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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Single-player samurai action RPG with parries and soul-absorbing powers

CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · Released Sep 3, 2026

ActionAdventureRPG

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 17K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 1,815 in 30 days
Players
3,052
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Sep 2, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1660
16 GB RAM · 50 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Onimusha: Way of the Sword?

A single-player action RPG set in a Malice-warped version of Edo-period Kyoto. As Miyamoto Musashi, you explore the city, fight underworld creatures called Genma with sword attacks and parries, and absorb their souls through the Oni Gauntlet to power its abilities.

For you if...

  • +you want parry-focused sword combat and boss fights
  • +you enjoy bloody samurai stories with dark fantasy monsters
  • +you prefer a single-player action adventure

Not for you if...

  • −you want aggressive standard enemies from the beginning
  • −you dislike repeated encounters and basic side activities
  • −you prefer solving puzzles without companion hints

What players say

90% of 17,466 reviews are positive · 90% of 1,815 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the sword combat, especially its parries and boss fights, along with the cinematic presentation and smooth performance. Common complaints focus on passive regular enemies, repeated bosses, limited enemy variety, filler side content, and companions giving away combat or puzzle solutions.

Players over time

▼ -60% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 24,090 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20263,052
Nov 6, 20262,058
Nov 5, 20262,287
Nov 4, 20262,802
Nov 3, 20262,805
Nov 2, 20262,727
Nov 1, 20264,513
Oct 31, 20264,257
Oct 30, 20262,793
Oct 29, 20262,658
Oct 28, 20263,182
Oct 26, 20262,661
Oct 25, 20264,509
Oct 24, 20263,981
Oct 23, 20262,777
Oct 22, 20262,672
Oct 21, 20262,770
Oct 20, 20263,081
Oct 18, 20265,312
Oct 17, 20264,960
Oct 16, 20263,294
Oct 15, 20263,546
Oct 14, 20263,517
Oct 13, 20263,940
Oct 11, 20266,706
Oct 10, 20265,248
Oct 9, 20264,298
Oct 8, 20264,265
Oct 7, 20265,434
Oct 6, 20265,963
Oct 4, 20268,610
Oct 3, 20268,349
Oct 2, 20267,052
Oct 1, 20268,004
Sep 30, 20266,741
Sep 29, 20267,477
Sep 27, 202613,566
Sep 26, 202613,063
Sep 25, 202611,976
Sep 24, 20269,664
Sep 23, 202613,617
Sep 23, 202610,521
Sep 22, 202610,281
Sep 21, 202624,090

How many players finish Onimusha: Way of the Sword?

52% of Steam players have unlocked «Truly, Thank You», 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

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660, 16 GB RAM, 50 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1660(6GB) / Radeon RX 5500 XT(8GB)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
30 FPS gameplay can be achieved on the 'Low' Graphics Preset at 1080p resolution (using upscaling). Note: The frame rate may drop during periods of excessive load. Note: An SSD is required. - The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Super Resolution is enabled via NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. - Upscaling performance estimations were made based on DLSS 4.0 and FSR 3.1 usage. - Depending on your specifications, it is advised to increase the memory available in your system if you wish to run other programs (such as for recording footage, or streaming) while playing the game.

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics
GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600(8GB)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
60 FPS gameplay can be achieved on the 'Medium' Graphics Preset at 1080p resolution (using upscaling). Note: The frame rate may drop during periods of excessive load. Note: An SSD is required. - The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Super Resolution is enabled via NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. - Upscaling performance estimations were made based on DLSS 4.0 and FSR 3.1 usage. - Depending on your specifications, it is advised to increase the memory available in your system if you wish to run other programs (such as for recording footage, or streaming) while playing the game.

Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper - 5 different PC within a day machine activation limit
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
52
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. Text only: Arabic, Spanish - Latin America, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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