NINDO Guardian of the Starlit Shadow

Who This Game Is / Isn’t For

[Important: This is an Early Access (MVP) minimal build]
・No need to rush your purchase. If it’s not for you, refunds are OK.
・This is a deck-building roguelite built around the tactile feel that “every turn’s choice matters.”
・A story- or cutscene-heavy experience is not included in this title (that direction is being considered for a separate project).

・The demo allows you to play through the first layer. The content is identical to the full version; only the automatic ending after clearing Layer 1 is exclusive to the demo.

・If you are satisfied after playing the demo, we recommend purchasing the full (Early Access) version.

[Who it’s for]
・Players who enjoy building their own win conditions through deck construction
・Players who want to feel each turn’s decision meaningfully affect the outcome
・Players who like 20–40 minute roguelite runs they can replay
・Players who enjoy touching a game in its early stage and watching it grow

[Who it isn’t for (we recommend waiting for the full release)]
・Players who prefer to relax and enjoy the game only after it’s fully complete
・Players seeking a long, story- or presentation-driven experience
・Players expecting a large roster of characters/cards from day one

[Current scope (will be kept up to date with real measurements)]
・One run: 20–40 minutes
・Playable characters: 1
・Cards: 75

Development & Update Policy

Release Approach: Ship each feature as it’s ready (small, frequent releases).

Critical Issues: Progress-blocking bugs will be addressed promptly via hotfixes.

[Community & reporting]
・All feedback is centralized in the Steam Community discussions.
・We’ll share status via News posts and update announcements.

[Pricing & before you buy]
・Early Access uses a modest price; we plan to increase the price for the full release (in line with added content).
・Please check “Who it’s for / isn’t for” before purchasing. If it’s not your thing, please refund—your time matters most when the game truly fits you.

About the Game

NINDO Guardian of the Starlit Shadow is a ninja-themed roguelike deckbuilding game set in a beautifully stylized Japanese world.
Face powerful enemies, grow through choices, and craft your own unique path of strategy and strength.

Key Features

🖼️ Striking Visuals: Anime Meets Traditional Japan
Explore a vivid world where classic Japanese aesthetics blend with colorful anime-style visuals. Unique characters and enemies bring this world to life.

🃏 Deckbuilding with Tactical Depth
Choose new cards after each battle to strengthen your deck. Use ninjutsu, martial arts, and ultimate techniques to outsmart your foes.

🔁 Roguelite Replayability
Each dungeon run offers new encounters and events. Learn from defeat, grow stronger, and dive back into the challenge.

📖 Storytelling through Flavor Text
Discover the pasts and fates of the ninja through the rich flavor text on cards and items.

Gameplay Flow

• Traverse procedurally generated maps filled with battles and events

• Play cards strategically to defeat your enemies

• Strengthen your deck with new cards, items, and gear

Forge your own NINDO — the way of the ninja.