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First Cut: Samurai Duel

Side-scrolling sword duels where a single strike can kill

Night Eyes Interactive · Released Jan 17, 2024

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 2,166
Recent reviews
Very Positive
83% of 36 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 14, 2026
Minimum PC
HD
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is First Cut: Samurai Duel?

This 2D sword-fighting game is set in feudal Japan. You aim your blade to block and strike, then parry, dodge, or shove opponents in fights that can end with one hit. Fight custom AI opponents, survive waves of enemies, hunt enemies in a Scenario campaign, or duel another player locally.

For you if...

  • +you like fast sword fights decided by a single hit
  • +you want local duels and customizable fighters
  • +you enjoy practicing parries and timing against AI

Not for you if...

  • −you need direct online multiplayer rather than local duels
  • −you dislike repeated deaths in difficult solo fights
  • −you prefer sword fights without blood and dismemberment

What players say

87% of 2,166 reviews are positive · 83% of 36 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple swordplay, visuals, and local duels. The most common complaint is that AI opponents react too quickly and can feel unfair; some players also want direct online multiplayer.

Players over time

▼ -60% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 26 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20264
Nov 6, 20265
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20269
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20266
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20266
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 18, 202620
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 202611
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 202611
Oct 8, 202620
Oct 7, 20268
Oct 6, 202612
Oct 4, 202626
Oct 3, 202618
Oct 2, 202618
Oct 1, 202612
Sep 30, 202610
Sep 29, 202610
Sep 27, 202615
Sep 26, 202613
Sep 25, 202617
Sep 24, 202611
Sep 23, 20266
Sep 23, 20268
Sep 22, 202610

How many players finish First Cut: Samurai Duel?

10% of Steam players have unlocked «The Summit», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

First Cut: Samurai Duel screenshot 1

First Cut: Samurai Duel system requirements

Minimum: HD, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3-2100 or comparable
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics or comparable
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does First Cut: Samurai Duel have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP 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 First Cut: Samurai Duel 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
19
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese.

Does First Cut: Samurai Duel 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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