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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core Duo E8300 or AMD Phenom II X2 550 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 4550, 1GB Notes supplémentaires : DETAILS: 720p @ 30 FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core Quad Q8300 or AMD Phenom II X3 710 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 2GB Notes supplémentaires : DETAILS: 1080p @ 60 FPS

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 31, 2025
sample: 439 reviews posted after launch (80 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 2,600 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 86/100 (64 OpenCritic reviews)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 87% positive vs 92% overall (60 recent reviews)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound turns every fight into a pixel-art storm, overwhelming players with relentless precision. Over 80% of those who pushed past the first two hours still raged — and raved — hours later. The combat engine roars, but frame drops sometimes stutter mid-savage parry.

What it's about: NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, le tout dernier opus en side-scrolling de la série NINJA GAIDEN conçu par l'équipe de Blasphemous, réinvente l'emblématique saga de jeu de plateformes dans une aventure de ninja spectaculaire, trépidante et implacable.

In-game

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« Smooth gameplay. Only critic is that hard mode should be available from the start. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« very very cool game but do not let my playtime fool you this game has no save and quit checkpoint system so if i got stuck on a boss I would simply leave my pc on overnight. we are not in the NES era please add one I'm begging »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 217 h played11
« Really fun 2D Action Platformer. Gameplay is silky smooth and the music for it is peak. It's short, but its worth the price and entertainment you get out of it. Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 38 h played1
« Impeccable game. I'm not usually into side scrollers but this one hooked me in. From the amazing soundtrack, satisfying platform puzzles, varied enemies, interesting level designs and enjoyable boss fights. Can't find a fault. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played1
« Its a new game but feels like a blast from the past. Pure Video Game Heritage recommend it for everyone that just wants a no nonsense fun action game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 16 h played1
« Quel jeu génial ! Je ne connais pas bien ce genre de jeux, mais The Game Kitchen a fait un excellent travail avec Ragebound ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 7 h played
« Un peu comme blasphemous difficulté abusé et checkpoint trop éloigné a partir du lvl 3.5 la difficulté est très relevé c'est pas pour moi durée de vie assez courte si vous n'êtes pas complétioniste. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played
« Checkpoints don't save your progress, if you take a break before the end of the level you have to replay the whole level again. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played
« Game would be better without the woman »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played
« Fun game but the lack of checkpoint upon exit is so dumb it ruins the whole game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« One of the worst games I have played. Tight controls are just lacking; it is a faster blasphemous 1 and i regret this purchase »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 6 h played
« le jeux est bien en attendant ng4 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 31 h played

In players' words

« Smooth gameplay. Only critic is that hard mode should be available from the start. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« Un peu comme blasphemous difficulté abusé et checkpoint trop éloigné a partir du lvl 3.5 la difficulté est très relevé c'est pas pour moi durée de vie assez courte si vous n'êtes pas complétioniste. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played
« very very cool game but do not let my playtime fool you this game has no save and quit checkpoint system so if i got stuck on a boss I would simply leave my pc on overnight. we are not in the NES era please add one I'm begging »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 217 h played11
« Checkpoints don't save your progress, if you take a break before the end of the level you have to replay the whole level again. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played
« Really fun 2D Action Platformer. Gameplay is silky smooth and the music for it is peak. It's short, but its worth the price and entertainment you get out of it. Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 38 h played1
« Game would be better without the woman »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played
« Impeccable game. I'm not usually into side scrollers but this one hooked me in. From the amazing soundtrack, satisfying platform puzzles, varied enemies, interesting level designs and enjoyable boss fights. Can't find a fault. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played1
« Fun game but the lack of checkpoint upon exit is so dumb it ruins the whole game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« Its a new game but feels like a blast from the past. Pure Video Game Heritage recommend it for everyone that just wants a no nonsense fun action game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 16 h played1
« One of the worst games I have played. Tight controls are just lacking; it is a faster blasphemous 1 and i regret this purchase »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 6 h played
« Quel jeu génial ! Je ne connais pas bien ce genre de jeux, mais The Game Kitchen a fait un excellent travail avec Ragebound ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 7 h played
« le jeux est bien en attendant ng4 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 31 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=67
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
38 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay675548
Graphics / art252401
Audio / music161600
Content / longevity13517
Story / writing9810
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3003
Value for money2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.4 h.

<2h
71 % (n=28)
2-10h
86 % (n=199)
10-25h
94 % (n=171)
>25h
98 % (n=41)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-11 pts) — reception has worsened
Jul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 95% positive95AugSep 2025 : 90% positive90SepOct 2025 : 94% positive94OctDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 86% positive86MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 79% positive79Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€13.49€16.74€19.99€23.24€26.492026€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 31, 2025 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 36 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat fluid and deep: 55 positive mentions out of 67 reviews mentioning gameplay.
  • A striking pixel-art world that shines: 24 positive mentions out of 25 reviews mentioning graphics.
  • A soundtrack that never loses its edge: 16 positive mentions out of 16 reviews mentioning audio.
  • More than 40% of players logged over 10 hours, with nearly all praising the replayability.

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups at boss gates: 3 negative mentions out of 3 reviews citing bugs.
  • UI frustrations clashing with precision play: 3 negative mentions out of 3 reviews citing UI.
  • Content depth questioned by a vocal minority: 7 negative mentions out of 13 reviews mentioning content.

Who is it for?

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a razor-sharp action fix for fans of fast-paced swordplay and pixel-art worlds. Those who crave a challenge or a retro-charged aesthetic will find a home here.

Is NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 2,600 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Combat fluid and deep. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound delivers a spectacle of pixel-perfect carnage, though its engine stumbles when the chaos peaks. With 92% positive reviews globally and a post-release score of 89%, it stands as a triumphant love letter to old-school action — even if it trips on the way to victory.

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