Okinawa Rush

Okinawa Rush

Released Oct 2021

Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.

81% positive · 148 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Okinawa Rush launched on October 21, 2021 as a complete game. In the weeks following launch, the developer shipped a series of patches (1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 between October and November 2021) addressing bugs, balance issues, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback. No major post-launch content expansions were released — these updates were maintenance patches rather than new content additions. On May 27, 2023, the developer posted a notable update explaining that the game had parted ways with its publisher (No Gravity Games) and was returning to full indie status, including a significant price drop. Crucially, that post mentioned they "will update the game more in the coming weeks" — a general statement of intent — but no named DLC, expansion, or roadmap was ever published, and there have been no developer communications since that May 2023 post. The game has no unreleased DLC listed on the store, no announced post-launch content roadmap, and no sustained pattern of major content releases after launch. The single mention of future updates in the May 2023 post was vague and has not been followed up. With no developer communication since May 27, 2023 — over three years of silence — and no outstanding commitments, the game is best understood as a complete product that shipped as a finished experience and received a round of post-launch polish patches.
Evidence
Okinawa Rush launched as a complete game on October 21, 2021.
news post · Oct 21, 2021 source content shipped
high
Developer announced departure from publisher (No Gravity Games), price drop, and a vague mention of future updates 'in the coming weeks' — but no specific content was named or delivered after this post. This is the last known developer communication.
news post · May 27, 2023 source ambiguous
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Sokaikan ltd
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

FEATURES:

• Custom-made fighting engine with unique moves for each character.

• Fight with swords, nunchakus, and bo staffs.

• Engaging story told with carefully crafted pixel-art cut-scenes.

• Dramatic electro soundtrack by Brassica and the Miller bros.

• Many different enemies, each with their own moveset and weapons.

• Intense boss battles.

• Arcade mode for those who want to jump straight into the action.

• Parry any attacks, projectiles, and traps!

• Upload your high scores and compete globally with other players!

• Discover many secrets and hidden areas!

• Play together in a local co-op mode, and heal each other to achieve victory!

SUMMARY:

The Black Mantis clan has come to Okinawa...

Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer set in a mystical, fantasy version of Okinawa.

The fast, fluid combat system brings with it many moves, combos, juggles, and an intuitive parrying system.

Fight to gain the top spot on our online scoreboard!

🎮🕹️ Controls disclaimer: 🕹️🎮

1 Player: keyboard (not mappable) or pad (you can change controls)

2 Players: controllers recommended! No support for two players on same keyboard.

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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