Ninja Hanrei
Early access since Nov 2020
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
83% positive · 280 reviews
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Ninja Hanrei launched into Early Access on November 29, 2020, with a store page explicitly promising future updates including more skins, levels, and worlds. The developer (a solo developer operating as DynKen) posted a handful of updates through 2020 and 2021, and on June 1, 2022 released a level editor as a new feature. That June 2022 post, however, also contained a candid note that the developer was struggling with motivation and intended to take a break from active development — they committed only to fixing major bugs for the time being. Since June 1, 2022, there have been no further communications, patches, or announcements of any kind. The game remains in Early Access, has never reached a 1.0 release, and the originally promised content additions have not been delivered. Given the absence of any developer activity since June 1, 2022, and the explicit mention of low motivation at the time of that last post, it is unclear whether development is continuing.
Evidence
Developer released a level editor but stated they lacked motivation and were taking a break from active progress. Last official communication from the developer.
Launch announcement reiterating that the game will be updated with more skins, levels, and worlds
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
DynKen
Achievements
54
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
Explore 2 Worlds with 14 extensive Levels each.
Kill all the enemies you find.
Successfully Jump all Platforms.
Collect as much coins as possible.
Destroy the two bosses in the Game and survive.
Obtain your highest score on the Endless Mode
Unlock 6 different types of Powers.
Use and buy skins
The game has Pixel Art Platforms and Background Painted Digitally.
The Music has been made with traditional and modern oriental instruments.
The Game Will be Updated, with more skins, Levels and Worlds.
Explore 2 Worlds with 14 extensive Levels each.
Kill all the enemies you find.
Successfully Jump all Platforms.
Collect as much coins as possible.
Destroy the two bosses in the Game and survive.
Obtain your highest score on the Endless Mode
Unlock 6 different types of Powers.
Use and buy skins
The game has Pixel Art Platforms and Background Painted Digitally.
The Music has been made with traditional and modern oriental instruments.
The Game Will be Updated, with more skins, Levels and Worlds.
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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