What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~17.9k
(P10–P90: 7.1k – 39.3k)
Gross revenue: ~$249k
(P10–P90: $99.5k – $547k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Visuals & audio85% positive · 110 mentions
“Incredibly fun game! Old school to the max but not masochistic! It seems really insane at first but once you get used to the controls and start earning some chips / abilities, it's fun as hell and actually super casual. It gives the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics80% positive · 81 mentions
“Incredibly fun game! Old school to the max but not masochistic! It seems really insane at first but once you get used to the controls and start earning some chips / abilities, it's fun as hell and actually super casual. It gives the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI75% positive · 59 mentions
“Incredibly fun game! Old school to the max but not masochistic! It seems really insane at first but once you get used to the controls and start earning some chips / abilities, it's fun as hell and actually super casual. It gives the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance75% positive · 52 mentions
“This is a nice looking 2D retro style game which is a combination of Shinobi, Ninja Gaiden, Contra, Mega Man, and perhaps many more. It is a good attempt to pay tribute to those games and it succeeds at making you nostalgic for those old…”
Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 23 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing80% positive · 46 mentions
“Incredibly fun game! Old school to the max but not masochistic! It seems really insane at first but once you get used to the controls and start earning some chips / abilities, it's fun as hell and actually super casual. It gives the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value67% positive · 43 mentions
“Incredibly fun game! Old school to the max but not masochistic! It seems really insane at first but once you get used to the controls and start earning some chips / abilities, it's fun as hell and actually super casual. It gives the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity89% positive · 37 mentions
“Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a decent game that is heavily inspired by Mega Man X8 and Shinobi, but it’s flawed in many aspects, especially when it comes to boss fights, the difficulty, and storytelling. It plays like Mega Man Zero and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal300 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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