NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black vs YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z is $20.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black | YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 59 |
| Quality | 78 | 54 |
| Value | 59 | 71 |
| Popularity | 29 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.14 | $7.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.2% positive | 64.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 40 | 0 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black | YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 23, 2025 | March 21, 2014 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Spark Unlimited, comcept Inc. |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10/11, 64bit | Windows® |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 以上, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 XT 以上 | Quad core 2.7 GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1080 8GB以上, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700XT 8GB以上 ※VRAM8GB以上必須 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black or YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z?
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black won the comparison against YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z 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 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black worth buying over YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z?
Based on the metrics, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black 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. YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC