Rank 01Why this
Also Spectacle fighter and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like SAMURAI MAIDEN
- 28 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked SAMURAI MAIDEN also play
The closest matches to SAMURAI MAIDEN: Fate/Samurai Remnant, Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Bullet Girls Phantasia, and Nights of Azure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Ninja and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
- $49.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Shares combo based combat with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 04 
Bullet Girls Phantasia
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Rank 05 
Nights of Azure
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Rank 06 
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Why this: Shares parry counter with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Rank 07 
Ed-0: Zombie Uprising
Why this: Also Ninja and Spectacle fighter, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Rank 08 
SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS
Why this: Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SAMURAI MAIDEN
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: SHADE Inc.
- Price: $26.99−55%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 66% of 149 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Flashy combat animations feel rewarding
- Ninja skills feel unique and versatile
- Parry counters are powerful and satisfying
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Lighthearted
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Devil May Cry HD Collection
Why this: Shares combo based combat with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
Why this: Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
SENRAN KAGURA Peach Ball
Why this: Same lighthearted mood as SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SAMURAI MAIDEN at current Steam store prices.
Yasuke Simulator
Why this: Shares platforming segments with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also Spectacle fighter and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~
Why this: Shares combo based combat with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
X-Blades
Why this: Also Spectacle fighter and Hack and Slash, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
CRYSTAR
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto
Why this: Also Swordplay and LGBTQ+, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to SAMURAI MAIDEN, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Saihate Station
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
NTE: Neverness to Everness
Why this: Also JRPG and 3D Platformer, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Fate/Samurai Remnant
Why this: Also Spectacle fighter and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
Why this: Also Ninja and JRPG, like SAMURAI MAIDEN.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Why this: Shares parry counter with SAMURAI MAIDEN.
About SAMURAI MAIDEN
The closest matches to SAMURAI MAIDEN: Fate/Samurai Remnant, Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Bullet Girls Phantasia, and Nights of Azure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SAMURAI MAIDEN is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fate/Samurai Remnant, Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and lighthearted, and single out its character switching special attacks and combo based combat. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About SAMURAI MAIDEN: A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
Is SAMURAI MAIDEN worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 66% of 149 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 55% off, now $26.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Flashy combat animations feel rewarding
- Ninja skills feel unique and versatile
- Parry counters are powerful and satisfying
- Wholesome character interactions stand out
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“bought on discount and still feels like it should have been cheaper. Gameplay (swords) makes up about 40% of the game, and the rest is uninspired visual novel. For those looking for it, yuri scenes are about what you see in the trailer…”
People who play it also play: Fate/Samurai Remnant, Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Frequently asked about SAMURAI MAIDEN
Can I run it?
Is SAMURAI MAIDEN verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SAMURAI MAIDEN is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SAMURAI MAIDEN cost?
SAMURAI MAIDEN is listed on Steam at 26.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SAMURAI MAIDEN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SAMURAI MAIDEN are Fate/Samurai Remnant, Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Who developed SAMURAI MAIDEN?
SAMURAI MAIDEN was developed by SHADE Inc. and published by D3PUBLISHER.