Best Samurai Games on Steam
Steam currently has 55 Samurai games available to download and play. 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 6/20/2026.
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1. Kenshi
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.
Kenshi holds the #1 spot for "best Samurai game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,947 positive reviews and 5,156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kenshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi Games |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi Games |
| Steam App Id | 233860 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,961 positive reviews and 1,528 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,595 positive reviews and 23 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 |
4. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,406 positive reviews and 5,876 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
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| Steam App Id | 2215430 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,775 positive reviews and 134 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 |
6. Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
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!
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,076 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.49 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2018 |
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| Publisher | Idea Factory International |
| Steam App Id | 733340 |
7. Bladesong
The ultimate swordmaking game. Forge unique weapons with freeform blade shaping and modular hilts, perfectly balanced to your customers’ needs. Master the art of smithing and uncover the secrets of Eren Keep, a last haven of a dying world – or so they say.
Bladesong has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,568 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bladesong on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2026 |
| Franchise | Mythwright |
| Developer | SUN AND SERPENT creations |
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| Steam App Id | 2305640 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,401 positive reviews and 5,676 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 |
9. Onimusha: Warlords
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!
Onimusha: Warlords has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,416 positive reviews and 229 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 761600 |
10. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
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!
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,178 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.49 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2017 |
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| Publisher | Idea Factory International |
| Steam App Id | 589530 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,640 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 8/13/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,314 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/10/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/13/2018 | 91 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 1/22/2026 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,738 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/24/2017 | 89 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/25/2017 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/22/2021 | 89 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/20/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2013 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/18/2019 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/10/2025 | 84 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/25/2019 | 84 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 6/25/2015 | 84 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/23/2025 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/12/2020 | 83 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). Akane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 1). Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, September 8). Bladesong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). Onimusha: Warlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 1). Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds on Steam. Steam Store.