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 114,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,274 positive reviews and 5,067 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 38,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,801 positive reviews and 1,524 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,410 positive reviews and 14 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 93,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,048 positive reviews and 5,718 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 2,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,749 positive reviews and 131 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 1,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,048 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2018 |
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| Publisher | Idea Factory International |
| Steam App Id | 733340 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,609 positive reviews and 5,516 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Samurai games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,335 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2026 |
| Franchise | Mythwright |
| Developer | SUN AND SERPENT creations |
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| Steam App Id | 2305640 |
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 3,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,212 positive reviews and 214 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. Shigatari
Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.
Shigatari 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 287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 7 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 |
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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 | 94 | $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 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,738 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 1/22/2026 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/25/2017 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 8/24/2017 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/22/2021 | 89 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/20/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/18/2019 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2013 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/25/2019 | 84 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 6/25/2015 | 84 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/10/2025 | 84 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/23/2025 | 83 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/12/2020 | 82 | $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, July 9). Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Bladesong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). Onimusha: Warlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Shigatari on Steam. Steam Store.