With Ghost of Tsushima out, many gamers are wondering what other samurai games they have missed out on. We wanted to have our own run of playing some of the best samurai games and decided to share our list with you. Surprisingly, there aren't many games that stick with the samurai code throughout the adventure, making it quite difficult to compile this list. So, if you're interested in finding out some of the best samurai games waiting to be played, read on.
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Nioh
If you enjoy playing the Soulsborne games, you might very well like how Nioh plays. The game closely follows the mechanics of Dark Souls while sticking to the samurai concept. Although the protagonist of Nioh isn't a native samurai, he has to quickly adapt to the foes of Sengoku-era Japan. Moreover, Nioh features many historical figures that pay tribute to the Sengoku period.
Nioh 2
Nioh 2 released just a few months ago and is a prequel to the original game. However, Nioh 2 improves upon the original game by a remarkable degree. Nioh 2 introduces players to a mysterious samurai, who is half human and half-Yokai, a supernatural warrior. You'll explore various realms of Sengoku-era Japan and improve your skillset and weaponry to take on some of the most unfathomable demons.
For Honor
For Honor isn't exactly a samurai-based game, but it does allow you to play the game as a samurai warrior. The multiplayer game allows you to choose from multiple warrior factions including Wu Lin, Vikings, Knights, and samurai warriors. Additionally, you can also select a specific type of samurai warrior from the samurai faction to further customize your playstyle. The game's player count has been rising steadily, so we recommend that you give For Honor a shot.
Samurai Shodown
Samurai Shodown was a popular fighting game back in the day, but fell to the side over the past few years. The game was rebooted in 2019 with high-resolution textures, upgraded graphical fidelity, and improved combat. Nevertheless, the story and gameplay mechanics remain unchanged from the original version of the game. If you're looking for a samurai game that offers an arcade fighting style, Samurai Shodown is worth picking up.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was developed by the same team that brought us the punishing Dark Souls series. This time, however, From Software took players to Sengoku-era Japan, putting us in the shoes of a determined shinobi known as the Wolf. The story takes us on a journey where the Wolf has to take down powerful samurai warriors, beasts, and demons to protect the Divine Heir.
Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima released just 10 days ago and has already gone on to become a best-seller for Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is set in the year 1274 when the fearsome Mongol Empire invaded the island of Tsushima. The Mongols continue to wreak havoc and conquer the people of Tsushima, requiring a fearless samurai to step forth to stop the anarchy. However, your samurai skills will not be enough to take down the brutal and outnumbering foes, requiring you to adopt a new way - the Ghost way.
