Choose SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
Choose SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 launched in 2021.
SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 vs SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 and SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (2021) is 3 years older than SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX (2024). SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (82.5% positive). 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 SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
Choose SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 270 reviews.
Both SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 and SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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
 SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 |  SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (520 reviews) | 89.3% positive (270 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (2021) is 3 years older than SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX (2024).
- SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (82.5% positive).
- SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 is Deck Unsupported, SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is Deck Verified.
SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 vs SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX — FAQ
- Which is better, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 or SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX?
- On Steam reviews SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX scores higher (89.3% positive) than SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 or SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX first?
- If you want chronology, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 (2021) came out before SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX (2024). 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 SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 and SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 and SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.