Shadow Gangs Zero

Shadow Gangs Zero is a fast-paced 2D ninja action platformer inspired by arcade games. You play as Dan or Monika and fight to rescue captive ninjas from the Shadow Gangs. You can play alone as either character or team up with another player in local co-op, with Dan and Monika fighting side by side.

Fight as a ninja

You throw shurikens, battle enemies at close range and use ninja magic. You can also transform into a powerful warrior armed with a machine gun and katana, changing how you fight. Learning enemy patterns and making use of your abilities helps you survive increasingly intense encounters.

43 levels

The adventure spans 43 levels in ruined cities, neon cyberpunk environments, imposing castles and other locations. Missions introduce new enemies, situations and challenges. Along the way, you face 6 bosses, 6 massive mini-bosses, a variety of enemies and combat encounters, and 2 bonus stages that return with increasing difficulty.

Play together

In 2-player local co-op, one player controls Dan and the other Monika. You fight side by side through the levels, combining attacks, rescuing ninjas and taking on enemies, mini-bosses and bosses.

Arcade design

The game is built around Neo Geo hardware, with large animated characters, multiple parallax layers, detailed environments and action-focused encounters. The Steam version adds enhanced visual effects, extra environmental detail and spatialised sound.

Challenge and recovery

There is no time limit on stages, so you can explore and fight at your own pace. Health pickups offer chances to recover, and fast restarts get you back into the action after defeat. Encounters reward learning, timing and skill.