SAMURAI SHODOWN

A weapon-based fighting game built around careful timing and decisive strikes

SNK CORPORATION · Released Jun 14, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 1,802
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 22 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Aug 9, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 770; 8 GB RAM · 35 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SAMURAI SHODOWN?

This side-view fighting game follows samurai and other warriors pursuing their own goals a year before the original game's events. You fight matches solo or against other players locally and online, and can face computer-controlled ghosts that learn from player tactics.

For you if...

+you enjoy predicting opponents' moves and choosing when to attack
+you prefer straightforward inputs over complex execution requirements

Not for you if...

−you want fast fights built around long juggling combos

What players say

80% of 1,802 reviews are positive · 86% of 22 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art style and smooth online play with rollback netcode. Recurring complaints concern trouble getting the game to launch, including on newer Windows versions.

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SAMURAI SHODOWN system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 770, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 35 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does SAMURAI SHODOWN have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does SAMURAI SHODOWN run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does SAMURAI SHODOWN use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam