Games Like 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.

Why similar: Ninja 36.5% ★, Historical 25%, Swordplay 16.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Violent 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features dual protagonists including a historical African samurai, aligning closely with Yasuke's unique premise.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 36.7% ★, Historical 22%, Story Rich 10.8%, Third Person 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an epic open-world journey through feudal Japan with masterclass katana combat and rich historical atmosphere.

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Swordplay 33.1%, Historical 28.3%, Ninja 19.1% ★, Third Person 7.6%, Violent 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers deep action-RPG swordplay set against a backdrop of historical turbulence in Japan.

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.

Why similar: Ninja 22.5% ★, Historical 17.7%, Swordplay 15.8%, Cinematic 9.5%, Hack and Slash 8%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a cinematic, atmospheric samurai tale styled like classic Japanese black-and-white cinema.

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: Historical 36.8%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Violent 12.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in Bakumatsu-era Japan with dramatic storytelling and intense historical action.

A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 28.8% ★, Swordplay 19.4%, Cinematic 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hack and Slash 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stop-motion action-adventure following a samurai, a cat, and a kodama fighting through mythical feudal Japan.

Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…

Why similar: Historical 26.9%, Ninja 23.5% ★, Swordplay 19.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Gives players deep freedom to shape their own path as a wandering warrior in feudal Japan.

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.2%, Historical 27.8%, Realistic 13.1%, Medieval 10.1%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a physics-based, gritty medieval combat experience for players focused on realistic blade handling.

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Swordplay 28.3%, Historical 27.4%, Violent 13.6%, Realistic 10.6%, Hack and Slash 10%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes realistic, tactical swordplay and martial arts combat against multiple foes.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Ninja 56.6% ★, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Third Person 7.7%, Violent 7.4%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense, rhythmic swordplay and stealth set in a fictionalized Sengoku period.

Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

Why similar: Ninja 37.8% ★, Historical 24.4%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Realistic 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed journey through historical Japan focusing on ninja combat and stealth mechanics.

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Ninja 34.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Violent 14.5%, Swordplay 10.8%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure blending historical samurai settings with supernatural sword combat.

Side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure brought to life with a striking new 2D style! With only his soul remaining, Yushin must fight tooth and nail, possessing body after body on a quest to find his sister. With just seven days left until his soul departs, can he save her in time?

Why similar: Historical 36.6%, Swordplay 32.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Story Rich 9.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling action game featuring tactical swordplay and a dramatic historical death loop.

SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

Why similar: Ninja 67.5% ★, Action 26.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Celebrates weapon-based martial arts combat within a gorgeously stylized historical Japanese setting.

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.

Why similar: Ninja 44.8% ★, Historical 20.4%, Swordplay 18.2%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines village crafting and survival gameplay with historical samurai and ninja action.

Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period.

Why similar: Historical 49.2%, Hack and Slash 30.1%, Action 20.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers large-scale historical musou action focusing on the dramatic life of the Sanada clan.

Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30%, Story Rich 26.4%, Third Person 24.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced hack-and-slash action and character switching in a stylized Japanese mythology setting.

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Historical 33.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Realistic 13.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure story following a warrior seeking vengeance in a rich, historical-inspired Middle Eastern setting.

Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.

Why similar: Historical 31.2%, Swordplay 16.4%, Medieval 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person historical action-adventure capturing the gritty atmospheric tension of medieval conflict.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 55.8%, Violent 16.2%, Medieval 12.4%, First-Person 6.3%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled physics-based melee combat for players looking to master swordplay firsthand in VR.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Swordplay 37%, Third Person 25.3%, Action 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on kung fu rather than samurai, it shares the same dedication to precise, punishing melee combat and mastery.

An action game about battles with hordes of aggressive humanoid lizards!

Why similar: Historical 42%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Realistic 9.4%, Third Person 9%, Cinematic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical historical-fantasy action game sharing the same tongue-in-cheek bravado as indie historical satires.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Historical 32.2%, Medieval 30.4%, Realistic 14.5%, Third Person 7.9%, First-Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to live out medieval and feudal military fantasies with large-scale battles and tactical leadership.

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

Why similar: Ninja 96.9% ★, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike that turns feudal Japanese combat into clever, turn-based positioning puzzles.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Ninja 67.6% ★, Historical 21.1%, Violent 3.9%, Third Person 2.2%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical stealth game deeply steeped in the atmosphere and historical flavor of the Edo period.

For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.

Why similar: Medieval 37%, Swordplay 33.8%, Third Person 7%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Realistic 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dedicated faction of samurai and competitive tactical melee combat rooted in historical weapon styles.

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!

Why similar: Ninja 38.2% ★, Swordplay 24.5%, Historical 17.2%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action-Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends high-speed samurai sword action with character-driven storytelling in an alternate historical underworld.

Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.

Why similar: Ninja 36.8% ★, Historical 21.6%, Swordplay 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11%, Violent 6.4%

BUCCANEER is a 17th-century Caribbean 3D adventure that blends high-seas combat with resource management. Opt for combat-only, engage in ship-to-ship battles or lead crew boardings. Dive into the buccaneer world through campaigns. Plunder, negotiate, survive, and live to tell the tale!

Why similar: Historical 67.7%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores historical combat dynamics from a different era of global exploration and swashbuckling adventure.

Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

Why similar: Historical 48.7%, Swordplay 27.2%, First-Person 5.4%, Action 5.1%, Medieval 5%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Swordplay 28.1%, Cinematic 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Violent 9%, Medieval 8.6%

“style of a picture scroll Rogue Survival.” Follow the wind and destroy all the cursed torii gates. Deploy your fellows and form a formation to fight off the onslaught of enemies. Control many fierce warriors and challenge the "Hyakki Yako".

Why similar: Ninja 34.3% ★, Swordplay 25%, Historical 24.8%, Action 8.1%, Casual 3.8%

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

Why similar: Ninja 23.6% ★, Historical 18.9%, Swordplay 17.7%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Realistic 9.9%

Are you ready to become a legendary martial arts master? Build your own school, train your students, and battle rival schools to become the strongest. Join tournaments, raise your grasshoppers, and most importantly, collect tuition from your students!

Why similar: Ninja 43% ★, Historical 30.3%, Realistic 10.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, First-Person 5.3%

Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.

Why similar: Ninja 56% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Action 2.8%

A mockumental action game. Go forth and rock in the absolute weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters. Fully unprofessional English language version. This dub will have you in stitches.

Why similar: Satire 29.8% ★, Realistic 14%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Violent 9.4%, Story Rich 9%

A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.

Why similar: Swordplay 65.9%, Action-Adventure 23%, Action 6.6%, Casual 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Why similar: Swordplay 46.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Violent 8.5%, Action 7.1%

Heroes are not born. They are forged in darkness. And who knows forging better than the ironsmith himself? Experience the hardship of making medieval weapons, armors and tools in a simulation taken with a grain of salt

Why similar: Swordplay 30.9%, Historical 27%, Medieval 10%, Realistic 9.7%, Story Rich 6.5%

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!

Why similar: Historical 57.5%, Swordplay 33.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

This is a historical action game from 3rd person based on Yakut mythology. Alaa-Mogus the devil has come to seize our land! Uraankhai Sakha, let's take up our weapons and drive him back to the dungeon! Uruy-Aikhal!

Why similar: Historical 37.6%, Realistic 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, Third Person 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.9%

Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities!

Why similar: Swordplay 39.4%, Realistic 24%, Medieval 14.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Manipulate a lotion-covered samurai, defeat the ninjas who are blocking them, and aim for escape from the ninja castle! Further ranking function supported! Compete with rival samurai all over the world for clear time!

Why similar: Ninja 56.8% ★, Historical 35%, Action 4.9%, Casual 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Unravel the mystery behind the stolen crown of Wu. Run, jump, fight, explore, master the elements of fire, air, earth and lightning, cross through chasms and solve puzzles, in this action and adventure-packed game, with a high level of difficulty as well as a narrative full of mythology.

Why similar: Ninja 40.4% ★, Swordplay 27.7%, Realistic 14.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 3.9%

Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.

Why similar: Ninja 39.7% ★, Swordplay 25.5%, Historical 18.7%, Shooter 6.7%, First-Person 3.8%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Ninja 34.9% ★, Historical 26.2%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.5%, Cinematic 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15%, Violent 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8%

A handmade action/adventure game based on the rich folklore of the Scottish Borders.

Why similar: Historical 33%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Medieval 13.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%

An action/adventure game taking ques from both film-noir and samurai-drama's of old, "samurai_jazz" takes players on an adventure through an enigmatic city, engaging in sword-fights, encounters with mythological beings, and quirky dialog with the local inhabitants presented with a pseudo 8-bit style.

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Adventure 42.7%

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in this immersive first-person retelling of His life, from baptism to resurrection. Perform iconic miracles, meet biblical figures, and explore the Holy Land from Jerusalem to Galilee. Experience the story of the Messiah in I Am Jesus Christ.

Why similar: Historical 42.8%, Realistic 16.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, First-Person 6.4%

Disgraced is a unique samurai themed role playing game that allows players to lead a rebellion in a fight for freedom against a cruel and tyrannical Shogun in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Ninja 46.9% ★, Historical 34.3%, Medieval 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Adventure 2.5%

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Swordplay 20.9%, Cinematic 17.3%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Swordplay 37.8%, Cinematic 25.7%, Violent 8.3%, Action 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 48.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Violent 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 5.5%

The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.

Why similar: Historical 37.7%, Swordplay 27.1%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 4.1%

Relive the most intense battle scenarios of medieval Europe in this third-person 3D epic saga. Brandish your sword as you slay enemies amidst adrenaline-pumping action while you lead your troops to victory.

Why similar: Historical 63.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Medieval 12%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Historical 81%, Story Rich 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.

Why similar: Historical 46.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Third Person 8.6%, Violent 6.5%, Story Rich 4.7%

Your arms may be taken from you, but not your honour. Your legs have become your sword and shield. Run on walls, dive kick & dash into your enemies, parry bullets with your shins. Become a warrior of legend, Armless Samurai!

Why similar: First-Person 49.7%, Action 40.9%, Singleplayer 9.4%

Lonely Knight is a story that immerses you in an epic adventure in the medieval era. Avenge your wife as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast-paced combat, castle sieges, and more.

Why similar: Historical 31.5%, Realistic 19.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Medieval 8.4%