JKM Corp · Press and creator kit · 16 October 2026
Shadow Gangs Zero
Arcade ninja action. Dan and Monika. Fight solo or together in two-player local co-op.
Coming to Steam for Windows on October 27, 2026.
Reviews, videos, livestreams, previews, screenshots and social posts may be published at any time.
The game
Rescue the ninjas.
Take on the Shadow Gangs.
Shadow Gangs Zero is a 2D ninja action platformer from JKM Corp. Play as Dan or Monika, rescue captive ninjas and battle the Shadow Gangs with shurikens, close combat and ninja magic. Transform into a warrior armed with a machine gun and katana, or team up in two-player local co-op.
A prequel to Shadow Gangs, developed with Neo Geo hardware at its heart. The Steam version adds enhanced visual effects, environmental detail and spatialised sound.
- Developer / publisher
- JKM Corp
- Release date
- October 27, 2026
- Platform in this kit
- PC / Windows - Steam
- Genre
- 2D ninja action platformer
- Players
- 1 player / 2-player local co-op
- Playable characters
- Dan and Monika
- Level total
- 43, including bosses, 2 bonus levels and tutorial
- Bosses / mini-bosses
- 6 bosses / 6 mini-bosses
- Campaigns
- Arcade / Branching / Full
- Coverage timing
- No embargo of any kind
43 levels
Includes boss levels, two bonus levels and the tutorial.
Two playable heroes
Choose Dan or Monika for solo play, or fight together in two-player local co-op.
Fight and transform
Shurikens, close combat and ninja magic; transformations add a machine gun and katana.
Six bosses and six mini-bosses
Learn attack patterns and take on large enemies and action set pieces.
Three campaign choices
Arcade for a focused run, Branching for route choices, or Full for every stage.
Arcade roots, modern refinements
Detailed pixel art, fluid animation, no stage time limit, health pickups and fast restarts.
Downloadable copy
Documents for your coverage
Six pages of game information and media resources.
Quick facts and links in a compact PDF.
Editable announcement copy.
Short and long copy, feature list and credits.
Quick start, controls and capture information.
Captions, sizes and artwork provenance.
14 gameplay captures · 1920 x 1080 PNG
Screenshots
Click any image to open the full-size file. The original captures and CRT effects are retained. See the asset guide for processing details.
Transparent PNG
Logos
Key art
Additional 6688 x 3764 upscaled cover · Existing super-resolution raster; the original 1672 x 941 cover is also included.
Menu illustrations
Promotional artwork at native 320 x 224 resolution and exact 4x pixel enlargements at 1280 x 896. These illustrations are artwork, not gameplay screenshots.
Official trailer · 1080p · 60 fps
The trailer
Watch or download the official 44-second Steam trailer below. It is the only video included in the full press kit.
Steam trailer
Includes music, promotional lettering and the Steam wishlist call to action. 44 seconds.
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Short description
Shadow Gangs Zero is a 2D ninja action platformer from JKM Corp. Play as Dan or Monika, rescue captive ninjas and battle the Shadow Gangs with shurikens, close combat and ninja magic. Transform into a warrior armed with a machine gun and katana, or team up in two-player local co-op.
Background
About JKM Corp
JKM Corp is the developer and publisher of Shadow Gangs and Shadow Gangs Zero. Its games draw on classic arcade ninja action, combining combat, transformations and large boss encounters.
Music by Soufiane Naim, Clayton Tapp and Crisps. Crisps also arranged Soufiane and Clayton's compositions into chiptune.
Review keys · Interviews · Creator support
Contact JKM Corp
Include your channel or publication link when requesting a Steam key. Keys are delivered separately. A complimentary key does not require coverage or a positive review.
No embargo of any kind. Coverage may be published at any time.
Using the assets
The supplied images and video are provided for editorial coverage of Shadow Gangs Zero. Credit JKM Corp where practical and preserve logo proportions. For additional permissions or standalone soundtrack use, contact the studio.