1000 Cuts: Jomaku

Side-scrolling sword action where a single hit can kill you

Banjo Toad Studio · Released Mar 8, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 195
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jul 12, 2024
Minimum PC: 512 MB VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is 1000 Cuts: Jomaku?

This free, side-scrolling action game is a 60–90 minute proof of concept set in dark fantasy Edo Japan. As Hiroyuki, caught in a clan power struggle, you fight with swords, special abilities, and environmental hazards, and learn techniques from defeated bosses. You also explore for hidden lore and make moral choices that determine the ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy demanding combat with little room for mistakes
+you like hunting for secrets and optional bosses

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving fights where you can survive several hits
−you want a lengthy adventure rather than a short preview

What players say

85% of 195 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, samurai-film atmosphere, and tense combat. Recent reviews report bugs such as blank screens and softlocks; players also criticize unresponsive controls and excessive dialogue.

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1000 Cuts: Jomaku system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or Later
Processor: 2 GHz
Graphics: 512 MB VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does 1000 Cuts: Jomaku have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does 1000 Cuts: Jomaku run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does 1000 Cuts: Jomaku 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