NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound vs SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is $12.53 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: Ragebound | SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 66 |
| Quality | 89 | 84 |
| Value | 57 | 76 |
| Popularity | 28 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.25 | $10.72 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 83.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14 | 63 |
Where to buy
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
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Details and requirements
| Item | NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound | SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 31, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Developers | The Game Kitchen | SEGA, Lizardcube |
| Publishers | Dotemu, Joystick | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core Quad Q8300 or AMD Phenom II X3 710 | Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 2GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1 GB or Intel Arc A310 LP, 4 GB |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | DETAILS: 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound or SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance?
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance 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 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound worth buying over SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance?
Based on the metrics, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance 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. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC