 4 if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,501 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Helheim and NINJA GAIDEN 4 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
 Helheim |  NINJA GAIDEN 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) | 88.2% positive (2,501 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Not a Number | PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Helheim (2019) is 6 years older than NINJA GAIDEN 4 (2025).
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Helheim (42.9% positive).
- Helheim is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than NINJA GAIDEN 4 (9.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- NINJA GAIDEN 4 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Helheim has no Deck rating yet.
Helheim vs NINJA GAIDEN 4 — FAQ
- Should I play Helheim or NINJA GAIDEN 4 first?
- If you want chronology, Helheim (2019) came out before NINJA GAIDEN 4 (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 Helheim and NINJA GAIDEN 4 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.