Sakura Shiren

Top-down survival shooter with endless yokai waves and upgrades

Jeremy Caudill · Released Oct 26, 2026

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Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 days ago; Oct 23, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1050; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Sakura Shiren?

This top-down action roguelite takes place on a shifting island overrun by yokai. Alone or with up to seven allies, you fight through waves, shop for weapons and upgrades between them, and face a boss every tenth wave.

For you if...

+you like fighting enemy waves alongside friends
+you enjoy choosing weapons and stacking upgrades between waves

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat without large swarms of enemies
−you want a fixed endpoint instead of endless waves

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Sakura Shiren system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1050, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Any x86-64 quad-core
Graphics: Direct3D 12 capable, 2 GB VRAM (GTX 1050 / RX 560 class)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: 1280×720. Online co-op requires a Steam connection.

Does Sakura Shiren have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Sakura Shiren 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, Linux
Achievements: 41
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Czech, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Does Sakura Shiren use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Store page images are AI generated images

The statement mentions: Store page & marketing

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