Choose First Samurai
Choose First Samurai if it matches what drew you to this matchup. First Samurai launched in 2021.
First Samurai vs Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero
First Samurai and Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. First Samurai (2021) is 3 years older than Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero (2024). Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero
Choose Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero launched in 2024.
Both First Samurai and Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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
 First Samurai |  Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vivid Image | Iridon Interactive AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- First Samurai (2021) is 3 years older than Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero (2024).
- Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
First Samurai vs Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero — FAQ
- Should I play First Samurai or Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero first?
- If you want chronology, First Samurai (2021) came out before Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero (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 First Samurai and Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.