Han'yo

A side-scrolling action game built around fast samurai duels

DigiPen Europe-Bilbao · Published by DigiPen Institute of Technology · Released Sep 24, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 385
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Oct 15, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 1050; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Han'yo?

Han'yo is a free, single-player 2D action game set in a fantasy version of ancient Japan. You play Hiroko, a young samurai seeking revenge after Oni destroy her village, following a linear path and fighting enemies in sword duels.

For you if...

+you like fights that test your timing and reactions

Not for you if...

−you prefer open-ended exploration to a linear sequence of fights

What players say

83% of 385 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and music. Common complaints include the short length, clunky controls, and bugs, including controller problems.

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Han'yo system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1050, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or Newer
Processor: Intel Core i5-7500
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Han'yo have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Han'yo run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Basque, Catalan.

Does Han'yo 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