NINJA GAIDEN 4 vs Vanquish
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Vanquish wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Vanquish is $64.14 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 4 | Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 68 |
| Quality | 71 | 85 |
| Value | 45 | 77 |
| Popularity | 32 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $69.99 | $5.85 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 181 | 18 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | NINJA GAIDEN 4 | Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2025 | May 25, 2017 |
| Developers | PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10/11, 64bit | OS: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700XT(VRAM 8GB) | Dx11 compliant video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: NINJA GAIDEN 4 or Vanquish?
Vanquish won the comparison against NINJA GAIDEN 4 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 4 worth buying over Vanquish?
Based on the metrics, Vanquish 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. Vanquish currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC