Games with a samurai theme have a special appeal for gamers. Samurai-themed games are usually synonymous with Japanese things.. Samurai themselves are synonymous with combat and the use of their very distinctive weapons. In this article, Dafunda will provide information on some of the best samurai games available for Android and PC devices.
Samurai were an elite class of warriors who played an important role in Japanese history from the late 12th century to the early 19th century. They were known for their exceptional martial skills, especially in using swords and crossbows, as well as for the strict code of conduct they followed known as bushido, or “the way of the warrior”.
Here’s a list of the best samurai games for Android and PC
Here is a list of samurai-themed games designed for players interested in taking on the role of a samurai.
1. Ghost of Tsushima
This game was released by Sony together with Sucker Punch in 2020. This game made it into the Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards 2020. this game is a game that will spoil the players with a very stunning visual display.
2. Revenge of Warrior
Revenge of Warrior is an RPG game where players will be presented with various very fierce battles. This game is filled with many fights between samurai who are ferocious in a big battle.
3. Total War: Shogun 2
Although this game has been released since 2011, it is still the best among other Totar War game series according to gamers. Here you will play the role of a leader of a clan who is also a war general, so you must have good skills in leading troops.
4. Ninja X – Samurai Warrior
Is a game that presents a very tense duel game equipped with quality graphics and sound effects that trigger the adrenaline of the players to increase and make players feel like they are really in the samurai world.
5. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
This game is a kind of real time strategy game that carries the samurai theme. Players are required to form a small army and afterwards are required to carry out actions such as sabotage and murder carried out by infiltrating a very tightly guarded fort. This infiltration certainly makes players think seriously enough to make the best strategy that can be used.
6. Samurai II: Vengeance
This game is a classic samurai game created by Madfinger. In it players will fight with many enemies and like entering into a very tough and epic battle from ancient Japanese samurai warfare.
7. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game developed by FromSoftware and released by Activision. This game tells the story of a shinobi known as Wolf who one day tries to take his revenge on the samurai clan that has attacked him. The game itself takes place during the Sengoku period in Japan.
8. Legacy of Warrior
This game is an action RPG game that allows players to immerse themselves in the battle between samurai. In this game the player will act as a samurai hero who will capture his nemesis.
9. Nioh
Then there’s Nioh, a game often compared to Dark Souls because both games have similar difficulty levels. In Nioh, players are required to strategize carefully in attacking enemies in order to avoid defeat.
10. Samurai Siege: Alliance Wars
This game is one of the most fun samurai-themed games with a multiplayer combat strategy. In this game, players are required to protect their village from attacks by hordes of enemy ninjas, samurai and wild creatures. Here players can also attack other players, loot, or join other players and form strong alliances.
11. Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
Like the rest of the Samuai Warriors series, Spirit of Sanada is also set during the Sengoku period in Japan. This period of political and military conflict seems to involve the Daimyo and their clans sending troops to fight each other for power.
12. Glory Ages – Samurais
This game will take players back to Japan in medieval times. There players will experience sword battles between samurai and meet with intelligent opponents. This game also provides ten different locations with different weather conditions.
13. Onimusha: Warlords
The plot of the game will be set in the Sengoku period and will focus on a samurai named Samanosuke Akechi. It is said that Samanosuke Akechi fought against the forces of Nobunaga Oda and after Nobunaga’s death, Samanosuke continues his efforts to save Princess Yuki who is currently being held captive by a demon who is working with Nobunaga’s forces.
14. For Honor
This game is one of the games that is suitable for those of you who like commotion. How not, in this game players will fight with many enemies in one map. Players can also use a variety of characters from four different factions. Apart from samurai, in this game there are also vikings who are also ready to fight to finish off the enemies that come their way.
15. Samurai Slayer
In this game, players will act as a ninja figure from Japan. It is said that the enemy army is currently attacking the palace and the player as a ninja must take revenge for his kingdom.
16. Samurai Shodown 2019
This game got its reboot version in 2019. But even though it has gotten a reboot, this game still has the same exciting gameplay and story plot as the one before getting a reboot.
17. sumiKen: Ink Samurai Run
sumiKen: Ink Samurai Run is a katana sword game that is presented in a very unique Japanese sumie ink painting style . The game also features fast-paced gameplay and has a beautiful mountainous landscape set as its backdrop.
These are the recommendations for the best Samurai games of all time for Android and PC platforms. After seeing the list, which game do you think has a really exciting story? Don’t forget to keep visiting Dafunda.
