Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Released Jan 2023
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.
85% positive · 539 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $16.99
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Evaluation
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider launched on January 12, 2023 as a complete, self-contained retro action platformer. The store description explicitly frames it as a "tight, focused experience" across eight stages — language consistent with a finished product rather than an evolving one. The only DLC released is the Original Soundtrack, which shipped on launch day (January 12, 2023) and is purely cosmetic/audio content. One post-launch patch arrived on March 28, 2023, adding bug fixes, balancing adjustments, a revamped CRT display mode, and updated music — a reasonable post-launch polish pass. No further developer communications have been posted since that date. There are no unreleased DLC items, no announced future content, no roadmap, and no seasonal or live-service elements. The developer has not communicated any plans to expand the game beyond what has already shipped. This game was designed and delivered as a complete package in the tradition of the classic 16-bit games it pays homage to.
Evidence
Game launched as a complete product with eight stages, custom abilities, and a full soundtrack — framed as a finished retro experience.
Post-launch patch delivered bug fixes, balancing tweaks, CRT mode improvements, and music additions. This is the last known developer communication.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The Arcade Crew
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge.
In the oppressed world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, humanity finds an unlikely hero. After building an army of super soldiers as weapons of war, the authoritarians unwittingly seal their own fates by bringing online the ninja warrior known as Moonrider. Conceived as a tool to preserve the totalitarian state, the Moonrider instead rejects its intended purpose and wages a relentless battle for vengeance against its creators and fellow super soldiers.
The design of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider puts the best classic action-game elements in the laser-precise sights of its starring ninja, ensuring snappy, responsive combat that’s supremely challenging.
Powerful modifier chips are hidden and guarded throughout the adventure, allowing you to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style while gaining killer advantages and abilities.
The gorgeously desolated world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider flawlessly channels the halcyon days of the 16-bit era through intricate pixel art, inspiring a striking gauntlet across eight deadly stages. From start to finish, you’ll enjoy seamless platforming action for a tight, focused experience that never lets its blade get dull.
Complementing these beautiful pixel graphics is an incredible soundtrack with a timeless, nostalgic vibe. The result is the quintessential retro experience.
● Created by Joymasher, the studio behind the amazing retro games Oniken, Odallus, and Blazing Chrome
● Authentic retro-game feeling
● Discover special modifier chips throughout your adventure and use them to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style with killer abilities
● Incredible soundtrack
● Eight deadly stages to overcome
REVENGE OF THE MOONRIDER
In the oppressed world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, humanity finds an unlikely hero. After building an army of super soldiers as weapons of war, the authoritarians unwittingly seal their own fates by bringing online the ninja warrior known as Moonrider. Conceived as a tool to preserve the totalitarian state, the Moonrider instead rejects its intended purpose and wages a relentless battle for vengeance against its creators and fellow super soldiers.
GEAR UP AND PREPARE TO BATTLE YOUR CREATORS
The design of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider puts the best classic action-game elements in the laser-precise sights of its starring ninja, ensuring snappy, responsive combat that’s supremely challenging.
Powerful modifier chips are hidden and guarded throughout the adventure, allowing you to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style while gaining killer advantages and abilities.
BEAUTIFUL PIXEL GRAPHICS COMPLEMENTED BY AN INCREDIBLE SOUNDTRACK
The gorgeously desolated world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider flawlessly channels the halcyon days of the 16-bit era through intricate pixel art, inspiring a striking gauntlet across eight deadly stages. From start to finish, you’ll enjoy seamless platforming action for a tight, focused experience that never lets its blade get dull.
Complementing these beautiful pixel graphics is an incredible soundtrack with a timeless, nostalgic vibe. The result is the quintessential retro experience.
FEATURES
● Created by Joymasher, the studio behind the amazing retro games Oniken, Odallus, and Blazing Chrome
● Authentic retro-game feeling
● Discover special modifier chips throughout your adventure and use them to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style with killer abilities
● Incredible soundtrack
● Eight deadly stages to overcome
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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