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
Steam Charts
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:
226 minutes
It needs more improvement
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
185 minutes
As others have noted, Spirit of the Samurai is a great idea bogged down by flawed execution.
It was was intriguing enough to entice me out of my abandonment of gaming to give it a try when it came on sale. I loved the idea and artistic direction of this game. The stop-motion aesthetic was a really neat idea, though the more fluid movements in the cutscenes disrupted the stop-motion feel of it. The feudal-era horror setting was an enjoyable throwback to days of playing Onimusha.
Unfortunately, the janky controls ruined the game. Movements like downing a life potion or switching to using the bow took so long that enemies could land hits easily during the animation. Turning when an enemy moves behind you also involves dropping your guard, moving the stick, and resuming guard if you want to defend. The process is so slow that, again, you're easily hit during the process. The controls were fine when facing one enemy, but became cumbersome when facing two or more - especially when they were on opposite sides of you.
The difficulty factor ramps up pretty quickly. Things started one-shotting (one hit takes one of your life balls, meaning three hits and you're dead and back to the last checkpoint) not too far in. The biggest problem with this was that it was impossible to consume life potions to offset this, because the animation to drink would start and an enemy would strike. So, basically, trying to drink a life potion had the opposite effect and cost one or two life orbs instead because of being open to attack.
The whole thing became such a chore that I just deleted it and watched a playthrough instead. I'm glad I got it on a deep sale or I'd be really torqued that I was beyond the window for requesting a refund. This game has pretty much reaffirmed my decision to overall stop playing games.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
616 minutes
Despite its flaws, I’d recommend The Spirit of The Samurai. The depth of the combat and the intriguing characters kept me engaged and leading to a positive experience.
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👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
497 minutes
[b]Summary[/b]
A friend recommended this game and I really wanted to try to enjoy it but I really couldn't. I've played the game all the way through and it was more frustrating than fun. I enjoyed the art style but the controls and gameplay were frustration for me. It felt really unpolished, it didn't really have a great feel to it.
[b]Pros:[/b]
- Unique art style
- Cutscenes are cool
- Has some good horror elements
[b]Cons:[/b]
- Really poor controls - feels super janky and doesn't register input at times
- Poor platforming - related to janky controls, gets frustrating if your inputs don't register
- Level layout is poor - you can't tell what's foreground/background and what you can't touch at times
- Annoying run back - when you die, the last save point is pretty far with no short cuts
- Poor optimization - not sure if there's a memory leak but if you run the game too long, you start losing frames
- Poor enemy design - the game isn't difficult, the enemies just hit like a truck no matter what. They're more annoying to fight than enjoyable, particularly the ones toward the end
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Negative
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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