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Games like Yasuke Simulator

If Yasuke Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are yebushou:defeat pirates, Son of Thanjai and Trek to Yomi — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its deliberately anachronistic humor, atmospheric and comedic. 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.

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Yasuke Simulator drops players into 1579 feudal Japan as the historical African samurai serving Oda Nobunaga. Boss-rush levels, character progression, and exploration mechanics blend historical authenticity with deliberate anachronistic humor. Reviewers highlight an excellent soundtrack praised as top-notch, and players describe the narrative as heartwarming despite its comedic absurdity, centering on loyalty and personal growth. Loadout customization and hidden collectibles encourage replayability. Priced at $6.99 with no microtransactions or battle passes, players note surprising depth for the cost. Verified on Steam Deck, the game holds a 97% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews.

About Yasuke Simulator: Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.

2025ActionSimulationCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby HistoryAccurateDevelopers
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Steam players who put hours into Yasuke Simulator also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. yebushou:defeat pirates

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Find the leaders of each area and use your skills and reflexes to kill them.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Son of Thanjai

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    A spoiled prince is betrayed, exiled, and remade into something far more dangerous than a king. Outnumbered and alone, take an empire apart from the inside, with deception, fear, and the Surul Vaal, in a cinematic action-adventure set in an alternate-history medieval South India.

    ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Trek to Yomi

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Third-strongest match for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

    2022ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shadow Watcher

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    This game is a RPG action type game with female protagonists. Use all kinds of active and passive skills: assassination, back stabbing, rebound, counterattack, pursuit, combo, and active skills to show their skills in the face of a variety of enemies in bloody confrontation.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sabre Hunter: Keep On Moving

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Sabre Hunter: Keep On Moving is a bloody third-person action game with a deep sword-fighting system. Experience a gripping campaign using your vast arsenal. Explore levels and unlock new content.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

    WHY THIS

    Shares real time combat, martial arts and an epic mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Ranked #6 for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

    2025ActionAdventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests, weapon customization, action adventure and an atmospheric mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.

    2025Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Stealth Blade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Yasuke Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Stealth Blade is a side-scrolling action/dark art-style game. You need to save your son from demons.

    2023ActionAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Yasuke Simulator

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Reviewers of Yasuke Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

    2008ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Squad Game

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yasuke Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Yasuke Simulator.

    Squad Game is a unique game that combines side-scrolling adventure with quarter-view turn-based strategic battles.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yasuke Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

    2024ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

    WHY THIS

    Shares replayability, martial arts and an atmospheric mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Reviewers of Yasuke Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.

    2025Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Assassin’s Creed Shadows

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests, real time combat, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Yasuke Simulator.

    Reviewers of Yasuke Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yasuke Simulator at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with Yasuke Simulator.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Yasuke Simulator.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Yasuke Simulator.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Yasuke Simulator.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Yasuke Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Yasuke Simulator.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Yasuke Simulator.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yasuke Simulator.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yasuke Simulator

Is Yasuke Simulator verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Yasuke Simulator 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 Yasuke Simulator cost?
Yasuke Simulator is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Yasuke Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yasuke Simulator are yebushou:defeat pirates, Son of Thanjai, Trek to Yomi.
Who developed Yasuke Simulator?
Yasuke Simulator was developed by HistoryAccurateDevelopers.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Yasuke Simulator.

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