Shadow Gangs Zero is an upcoming pixel art action game from developer JKM Corps. We first reported on it when a Kickstarter launched to bring the game in physical form to Neo Geo MVS/AES, Sega Dreamcast, and Genesis. There will also be digital ports to Steam, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. The game is still in development, with various beta test versions being released to backers, but the developer has announced that the Steam port will be released on 27th October 2026.
In Shadow Gangs Zero, players take control of one of two ninjas in a side-scrolling action title featuring classic retro gameplay which the developer describes as “ inspired by the golden age of arcade gaming, combining classic gameplay with detailed pixel art, fluid animation and modern refinements”. Both ninjas have the ability to transform into a powerful warrior armed with a machine gun and katana, completely changing the way players fight. Players will need to learn enemy patterns, master their attacks, and use every ability at their disposal to survive increasingly intense encounters.
Key features in Shadow Gangs Zero:
43 levels of ninja action
6 massive bosses
6 challenging mini-bosses
2 different bonus stages that return with increasing difficulty
A huge variety of enemies and combat encounters
