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Winning Entertainment Group Inc. · Published by Winning Entertainment Group Inc., Edigger, ININ · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 72% positive (652 reviews) · 15 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
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Action, Adventure, RPG · 2024 · More £15 - £30 games
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn from Winning Entertainment Group Inc. brings back the legendary ninja adventure with improved visuals and gameplay, set for release in 2024.
About this game
Show off ninja skills in the remake of a legendary dark and futuristic classic!
It’s 2029. A vicious dystopian future. And it’s up to two warriors of the night to save the nation!
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light!
Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
An arsenal of deadly weapons:
In this thrilling action-adventure, you will use your striking katana along with a wide variety of weaponry that has greatly expanded from the NES original, as well as the acrobatic finesse of a ninja to face the onslaught of powerful enemies. Although, the challenge does not end here!
Jungle of concrete and steel:
6 complex, expansive, and masterfully designed stages test your skills through devious traps and challenging platform puzzles.
Two ninjas are better than one:
Critically acclaimed as one of the best 2-player co-ops of its time, Shadow of the Ninja—Reborn lets you play together locally as the legendary ninjas Hayate and Kaede.
A Star-Studded, Rockin’ Soundtrack:
In addition to the contributions of Tengo Project, this remake also features Iku Mizutani, the star composer who helped create the iconic Natsume sound and renowned tracks for various NES games. Fans of Mr. Mizutani and retro gamers across the world will find delight in his renowned guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies!
A fresh new look:
Our fearless heroes, Hayate and Kaede have undergone a massive visual upgrade over their original 8-bit models. And the improvements don’t stop there: From the deadly foes to the no-less deadly stages, every part of this title has been faithfully recreated in stunning high-quality sprites.
The Lethal Tools of the Trade:
Use your hard-earned points in the tool shop and customize your loadout for the next play session.
Features:
- Caltrops, shuriken, and more!
- 5 completely recreated stages featuring devious traps and challenging platform puzzles. Plus, a 6th entirely new stage!
- Grab a friend and get ready for the critically acclaimed couch co-op!
- Beautiful modern sprite art as a faithful update to the 8-bit original.
- Play along with the legendary Hiroshi Iwatsuki’s and Iku Mizutani’s electrifying guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies.
So, cloak yourself in shadows and slash your way through a treacherous concrete jungle of the future in this dark action gem Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn!
Extraordinary Artists:
As with the original version, Dynamic Pro handled the illustrations!The key visuals/character illustrations are also by Dynamic Productions, as was the case with the first version in 1990.
Dynamic Production
Since its establishment in 1969, Dynamic Productions has been engaged in the management of manga artists, novelists and manga authors, including Go Nagai, as well as producing newly drawn manga, planning various events and managing the copyrights of its artists.
Mikio Tachibana
Born 11 May 1976 in Saitama Prefecture.After working as an assistant to Go Nagai, he made his debut in 2004 and has since published serialised works such as Mazinger Otome and Mazinger Otome Taisen. He continues to publish short manga, newly drawn manga and illustrated works in all genres.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Get Ready for Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn at Steam's Lunar New Year Sale!
Good evening, everyone! The side-scrolling action game , a full remake by the original Japanese development team behind Shadow of the Ninja, will be taking part in the Eastern Game Fest Sale 2025 from 10:00 AM (PT), April 23 to 10:00 AM (PT), May 2, 2025 During the event, enjoy the lowest price ever in the Asia region (excluding Japan) — with a 20% discount for all new players! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44533225/b4cb73687119ab677336bed7abb726078b00c673.jpg The game now supports 2-player co-op mode. The protagonists Hayate and Kaede return with brand-new character designs, and all levels, enemies, and backgrounds have been beautifully redrawn. Plus, new weapons and ninja tools have been added—make the most of them in battle! Join our official Discord group to chat with us and fellow players: https://discord.gg/RMY6ZwnG5RRead full article on Community Announcements (工具人354)AnnouncementsOfficial
Get Ready for Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn at Steam's Lunar New Year Sale!
Hello gamers! Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn will soon be participating in Steam's Lunar New Year Sale with an all-time low price! Come join the event and get an awesome gaming experience. Event Period: From 10:00, Jan. 26, 2025 to 10:00, Feb. 9, 2025 (PT) Discount: 20% off {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44533225/aa89fc09ec6dbebb428c4cdb8b06d3a199fc6d75.jpg Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a 16Bit style remake of the 34 year old ninja crossover action game, KAGE the Dark Servant!The game was developed by the original cast and once again features music by Ikki Mizutani. The game supports two-player co-op, and features a new look for the two main characters, Hayate and Kaede, as well as redraws of all level scenes and enemies. Come save the world once again!Read full article on Community Announcements (工具人354)Press Coverage
The best remake of 2024 is a ninja roguelike from 30 years ago
Nobody actually knows, with absolute, airtight certainty, what makes a remake 'good.' You don't. I certainly don't. And the people making them don't, either. To a point, this may be for the best, since the lack of a fixed rubric leaves room for surprises. We all remember where we were when we realized what Final Fantasy 7 Remake was actually doing, and its foundational stance - that canon, as we understand it, is not sacred or immutable - is still probably the most radical to ever emerge from a remake of that scale and pedigree. Still, it's hard to shake the feeling that modern remakes are predicated on the assumption that the history of game design has been one of linear improvement. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: After 34 years, classic ninja game gets fully remade as new roguelikeRead full article on PCGamesNAnnouncementsOfficial
Can be played comfortably on Steam Deck!
You can still play on Steam Deck as well! Enjoy playing on Steam Deck, where you can play anytime, anywhere.Read full article on Community Announcements (fukubayashi)AnnouncementsOfficial
Guangzhou video Game Museum, we are waiting for you here！
Have a great weekend, guys! Developed by TENGO PROJECT of NatsumeAtari in Japan, the special exhibition of "KAGE ~ Shadow of the Ninja Shadowwarrior" is currently in progress at Guangzhou "Wanwuyuan Video Game Museum"! Whether you are an experienced player or a new friend who is just getting into the game culture, you can go to the All Things Breaking Video Game Museum to try out games and exchange ideas with other players. The game is currently selling well on Steam and other platforms, Steam China limited time discount after 68.4 yuan! "All Things Breaking Yuan Video Game Museum" : No. 110, B1 Floor, VLAB Yi Fang 181 Creative Park, 181 Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province TIPS: This special exhibition will last until September 22, opening time is 10:00-17:00 (closed every Monday, closed during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday). Be sure to purchase tickets before entering! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44533225/9e33c3b8baa945941def65f9251841837a5171f8.jpgRead full article on Community Announcements (工具人354)
