Best Samurai Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 46 Samurai games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Samurai game rankings were last updated on 5/20/2026.
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1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Samurai game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,703 positive reviews and 1,521 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
2. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,313 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
3. Akane
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Akane has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,738 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2018 |
| Developer | Ludic Studios |
| Publisher | Ludic Studios |
| Steam App Id | 884260 |
4. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,331 positive reviews and 5,493 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: SHOGUN 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 34330 |
5. Shigatari
Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.
Shigatari has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2017 |
| Developer | Super Legit Games |
| Publisher | Super Legit Games |
| Steam App Id | 486380 |
6. Skulls of the Shogun
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!
Skulls of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 770 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. 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!
Sword of the Samurai has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2014 |
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| Steam App Id | 327950 |
8. Samurai Riot Definitive Edition
Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.
Samurai Riot Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2017 |
| Developer | Wako Factory |
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| Steam App Id | 658790 |
9. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,175 positive reviews and 514 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2012 |
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| Steam App Id | 201271 |
More Samurai Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 9 best Samurai games available on Steam.
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| 92 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 8/13/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/10/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,922 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/25/2017 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/29/2013 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/17/2014 | 82 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/13/2017 | 69 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2012 | 67 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Akane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Shigatari on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Skulls of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Sword of the Samurai on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Samurai Riot Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI on Steam. Steam Store.