SHADOW GANGS ZERO - COPY FOR PRESS AND CREATORS Updated 16 October 2026 ONE SENTENCE An arcade ninja action platformer with 43 levels, two playable heroes, local co-op and transformations that bring a machine gun and katana to the fight. 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. LONG DESCRIPTION Shadow Gangs Zero brings the series back to a pixel-art world inspired by classic arcade ninja action. Play as Dan or Monika and fight to rescue captive ninjas from the Shadow Gangs, either solo or side by side in two-player local co-op. Use shurikens, close combat and ninja magic, then transform into a powerful warrior armed with a machine gun and katana. The adventure spans ruined cities, industrial areas, forests, castles and temple gardens, with six challenging bosses and six massive mini-bosses. There are 43 levels in total, including boss levels, two bonus levels and the tutorial. Choose an Arcade, Branching or Full campaign to shape your run. No stage time limit, health pickups and fast restarts support the arcade challenge. Developed with Neo Geo hardware at its heart, the Steam version adds enhanced visual effects, additional environmental detail and spatialised sound. Shadow Gangs Zero launches on Steam for Windows on October 27, 2026. KEY FEATURES 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. STUDIO BOILERPLATE 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 CREDITS Music by Soufiane Naim, Clayton Tapp and Crisps. Crisps also arranged the compositions by Soufiane Naim and Clayton Tapp into chiptune. A separate 15-track soundtrack is listed on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/5250330/Shadow_Gangs_Zero_Soundtrack/ LEVEL COUNT The 43-level total includes boss levels, the two bonus levels and the tutorial. These are not additional to the 43. TIMING AND CONTACT Steam release: October 27, 2026. No embargo of any kind. Coverage may be published at any time. Press / creator contact: help@shadowgangs.net