Within the blade
Released Aug 2019
Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.
85% positive · 356 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $10.99
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Evaluation
Within the Blade launched on August 17, 2019 after a lengthy Early Access development period during which Ametist Studio regularly shipped new content — adding acts, bosses, enemies, weapons, and game modes across numerous updates from 2017 through 2019. The game reached its full 1.0 release in August 2019, including a New Game+ mode added shortly after launch. The most recent developer post, from September 1, 2022, was a minor patch (Update 1.1.0.8) that raised the max level cap and fixed a small animation bug. There have been no developer communications of any kind since that date — nearly four years of silence as of June 2026. No DLC has been listed, no expansions or future content have been announced, and the store description describes the game as a complete product with no mention of upcoming additions. The game launched as a finished package and has received only maintenance-level patches post-launch, with no sustained major content update pattern. Development appears to have concluded.
Evidence
Last developer communication: Update 1.1.0.8 raised the max level cap from 52 to 54 and fixed a void monk animation bug. No posts from the developer have appeared since this date.
Post-launch update added a Load Game option and New Game Plus / New Game Plus Plus modes, rounding out the final feature set of the released game.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ametist studio
Achievements
78
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Within the blade is a game in the genre of stealth and platforming with elements of RPG, in which the player plays as the Shinobi (Ninja). The player can gain experience when killing enemies and eventually be able to unlock more advanced ninjutsu.
Going through the levels the player will collect the various ingredients in which he can craft weapons: shurikens, poisons, elixirs, grenades, mines, as well as the main weapon the Ninjato and Kusarigama. At the end of each level the player gains experience for the past level completed, the game utilizes a stealth mechanic in which hide and seek can be your best weapon of defense and offense. Being able to hide in the shadows and deliver crucial and critical blows to an enemy can also give you experience in the end.
After each level the player will be returned back to their home village in which they are able to purchase weapons, items and more advanced ninjutsu in the game.
In 1560 A.D - Japan’s last Shogunate lost full control over the realm causing an eventual explosion into a massive civil war with other provinces of the once mighty empire. Anarchy reigned through the country as the different clans waged an all-out bloody war for supremacy. One clan "Steel Claw" in particular led by their Daimyo (Military Leader) Mamoru Imai, began seeking the knowledge of old forbidden practices and worshiping dark entities in order to try and place a curse upon his enemies. Mamoru was soon to be infected by the spirit of a vindictive and very malevolent Samurai warlord. Through this infection, "Steel Claw" began a campaign of total chaos and hatred spreading vile darkness through the lands, infecting other nations along with it. The demonically possessed Daimyo allies himself with nine other powerful demons and forges a massive army born from hatred and fueled by blood. No one army can withstand him. All hope is on the detachment of the shinobi clan "Black Lotus", operations of sabotage only can weaken the power of Mamoru. The warlord must be assassinated or Japan will crumble into dust.
Going through the levels the player will collect the various ingredients in which he can craft weapons: shurikens, poisons, elixirs, grenades, mines, as well as the main weapon the Ninjato and Kusarigama. At the end of each level the player gains experience for the past level completed, the game utilizes a stealth mechanic in which hide and seek can be your best weapon of defense and offense. Being able to hide in the shadows and deliver crucial and critical blows to an enemy can also give you experience in the end.
After each level the player will be returned back to their home village in which they are able to purchase weapons, items and more advanced ninjutsu in the game.
Story
In 1560 A.D - Japan’s last Shogunate lost full control over the realm causing an eventual explosion into a massive civil war with other provinces of the once mighty empire. Anarchy reigned through the country as the different clans waged an all-out bloody war for supremacy. One clan "Steel Claw" in particular led by their Daimyo (Military Leader) Mamoru Imai, began seeking the knowledge of old forbidden practices and worshiping dark entities in order to try and place a curse upon his enemies. Mamoru was soon to be infected by the spirit of a vindictive and very malevolent Samurai warlord. Through this infection, "Steel Claw" began a campaign of total chaos and hatred spreading vile darkness through the lands, infecting other nations along with it. The demonically possessed Daimyo allies himself with nine other powerful demons and forges a massive army born from hatred and fueled by blood. No one army can withstand him. All hope is on the detachment of the shinobi clan "Black Lotus", operations of sabotage only can weaken the power of Mamoru. The warlord must be assassinated or Japan will crumble into dust.
Features
- Fast and Dynamic Gameplay
- 10 Powerful Bosses With Unique Abilities
- Dynamic Battles With Vivid Animations
- Dismemberment and Gore
- Stealth
- The different types of enemies, that will require different battle tactics to defeat.
- Craft (more 200 Recipes)
- Lot of Perks and Abilities
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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