There are good samurai games you can play on PC right now, but nothing can beat Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a masterpiece title that we all loved in 2019. FromSoftware's iconic title is something you cannot miss, especially if you love katana-wielding and battling with other ninjas in the village.
If you love to explore Feudal Japan, an era where the best assassins exist, Sekiro is the perfect game for you. Your task is to protect lord Kuro even if it means losing your life. Of course, this is a FromSoftware game, so we expect to see soul-like skirmishes in an in-game combat. You can easily enjoy the gameplay, but be careful of the stronger enemies that will hinder your adventure as you advance in your journey.
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Onimusha Warlords
It might not be as popular as Sekiro, but Capcom's Onimusha is also an excellent start for gamers searching for an adrenaline rush inside a ninja-clad game. It's an ideal samurai game that will take you back to the Sengoku Jidai period. Here, you will play as Samanosuke, who will rescue Yuki, your cousin, from the grasp of the ruthless foes.
Fate/Samurai Remnant
Unlike Sekiro and Onimusha, Fate/Samurai Remnant of Type-Moon has a unique take on a Tsushima-like title. Since it's more of a visual novel format, it takes various approaches. If you previously played JRPG, the genre that is commonly an open-world game, you will quickly get a feel for this title. You can roam around Edo and interact with the folks here, such as Miyamoto, who will later be a legendary swordsman of his generation.
Nioh
Becoming a samurai is a challenging task that requires extensive training and discipline. In Nioh, you will take pride in fighting many opponents, as William, a sailor from Ireland. The game's setting is still in Japan, but it gives you a 1600s vibe. Apparently, there's a twist you will encounter in Nioh. Instead of facing other assassins on your way, you will be greeted by demons known as Yokai. It still borrows a soul-like approach, nonetheless.
Like A Dragon: Ishin!
If you're familiar with the Yakuza franchise, which involves classic street brawls with Japanese thugs, Like A Dragon: Ishin! of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio lends a somewhat similar element to the series. Your job was to restore peace during the Meiji dynasty, as Ryoma Sakamoto. Your mission will not stop here as you go along the way.
Update: 15 Jun 2024
