Shinobi: Art of Vengeance 2025

About

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance came out on August 29, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, then for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. On Steam, 84% of 3,662 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 47 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 91 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 9 hours, doing everything about 17 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.

Slay the enemies in the silence of the moment. Run through the world of Shinobi full of monsters and ninja actions. Grab Oborozuki, the legendary sword, and slay evil once more. Your clan and the world are counting on you.

Story

The world lies under the boot of the ENE Corporation, a ruthless paramilitary organization led by the enigmatic Lord Ruse. The only force still able to resist is the Oboro, a clan of mystical shinobi who have guarded mankind for centuries under their leader, Joe Musashi. When ENE storms Oboro Village and slaughters nearly the entire clan, Musashi confronts Ruse and his lieutenants but is left with only a handful of survivors. Driven by grief and fury, he sets out across a hostile world on a relentless quest for vengeance against Ruse and the corporation that destroyed his home.

What is happening now

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a platform and hack-and-slash title that arrived in late August across current-generation consoles and PC. The game draws inspiration from arcade design principles, a creative choice that has sparked debate within the community. Developers have defended the arcade-influenced approach against criticism, arguing for the merit of that design philosophy, though some players have voiced disappointment with the direction. Early impressions from Switch 2 coverage have been positive, with the port notably performing well alongside other new releases on Nintendo's hardware.