Summary:

The US Steam deal cuts Ragebound to $12.49. This guide distinguishes the solo side-scroller from larger Ninja Gaiden bundles and explains its date-only November 18 deadline.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is $12.49 on US Steam, down 50% from $24.99. The November 9 check found the standalone game discounted through a displayed November 18 end date. Steam did not show an exact cutoff time or timezone.

Choose the standalone game

Open the US Steam offer and select “Buy NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound.” The larger Year of the Ninja collection also contains NINJA GAIDEN 4 and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black; you do not need that bundle to play Ragebound. Its soundtrack is sold separately.

This is a paid PC purchase through Steam, not a free weekend or subscription benefit. Check the final USD price and edition before paying.

A solo 2D adventure, not a co-op brawler

The Game Kitchen, the studio behind Blasphemous, takes Ninja Gaiden back to side-scrolling action. Kenji Mozu must defend Hayabusa Village while Ryu is away, joining forces with Kumori of the rival Black Spider Clan. Their combined abilities form the game's Ninja Fusion mechanic.

Dotemu's description emphasizes precise platforming, difficult combat and detailed pixel art. The two protagonists are part of one player's adventure, not a promise of two-player co-op. That distinction matters if you are choosing something for a shared evening: WupGames' Shredder's Revenge guide covers a separate co-op option.

Reviews and PC checks

Steam showed a Very Positive English-language review summary: 92% of 1,204 reviews were positive at the check. That is a player-review snapshot, not a guarantee that its demanding action will suit everyone.

The listed minimum is 64-bit Windows 10, 6 GB RAM and a GeForce GT 220 or Radeon HD 4550. The developer associates that minimum with 720p at 30 fps; compare your hardware with the full store requirements before buying.

Sources and image credit

  • Steam US listing: offer, edition, reviews and requirements, checked November 9, 2026.
  • Dotemu's official Ragebound press kit: story and gameplay background; authentic, unmodified 2560×1440 screenshot supplied for press coverage. © KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Developed by The Game Kitchen; published by Dotemu.