A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
4 Players in Game
51 All-Time Peak
62,43 Rating
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4 Players in Game
51 All-Time Peak
62,43 Rating
At the moment, The Spirit of the Samurai has 4 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 51.
The Spirit of the Samurai Player Count
The Spirit of the Samurai monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-03 |
1 |
-38.62% |
| 2025-02 |
2 |
-29.44% |
| 2025-01 |
4 |
-82.93% |
| 2024-12 |
24 |
0% |
318 Total Reviews
207 Positive Reviews
111 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
The Spirit of the Samurai has garnered a total of 318 reviews, with 207 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for The Spirit of the Samurai over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
701 minutes
You are a stop motion samurai and thats all u need to know..
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
655 minutes
The worst game I've been playing last 5y years.
Really bad everything: fights, platforming, bosses.
More or less normal is narrative. But everything rest will make you suffer.
Money wasted.
UPD: and the cherry on the top - Looks like i get the Sojobo boss with the level less than it was planned and i can barely hit him. 5 minutes of fight and i could remove about 25% of boss health bar. Now game is incompletable.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
258 minutes
Game is cool looking. But can't parry good cuz the game's Claymation shutter effect throws me off so much, smooth setting or open up the parry window to cover for those missing frames , could fix. I've completed Elden Ring and the like but can't time the parrys in this game. I mean wtf. how could you develop a game in such a bubble that you don't realize that your own self inducing Claymation shutters are fucking with the games timing. Hubris is a word cuz this is shit. I hear that other action Claymation games have the same issue. Art is not greater than gameplay in games. Claymation in games where timing is a thing- fucking brilliant . Cuz wow.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
675 minutes
I mean its a nice game with a nice story, im just about to beat it... Its bittersweet ya know_ even it is good it lacks optimization with combat, you get overwhelmed not beacuse you lack skills, but because your character gets locked on a single react animation which allows your enemies to take advantage of it, one thing you can trigger on enemies if you are familiar enough with combat, and its still pretty janky lmao. FIX IT GUYS I LOVE YOU I BELEIVE IN YOU!!
I Recommend it because this will make Spirit Of The Samurai 2 way much better than this
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
491 minutes
The stop-motion visuals are very well done and do most, if not all, the heavy lifting in making this game appealing. I'm giving this a recommendation only because the artstyle is so cool, but beware if you're expecting a well designed gameplay experience to go with it.
My critique regarding the combat :
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[*]Enemies break out of hitstun at random, making any fight with more than one opponent nearly impossible. This forces you to inch across the level in order to aggro one enemy at a time.
[*]The parry is essentially useless. It stuns and pushes enemies outside your attack range, however by the time you close the distance, the stun has already worn off. It's much more efficient to just full guard and counter attack for most situations, making most of the fights extremely tedious.
[*]The majority of the unlocked moves have too long of a wind-up time, or are too short range. Enemies constantly dodge backwards or get pushed away by your initial combo, making 90% of the skills not worth using.
[*]Most of the gameplay is trial-and-error. You walked forward too fast? You aggro'd 3 enemies and die. You pushed a box into a corner? You needed to position it correctly to jump to a ledge and there's no way to get it out of the corner - die and try again.
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It's a brutal slog to get to the final boss, but if your a masochist and want to see all the cool stop-motion artwork, it can be a fun game to complete over a weekend.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
The Spirit of the Samurai Steam Achievements
The Spirit of the Samurai offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 20 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
The finder
Give an item to Anako
The tree spirit
You talk to the kodamas in dreams
The flying cat
Chisai surpasses the heights in Cemetery Level
The collector
Get 100 Incense
Spiritual affluence
Get 500 Incense
Master of war
Get 60 kills
Revenant
Takeshi gets his body back
Sword apprentice
Unlock 2 hits
Bow apprentice
Get 15 kills by bow
Bow Master
Get 30 kills by bow
Sword Master
Unlock 4 hits
God of the Bow
Get 50 kills by bow
God of the Sword
Unlock 7 hits
Kunai warrior
Get 10 kills by Kunais
Kunai master
Get 25 kills by Kunais
The Spirit of the Samurai
Finish the game.
Invincible
Kill the Gashadokuro
The Spirit of the Samurai Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II x2 550
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850
- Storage: 12 GB available space
The Spirit of the Samurai has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
The Spirit of the Samurai Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 3 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Patch #1: Combat Improvements, Performance Optimization, and Much More!
Date: 2024-12-20 15:17:21
In our first patch, we’ve improved combat, optimized performances, fixed some nasty bugs, and much more!
👍 : 89 |
👎 : 4
Patch #2: Steam Deck Performance Improvements and Even More Optimization!
Date: 2025-01-13 10:09:19
In our second patch, we’ve made some significant improvements to performance on the Steam Deck!
👍 : 81 |
👎 : 0
Patch #3: New Boss Added and New Cinematics Revealed!
Date: 2025-02-19 16:45:47
In our third patch, we’ve added a new boss, multiple new cinematics, and lots of quality of life changes.
👍 : 84 |
👎 : 0
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