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RPG 07 February 2017

A third-person action game developed by Team Ninja studio (known from titles like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden) under the supervision of Koei Tecmo company. We play as a samurai fighting against various enemies, among which we will find both humans and monsters. We cut our way through the enemies not only with conventional weaponry, but also with special abilities of our hero and the magical power enchanted in his sword. Gameplay is a mix of games like Onimusha and Dark Souls.

RPG 13 March 2020

A sequel to the souls-like game from 2017. It was developed by the creators of the first entry in the series, Team Ninja. In NiOh 2, the players once again assume the role of a samurai who faces hostile men and mythical creatures.

Adventure 12 December 2017

A refreshed version of the famous action adventure game that tells the story of a goddess in the form of a wolf that faces the evil. The HD edition features improved graphics. The developers of Okami HD aimed to retain the unique visual style of the original game and adapt it to modern standards. The original version was released in 2006 on PlayStation 2.

Action 28 August 2014

Game was created by Omega Force, Japanese studio known from such series as Dynasty Warriors or Samurai Warriors. The plot of the game refers to the Japanese mythology and focuses on the war waged with demons called Oni, which crawled out from under the ground and took over most of human settlements. Players take on the role of elite warriors, called to fight against the spreading evil. Gameplay boils down to exploration and conversations with NPCs who give us further tasks.

Action 16 October 2020

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is a DLC introducing online co-op mode for up to four players, available for free to owners of the original Sucker Punch studio game. The developers were inspired by Japanese mythology when creating it.

Action 10 November 2020

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a species hybrid developed for PCs. It allows you to take on the role of the Japanese goddess of crops, who during the campaign must both fulfill platform missions, as well as deal with rice cultivation, cooking dishes and constructing objects.

RPG 14 June 2018

An improved version of the tactical RPG God Wars: Future Past. The players are taken to a fantasy world inspired by Japanese myths and take part in an adventure of Princess Kaguya.

Fighting 14 February 2018

A 2D fighting game set in an alternative reality based on how the ancient Japanese imagined afterlife. We can choose from a roster of eight characters, each of them has different appearance, weapons and special abilities. Additionally, they all have their unique stories which we discover during the game. The feature that distinguishes this game, developed by an indie studio called DojoGames, is the lack of a health bar.

RPG 20 February 2020

A spin-off of the Way of the Samurai series in which we play the role of a samurai helping the blacksmith to raise the money he needs to free his kidnapped daughter. In Katanakami we fight against hordes of enemies, and also sell katana made in the workshop.

RPG 30 August 2018

Hyakki Castle is a role-playing game developed by Japanese studio Asakusa. The developers were inspired by the rich folklore and history of their country. The game takes place during the Edo period and revolves around a wizard sent to a stronghold that serves as a prison for the enemies of the shogunate. Somehow he manages to free himself and take control of the whole building. The player controls a four-person group of warriors sent to stop the mage.

Action 21 April 2022

Hack'n'slash with roguelike elements that takes us to a world inspired by Japanese history and mythology. In Samurai Bringer, we play as Susanoo, who must face trials of strength to regain his lost power and defeat the Yamata-no-Orochi.