The Samurai Zone

Games featuring samurai, sword duels, honor, feudal Japan, or martial drama.

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Warlord: Awaji - Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

Sep 9, 2026

78% 👍

of 361

$24.99 on Steam More Detail

Gurei - An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.

Jul 22, 2026

83% 👍

of 321

Action · Indie · Difficult · Boss Rush · Singleplayer · 2D Platformer · Mythology · Replay Value · Platformer · Samurai · 2D · Stylized · Atmospheric · Hand-drawn · Souls-like

$15.99 -15% $13.59 on Steam More Detail

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered - The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a fresh adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.

May 27, 2026

83% 👍

of 295

Fantasy · Samurai · Strategy · JRPG · Anime · Party-Based RPG · Adventure · RPG · Turn-Based Combat · Nature · Lore-Rich · Sci-fi · 3D · Exploration · Visual Novel

$59.99 on Steam More Detail

Two Strikes - Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.

May 23, 2025

90% 👍

of 317

Fighting · Spectacle fighter · PvP · 2D Fighter · Samurai · Arcade · Multiplayer · 2D · Action · Historical · Casual · Hand-drawn · Stylized · Dark Fantasy · Ninja

$14.99 on Steam More Detail

Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Players say: In feudal Japan, shinobi Naoe and samurai Yasuke hunt enemies across an open world using stealth, parkour, and direct combat. Players like: Beautiful Japanese Landscapes · Naoe's Stealth Gameplay · Contrasting Hero Styles ·

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Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Mar 19, 2025

75% 👍

of 40k

Action-Adventure · Open World · Ninja · Samurai · Stealth · Assassins · Combat · 3D · Action · Historical · Adventure · Singleplayer · Base Building · RPG · Swordplay

$69.99 on Steam More Detail

Bloodless - Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.

Aug 29, 2024

83% 👍

of 185

Combat · Strategy · Retro · Pixel Graphics · Souls-like · Emotional · Action-Adventure · Samurai · Martial Arts · Fighting · Female Protagonist · Atmospheric · Stylized · Ninja · 2D

$14.99 on Steam More Detail

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Kenshi - Players say: Lead a customizable squad across a hostile wasteland, surviving by training, trading, fighting, and building your own settlement. Players like: Player-Made Stories · Open-Ended Freedom · Hard-Won Progress ·

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A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Dec 6, 2018

96% 👍

of 116k

Open World · Sandbox · Survival · RPG · Strategy RPG · Simulation · Immersive Sim · Post-apocalyptic · Crafting · Samurai · Swordplay · Management · Building · Base Building · Character Customization

$29.99 -60% $11.99 on Steam More Detail

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

Shigatari - Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.

Aug 25, 2017

98% 👍

of 289

RPG · Indie · Roguelike · Turn-Based Combat · Historical · Difficult · Replay Value · Samurai · Choices Matter · Adventure · Funny · Swordplay · Violent · Turn-Based

$2.99 on Steam More Detail

Samurai GUNN 2 - Players say: A fast 2D platform fighter where samurai duel with swords and limited shots in short local or online matches. Players like: Fast Lethal Combat · Easy to Learn · Couch Multiplayer ·

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Lock in! Samurai GUNN 2 is a bloody and brutally fast platform fighter for players who like short rounds and intense action. Free Edition out now!

Jul 20, 2021

92% 👍

of 782

Martial Arts · PvP · Competitive · 2D Fighter · Arcade · 2D · Controller · Anime · 4 Player Local · Local Multiplayer · Multiplayer · Fighting · Action · Early Access · Story Rich

$19.99 on Steam More Detail

Sword of the Samurai - Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!

Oct 17, 2014

91% 👍

of 160

Adventure · Simulation · Samurai · Retro · Historical · Strategy · Pixel Graphics · 1980s · RPG · RTS · Strategy RPG · Swordplay · Singleplayer · Interactive Fiction · 2D

$6.99 on Steam More Detail

Skulls of the Shogun - Players say: Lead undead samurai General Akamoto through turn-based afterlife battles, raising troops and consuming skulls to reclaim his title. Players like: Tactical, Approachable Battles · Funny Afterlife Dialogue · Local Group Matches ·

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Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!

Jul 29, 2013

90% 👍

of 871

Strategy · Indie · Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based · Comedy · Singleplayer · Tactical · Multiplayer · Turn-Based Tactics · Samurai · Cartoony · Turn-Based Combat · Funny · Local Multiplayer · 2D

$9.99 on Steam More Detail

SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル - Players say: Choose a swordsman in a 2D fighter where spacing, timing, and high-damage weapon strikes can turn a duel in one hit. Players like: Tense, tactical combat built around weapon reach, timing, and high-damage attacks. · Distinctive roster with varied characters and weapon styles. · Pixel art and character sprites, with some players also praising the soundtrack. ·

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SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL, which was the last game made for SNK’s NEOGEO back in 2004, finally makes its way onto Steam. It features everything fans expect from a fighting game such as training mode, online matches, etc.

Jun 18, 2019

90% 👍

of 568

Action · Fighting · Gore · 2D Fighter · Anime · 2D · Arcade · Classic · Pixel Graphics · Samurai · Retro

$9.99 on Steam More Detail

Armed with Wings: Rearmed - Players say: A resurrected rebel warrior battles a tyrant across Blackmist, using a lightning-charged sword and an eagle to solve puzzles and explore. Players like: Flash Game Nostalgia · Striking Art Style · Powerful-Feeling Combat ·

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You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist.

Jun 1, 2017

87% 👍

of 543

Action · Indie · Hack and Slash · 2D · Swordplay · Stylized · Platformer · Side Scroller · Puzzle Platformer · Singleplayer · Beat 'em up · Ninja · Fantasy · Assassins · 2D Fighter

$9.99 on Steam More Detail

SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada - Players say: Follow the Sanada clan through Japan’s Warring States era, fighting multi-stage battles and exploring castle towns between campaigns. Players like: Sanada Family Story · Character Development · Satisfying Combat ·

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Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period.

May 23, 2017

85% 👍

of 749

Action · Musou · Hack and Slash · Historical · Anime · Singleplayer · Samurai · Story Rich

$49.99 on Steam More Detail

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms - Players say: As Chizuru Yukimura follows the Shinsengumi to Edo, choices shape romances and branching stories amid a supernatural historical conflict. Players like: Emotional Historical Drama · Distinct Character Routes · Memorable Character Writing ·

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Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!

Mar 13, 2018

96% 👍

of 1.1k

Otome · Visual Novel · Female Protagonist · Adventure · Anime · Dating Sim · Historical · Story Rich · Mystery · Samurai · Romance · Multiple Endings · Singleplayer · Vampires · Choices Matter

$9.99 on Steam More Detail

Onimusha: Warlords - Players say: As samurai Samanosuke, battle demons in a besieged castle, rescue a princess, and absorb souls to strengthen your weapons. Players like: Satisfying Sword Combat · Dark Castle Atmosphere · Rewarding Timed Counters ·

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Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Jan 15, 2019

94% 👍

of 3.6k

Action · Violent · Hack and Slash · Classic · Samurai · Singleplayer · Ninja · Survival Horror · Third Person · Dark Fantasy · Horror · Demons · Atmospheric · Swordplay · Action-Adventure

$19.99 on Steam More Detail

Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen - Players say: An amnesiac, masked man joins a village and rises to defend it in a story-led visual novel with grid-based tactical battles. Players like: Engaging Main Story · Memorable Characters · Moving Soundtrack ·

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The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.

Jan 22, 2021

94% 👍

of 1.4k

Turn-Based Tactics · Visual Novel · Anime · Samurai · Story Rich · Lore-Rich · Fantasy · Sci-fi · Romance · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Nature · Strategy RPG · JRPG · Tactical RPG

$59.99 on Steam More Detail

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds - Players say: In Bakumatsu Kyoto, Chizuru searches for her father among the Shinsengumi, shaping a choice-driven story of samurai bonds and romance. Players like: Distinct Character Routes · Historical Ensemble Drama · Beautiful Character Art ·

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Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!

Aug 24, 2017

93% 👍

of 2.3k

Otome · Visual Novel · Female Protagonist · Romance · Anime · Historical · Story Rich · Dating Sim · Samurai · Cute · Multiple Endings · Singleplayer · Vampires · Sexual Content · Choices Matter

$9.99 on Steam More Detail

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time - Players say: Fight Aku's forces as Samurai Jack, crossing time-spanning worlds with weapon-based combat, platforming, and skill upgrades. Players like: Series Nostalgia · Faithful Visual Style · Enjoyable Combat ·

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Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior across time. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack.