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Sword of Asumi

A samurai visual novel blending academy life with political intrigue

Dharker Studios · Released Jan 8, 2015

AdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 171
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
DirectX compatible
1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Sword of Asumi?

This single-player visual novel takes place in an alternate Japan where samurai remain in power. You follow Asumi, a samurai tasked with finding a rebel at an academy, reading dialogue and making choices that lead to multiple good and bad endings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy romance routes with male and female characters
  • +you prefer shorter visual novels over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat-focused play rather than reading and making choices

What players say

77% of 171 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and music, especially the opening theme. Common complaints concern uneven writing and an investigation plot that loses focus to school life and romance.

Screenshots and trailer

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Sword of Asumi system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
1.66 Ghz
Graphics
DirectX compatible card
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Does Sword of Asumi have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Sword of Asumi 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
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Sword of Asumi 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

Tags

3 DLC available.

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