Choose Lotion samurai
Choose Lotion samurai if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lotion samurai launched in 2020.
Lotion samurai vs Shin Lotion Samurai
Lotion samurai and Shin Lotion Samurai both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Lotion samurai (2020) is 1 year older than Shin Lotion Samurai (2021). Lotion samurai is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Shin Lotion Samurai (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shin Lotion Samurai
Choose Shin Lotion Samurai if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shin Lotion Samurai launched in 2021.
Both Lotion samurai and Shin Lotion Samurai sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Lotion samurai |  Shin Lotion Samurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Retsu Teikoku | Retsu Teikoku |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Lotion samurai (2020) is 1 year older than Shin Lotion Samurai (2021).
- Lotion samurai is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Shin Lotion Samurai (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Lotion samurai is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shin Lotion Samurai has no Deck rating yet.
Lotion samurai vs Shin Lotion Samurai — FAQ
- Should I play Lotion samurai or Shin Lotion Samurai first?
- If you want chronology, Lotion samurai (2020) came out before Shin Lotion Samurai (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Lotion samurai and Shin Lotion Samurai similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Lotion samurai run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lotion samurai is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shin Lotion Samurai doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.