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The Game Kitchen · Published by Dotemu, Joystick · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 92% positive (2,712 reviews) · Metacritic 84 · 36 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a spectacular ninja journey in NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, an intense side-scrolling adventure from The Game Kitchen. This 2025 release promises a thrilling take on the classic series.
About this game
From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) NINJA GAIDEN series from the 8-bit era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure.
Our story begins when Ryu Hayabusa journeys to America to honor his father's will. While he is away, the barrier between the human and the demon worlds suddenly shatters, unleashing a terrifying army upon the Hayabusa Village, which now faces an unprecedented threat in Ryu's absence.
To stand against this new threat, Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from the Hayabusa Village, rises to the challenge! Trained by Ryu, he fights fiercely but soon finds himself in desperate straits. Forced to tap into forbidden power, Kenji sets aside centuries of animosity and forms an alliance with the sinister Black Spider Clan, convinced that combining their souls and skills is the only way to protect the world out of the Demon Lord's grasp!
Combining old-school feeling with modern precision, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound retains the pick-up-and-play action of the classic titles, while introducing new layers of depth.
Alongside the new protagonist, Kenji Mozu, is the skilled assassin Kumori. Take control of these two powerful ninjas simultaneously and unravel their interconnected stories.
Use the Ninja Fusion to unleash devastating abilities and obliterate your enemies. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound features impeccable mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to truly master, challenging the skills of even the most seasoned fans of the NINJA GAIDEN series!
Step into a reimagined version of the classic NINJA GAIDEN universe, brought to life through stunning, meticulously crafted visuals. Every enemy is recreated with a level of detail that was once impossible.
The brutal, nostalgia-filled aesthetic of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound pays homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of modern pixel art, making every battle a feast for the eyes.
Do you have what it takes to become a true ninja master?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core Duo E8300 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 4550, 1GB
- Additional Notes: DETAILS: 720p @ 30 FPS
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core Quad Q8300 or AMD Phenom II X3 710
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 2GB
- Additional Notes: DETAILS: 1080p @ 60 FPS
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
We’re stepping into the spotlight with the Steam Daily Deal
Take up the sword and follow the path of the Ninja.NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound slides from the shadows and into Steam’s Daily Deal. For a limited time only, we’re taking our blade to the cost, with a sharp 30% discount for new Ninja!Jump into a high-intensity action platformer with razor-sharp controls, fluid combat and a challenge that will keep you coming back to the shadows for more. Grab it in Steam Daily Deal, for a VERY limited time only.Read full article on Community Announcements (alize)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nominate NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound at the Steam Awards!
Greetings Ninjas! Award season is here, and we are so proud to have already won the best Spanish Game Award by 3d Juegos! We are already immensely grateful for the outstanding reception of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound from our community, but many of you applauded our pixel art approach that honors NINJA GAIDEN’s 8-bit era. That’s why we invite you to nominate us this year in the “Outstanding Visual Style” category at the Steam Awards! But of course, feel free to nominate us in any category you see fit! You have until December 1st to cast your vote, we’re counting on you, Ninjas!To defeat demons, you must stay one step ahead. Follow us on social media and never miss a strike:X - Twitter :X - DotemuX - The Game KitchenX - Team NINJA StudioAnd join us on Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord!Read full article on Community Announcements (margaux)Patch NotesOfficial
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound - Our third major update is now LIVE
Greetings from the shadows, Ninjas! Our D3 Major Update is now live, and we wanted to say a huge thank you to those who have stepped into the light to deliver some incredible feedback. Your support since day one has been incredible, and the constructive feedback has been sharper than even the most finely-honed blade. This will be our last major update for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and we can’t thank you enough for your support.COMMUNITY ITEMSMany of you requested Steam community items to earn for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and today we are excited to announce that the following have been added to the game:10 Trading Cards - featuring Kenji, Kumori, Ryu, Gurthka, Obsidrae, Deikrag, Rhyvashi, Jagäzk, Jô and the mysterious Masked Agent6 Rank badges - from D to S++5 Emoticons - just to give a little flair4 Profile Backgrounds - to give your presence a little hint of the shadows4 animated Avatar Frames - to sharpen up your profile pictures4 animated Avatars - Just in case you wanted to look a little more Ninja2 animated Profile Backgrounds - should you feel that the static ones weren’t quite dynamic enoughAnd more!Our new Steam community items are here as our way of saying thank you. It’s been an honor to see so many Ninja here and on social platforms, providing sharp constructive feedback. BUG FIXESOur D3 update delivers a substantial list of bug fixes, based around the issues affecting your journey through NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound - helping your combat to flow and that the demons are the only challenges you have to face.We’ve got a list of 25 larger software demons that the team have defeated in the D3 Major Update patch:Using the Spider Stopwatch Ragebound Art while hanging on the long zipline in Level 3-2 will no longer cause a soft-lockKenji will now jump properly on the train in Level 4-6Killing a boss while rapidly pressing attack (playing as Kumori) will no longer cause a soft-lock during Boss RushDyslexia-assist font has been fixed to ensure it doesn’t overlap and c...Read full article on Community Announcements (Quentin)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Year of the NINJA | Interview with David Jaumandreu & Fumihiko Yasuda
Get a new look at the NINJA GAIDEN series as David Jaumandreu (NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s Producer & Game Director) and Fumihiko Yasuda (NINJA GAIDEN 4’s Producer / Producer & Brand Manager from Team NINJA) discuss the exciting Year of the NINJA!Learn more about their personal ties to the iconic NINJA GAIDEN series, inspirations from past NINJA GAIDEN games, and the innovations and modern elements introduced in the 2025 entries.WATCH THE INTERVIEW NOW!Get NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound now!Get NINJA GAIDEN 4 now and enjoy 20% OFF on the game!To defeat demons, you must stay one step ahead. Follow us on social media and never miss a strike:X - Twitter :X - DotemuX - The Game KitchenX - Team NINJA StudioAnd join us on Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord!Read full article on Community Announcements (eeriemyths)Patch NotesOfficial
FREE UPDATE: Yakumo Skin Now Available!
Hey, Ninjas!As you must already know, NINJA GAIDEN 4’s release is right around the corner! And what better way to prepare than by stepping into the shoes of its new protagonist?As part of today’s free update, Kenji gets a brand-new Yakumo skin that will be automatically unlocked!Unleash your inner Yakumo, and get ready to slash some demons! Get NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound now and enjoy 15% OFF on the game!Pre-Order NINJA GAIDEN 4 now!To defeat demons, you must stay one step ahead. Follow us on social media and never miss a strike:X - Twitter :X - DotemuX - The Game KitchenX - Team NINJA StudioAnd join us on Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord!Read full article on Community Announcements (eeriemyths)
