# Games like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

> The closest matches to NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound: SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, NINJA GAIDEN 4, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn, and Cyber Shadow. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares checkpoint based progression and combo based combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
2. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Shares new game plus and skill progression with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
3. [NINJA GAIDEN 4](https://imho.run/games/2627260/ninja-gaiden-4) — Shares skill progression and combo based combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 2,501 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2627260/)
4. [Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn](https://imho.run/games/2543760/shadow-of-the-ninja-reborn) — Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 232 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543760/)
5. [Cyber Shadow](https://imho.run/games/861250/cyber-shadow) — Also Ninja and Side Scroller, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 637 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861250/)
6. [STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®](https://imho.run/games/235210/strider) — Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 1,369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/)
7. [Mute Crimson+](https://imho.run/games/384280/mute-crimson) — A frequent pick in NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound players' libraries, and another Action. 100 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/384280/)
8. [METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE](https://imho.run/games/235460/metal-gear-rising-revengeance) — Shares collectible hunting with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 38,650 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235460/)
9. [Super House of Dead Ninjas](https://imho.run/games/224820/super-house-of-dead-ninjas) — Shares combo based combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 1,058 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224820/)
10. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
11. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Shares new game plus and checkpoint based progression with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
12. [The Messenger](https://imho.run/games/764790/the-messenger) — Also Ninja, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 4,662 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/764790/)
13. [KUNAI](https://imho.run/games/1001800/kunai) — Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 175 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1001800/)
14. [Nioh 3](https://imho.run/games/3681010/nioh-3) — Shares new game plus and combo based combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 4,304 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681010/)
15. [Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider](https://imho.run/games/1942010/vengeful-guardian-moonrider) — Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 294 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942010/)
16. [The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors](https://imho.run/games/2288070/the-ninja-saviors-return-of-the-warriors) — Shares precision platforming and combo based combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 211 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288070/)
17. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Shares checkpoint based progression and real time combat with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
18. [Haunted Lands](https://imho.run/games/2980900/haunted-lands) — Also Side Scroller, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 118 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980900/)
19. [The First Berserker: Khazan](https://imho.run/games/2680010/the-first-berserker-khazan) — Shares new game plus and weapon customization with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 9,382 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680010/)
20. [Within the blade](https://imho.run/games/622870/within-the-blade) — Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 152 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/622870/)
21. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Shares boss fights with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
22. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Shares new game plus and precision platforming with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
23. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Also Side Scroller and Gore, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)
24. [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge](https://imho.run/games/1361510/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-s-revenge) — Also Ninja and Side Scroller, like NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 5,841 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361510/)

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## About NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a side-scrolling action-adventure developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu and Joystick, released in 2025 at $24.99. Players control dual protagonists Kenji and Kumori, who can merge to access an expanded moveset, combining this with combo-based combat and one-hit-kill mechanics where a hypercharge system rewards strategic enemy prioritization. Reviewers highlight the classic NES Ninja Gaiden music remixed by the original composer, and players describe the experience as intense, nostalgic, and punishing. Boss fights, checkpoint-based progression, collectible-hunting, achievement-hunting, and a new-game-plus mode support the medium-length campaign, while speedrunning potential comes from precise movement and routing options. Difficulty is adjustable through talismans and assist modes. The game holds a 93% positive rating from over 1,100 Steam reviews, with a Metacritic score of 84, and is verified for Steam Deck play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2542120
- **Developer:** The Game Kitchen
- **Publisher:** Dotemu, Joystick
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 31, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

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