Games like Sword of the Samurai
If Sword of the Samurai is your kind of game, the closest matches are Saul of Tarsus - Bible Game, Full Metal Sergeant and Megafortress Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its espionage and kidnapping mechanics, contemplative and dark. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Sword of the Samurai: Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!
Players who liked Sword of the Samurai also play
Steam players who put hours into Sword of the Samurai 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.
Saul of Tarsus - Bible Game
WHY THIS
Top pick for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Saul of Tarsus is a Bible video game in the style of a retro JRPG that follows the Apostle Paul during his youth as a new believer. Explore the ancient city of Damascus, interacting with it's citizens as you work to build a new church within the city.
Full Metal Sergeant
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Second-strongest match for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Be the drill instructor! Insult recruits with no remorse! Can you transform flabby recruits into lean war machines within 12 weeks?
Megafortress Collection
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Take to the skies for gripping air-assault missions with the Megafortress Collection. This complete package includes the original 1991 DOS classic Megafortress, the Operation Sledgehammer and Operation Skymaster expansions, and the Mission Editor for Operation Skymaster.
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Ranked #4 for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Beat Cop
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Ranked #5 for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
Wargame Construction Set
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Ever dreamed of crafting your own wargames, from maps to soldiers? Design simple or complex battles, from man-to-man combat to large-scale campaigns. Build maps, customize units, and choose from historical, modern, fantasy, or sci-fi settings. Play ready-to-go games or unleash your creativity.
Airborne Ranger
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
This ground-breaking classic introduced a new level of tactical thinking and action combat gameplay to computer gaming. Airborne Ranger takes you on 12 desperate missions across 3 different regions of the world as you are dropped behind enemy lines to perform a variety of dangerous missions
Psi 5 Trading Company
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Sword of the Samurai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sword of the Samurai
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.
Mount & Blade
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Reviewers of Sword of the Samurai cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Total War: SHOGUN 2
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Reviewers of Sword of the Samurai cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Crusader Kings II
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Reviewers of Sword of the Samurai cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Darklands
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Reviewers of Sword of the Samurai cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Samurai.
Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked long swords, praying your plate mail won't squeak.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sword of the Samurai at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Samurai.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~59% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Samurai.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Samurai.
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.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~59% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
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.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~59% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~59% under Sword of the Samurai on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Last Sovereign
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Samurai.
Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.
Emily is Away
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Kingdom: Classic
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Mr.Mine
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Realm Grinder
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
You Have to Win the Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Soda Dungeon 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
More from MicroProse Software
Other recommendable Steam games by MicroProse Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Tiny Combat Arena
WHY THIS
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.
B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
The classic game remastered. Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic remake.
Falcon 4.0
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Falcon 4.0 breaks the sight-and-sound barrier with its cutting-edge graphics, realism, dynamic campaigns and multiplayer gameplay.
Silent Depth 2: Pacific
WHY THIS
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.
F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0
WHY THIS
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Down below, the enemy sits unaware while a sleek, metallic creature slices through the dark. No blips show on the radar, no sign is given. Then, an instant, the roar of exploding ordnance shatters the night, demolishing targets, sending troops and pilots scrambling.
Gunship!
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Fly low and strike deep in the re-invention of the Gunship flight combat franchise. In Gunship! Players take control one of the worlds deadliest weapons in a simulator that is unmatched.
Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific
WHY THIS
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
A Long Lance torpedo rips through the hull of your flagship. Huge columns of water from enemy gunfire surround your battleships. It's just another day in Task Force 1942, the first in a new series of spectacular World War II Pacific War simulations from MicroProse.
European Air War
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Sword of the Samurai.
Another title from MicroProse Software, the studio behind Sword of the Samurai. Shares Simulation with Sword of the Samurai.
Take to the skies over Europe during the most dangerous days of World War II.
Frequently asked about Sword of the Samurai
- How much does Sword of the Samurai cost?
- Sword of the Samurai is listed on Steam at 4.89 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Sword of the Samurai?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sword of the Samurai are Saul of Tarsus - Bible Game, Full Metal Sergeant, Megafortress Collection.
- Who developed Sword of the Samurai?
- Sword of the Samurai was developed by MicroProse Software.
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 Sword of the Samurai.
For library-aware picks tuned to your specific taste, sign in with Steam on the home page.