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Mark of the Ninja: RemasteredVSNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 111 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
27Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 hours
−3% $24.27
Buy Now

Winner

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

9
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
9 of 15 metrics
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$24.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-3% Wins
Sales Frequency
22 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.9% positive Wins
92.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.3K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
265 -
188 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 Wins
22 -
Steam Recommendations
6.4K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
36 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2018 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMark of the Ninja: Remastered

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +76% $35.13View
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $24.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (6,540 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
6,540 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+23% player growth
32 concurrent players — niche audience

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (2,405 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,405 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.27 — mid-range price
3% off — minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-22% minor player decrease
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMark of the Ninja: RemasteredNINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Release Date
October 9, 2018
July 31, 2025
Developers
Klei Entertainment
The Game Kitchen
Publishers
Klei Entertainment
Dotemu, Joystick
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
38
36

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mark of the Ninja: Remastered or NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered won the comparison against NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Mark of the Ninja: Remastered worth buying over NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?

Based on the metrics, Mark of the Ninja: Remastered won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC

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