Classic Fighter Ninja Master’s Arrives on Steam With Rollback Netcode and 25% Launch Discount

SNK has officially brought one of its lesser-known arcade fighting classics to modern PC players. Ninja Master’s: The Scroll of the Ninja Emperor, originally released in 1996, is now available on Steam as part of the NEOGEO Premium Selection series. The updated release preserves the original arcade gameplay while introducing modern online features, including rollback netcode, and launches with a 25% introductory discount available until July 11.

Set in the fictional feudal land of Jipangu, Ninja Master’s features a roster of 12 unique fighters, including ninjas, swordsmen, monks, thieves, and powerful boss characters. One of the game's defining mechanics is the ability to switch instantly between armed and unarmed combat, creating dynamic battles that reward quick decision-making and strategic play. Every character also offers multiple combo routes, giving the game surprising depth even by modern fighting game standards.

The Steam edition adds a range of quality-of-life improvements designed for both casual and competitive players. Alongside rollback netcode for smooth online matches, the game includes 9-player online lobbies, Tournament Mode with multiple bracket formats, a fully featured Practice Mode, Time Attack Mode, Gallery Mode, and Steam achievements. These additions transform the 1996 arcade title into a much more complete package while preserving its original visuals and gameplay.

The release reflects SNK's ongoing effort to revive its classic fighting game catalog for modern audiences. Following recent announcements surrounding The King of Fighters XV, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and other legacy franchises, Ninja Master’s gives players another opportunity to experience a forgotten NEOGEO gem with contemporary online functionality. With its limited-time 25% launch discount and extensive feature upgrades, the game offers both longtime fans and newcomers an excellent reason to rediscover one of SNK's most unique fighting games.