March 25, 2022
Action, FPP, Game Pass, Horror, Japan, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Urban Fantasy.
GhostWire: Tokyo is the new game from the legendary Shinji Mikami, announced at the Bethesda conference at E3 2019.
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Adventure, Experimental/artistic, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
A sequel of the 2006 TPP action-adventure game which managed to attain a cult status. The director of the Okami Sequel (working title) is Hideki Kamiya who also worked on the original game. Other authors of the first Okami are also involved in the development of the second game.
March 13, 2020
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP.
A sequel to the souls-like game from 2017. It was developed by the creators of the first entry in the series, Team Ninja. In NiOh 2, the players once again assume the role of a samurai who faces hostile men and mythical creatures.
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February 7, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, Soulslike, TPP.
A third-person action game developed by Team Ninja studio (known from titles like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden) under the supervision of Koei Tecmo company. We play as a samurai fighting against various enemies, among which we will find both humans and monsters. We cut our way through the enemies not only with conventional weaponry, but also with special abilities of our hero and the magical power enchanted in his sword. Gameplay is a mix of games like Onimusha and Dark Souls. This means that the difficulty level is high and it forces the player to make use of different tactics, dodges, blocking and powerful, complex combos. Interestingly, game has been announced as early as 2005 and was supposed to be one of the launching titles for PlayStation 3. However, due to a few complications, the developed has been postponed, and the final game will make it now to next generation of consoles.
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July 19, 2024
Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Game Pass, Japanese Mythology, Singleplayer, Slasher, Tower Defense, TPP.
A TPP action game by Capcom, inspired by Japanese mythology. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has us thrown into the middle of a conflict between the mortal and spirit realms.
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February 9, 2022
Action, 2.5D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Getsufumaden: Undying Moon is a 2D platformer in which we play as a defender of the living who battles evil spirits in a dark fantasy world. The game was developed by GuruGuru studio.
September 19, 2006
Arcade, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Okami is a production from Clover Studios, the developers responsible for both parts of the well received by Viewtiful Joe series players. The main assumption of the game is to base its visual and climatic style on the old Japanese art of sumi-e painting, characterized by a specific line and color palette.
August 28, 2014
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.
Game was created by Omega Force, Japanese studio known from such series as Dynasty Warriors or Samurai Warriors. The plot of the game refers to the Japanese mythology and focuses on the war waged with demons called Oni, which crawled out from under the ground and took over most of human settlements. Players take on the role of elite warriors, called to fight against the spreading evil. Gameplay boils down to exploration and conversations with NPCs who give us further tasks.
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May 13, 2025
Action, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A first-person action-adventure game with dungeon crawler and survival horror elements. Labyrinth of the Demon King transports us to Feudal Japan overrun by demons. We play as a warrior exploring the titular labyrinth. We must face various types of Yokai, as well as solve puzzles and collect useful items.
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May 21, 2025, Early Access
RPG, Crafting, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Farm, Romances, Singleplayer, Life Sim, TPP.
An RPG with life simulation and adventure mechanics. Tales of Seikyu takes us to the titular land and allows us to run a farm which serves as a hotel for yokai - creatures from Japanese folklore. We can also explore the world and obtain new masks which we can use to change into animals and unlock various new skills.
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May 15, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric action game with roguelite elements. The story in Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is set in a fantasy version of feudal Japan, full of demons and myths. The game allows us to choose between 3 playable characters with different playstyles. They must face the forces of darkness and discover their past.
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December 12, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Japanese Mythology, Platformers, Action Adventure, Samurai, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The Spirit of the Samurai is an action adventure game set in the feudal Japan, in which we control three different characters - samurai, spirit and cat. The game was developed by Digital Mind studio.
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April 2, 2021
Action, Japan, Japanese Mythology, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
World of Demons is a slasher action game based on a free-to-play model. The production is set in a fantastic version of medieval Japan and allows you to play the role of a samurai, who by means of a skill-based combat system fights battles with supernatural beings. The defeated enemies can recruit and train them to support him in later battles.
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RPG, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Polish, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
A TPP action RPG that takes us to a fantasy version of feudal Japan. In Ronin: Samurai Redemption you are given three titular warriors at your disposal, and your task is to stop the death march of an evil spirit - the Shinigami - and his army of monsters.
November 1, 2012
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Japanese Mythology, PlayStation Move, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP.
A refreshed version of the famous action adventure game that tells the story of a goddess in the form of a wolf that faces the evil. The HD edition features improved graphics. The developers of Okami HD aimed to retain the unique visual style of the original game and adapt it to modern standards. The original version was released in 2006 on PlayStation 2.
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April 9, 2009
RPG, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Japanese Mythology, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a two-dimensional mix of action game and RPG, whose action is set in a fantastic and mythical version of Japan.
November 15, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, FPP, Indie Games, Japan, Classic RPG, Japanese Mythology, Singleplayer.
Hyakki Castle is a role-playing game developed by Japanese studio Asakusa. The developers were inspired by the rich folklore and history of their country. The game takes place during the Edo period and revolves around a wizard sent to a stronghold that serves as a prison for the enemies of the shogunate. Somehow he manages to free himself and take control of the whole building. The player controls a four-person group of warriors sent to stop the mage. The game is based on old school dungeon crawlers from the late 80s and early 90s. It features a first-person perspective view, jump-based movement system, the possibility to turn around only by 90 degrees and a real-time combat system. The possibility to split the team into two groups is an interesting addition. In such case each group can be controlled separately. This is useful both during combat and when solving riddles.
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June 14, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Japanese Mythology, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An improved version of the tactical RPG God Wars: Future Past. The players are taken to a fantasy world inspired by Japanese myths and take part in an adventure of Princess Kaguya.
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2026
Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A roguelike action game in the style of dungeon-crawlers, in which we can play solo or in co-op mode. Setting Sun is set in Edo period Japan, where the shogun rules the country with a firm hand and yokai demons move freely around the world.
2025
Action, Internet, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Urban Fantasy.
The debut project of Unseen, a studio founded by Ikumi Nakamura, an artist known for her work on Okami, Bayonetta, Ghostwire: Tokyo and many others. Kemuri has us playing as titular yokai hunters, fighting against ghosts and spirits known from Japanese folklore.
February 5, 2021
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Package, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP.
Bundle including both parts of the NiOh soullike series from Team Ninja studio, which were previously released on the PlayStation 4 and PC. The NiOh Collection contains all the content developed for both games.
July 17, 2024
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Japanese Mythology, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A crowdfunded indie game inspired by Japanese folklore. Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is an action adventure game with metroidvania elements, in which we play as a mythical fox-like tentaihana.
February 20, 2020
RPG, Crafting, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A spin-off of the Way of the Samurai series in which we play the role of a samurai helping the blacksmith to raise the money he needs to free his kidnapped daughter. In Katanakami we fight against hordes of enemies, and also sell katana made in the workshop.
October 16, 2020
Action, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Samurai, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is a DLC introducing online co-op mode for up to four players, available for free to owners of the original Sucker Punch studio game. The developers were inspired by Japanese mythology when creating it.
April 27, 2017
Fighting, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Japan, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer.
A 2D fighting game set in an alternative reality based on how the ancient Japanese imagined afterlife. We can choose from a roster of eight characters, each of them has different appearance, weapons and special abilities. Additionally, they all have their unique stories which we discover during the game. The feature that distinguishes this game, developed by an indie studio called DojoGames, is the lack of a health bar. The gameplay is based on searching for openings in opponent's guard and dealing instant, lethal attacks. We can fake attacks, parry when there is need for that or perform quick dodges. The unique, dark and grim graphics are Slice, Dice & Rice's strong point. Another plus is that we can play in single player mode but we can also face another player, local or online.
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November 10, 2020
Action, 2.5D, Crafting, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Farm, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a species hybrid developed for PCs. It allows you to take on the role of the Japanese goddess of crops, who during the campaign must both fulfill platform missions, as well as deal with rice cultivation, cooking dishes and constructing objects.
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June 27, 2013
Action, Beat 'em Up, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action TPP game developed by Japanese studio Omega Force (the creators of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors). Toukiden: The Age of Demons is set in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese mythology and history. The world is being invaded by demons, and you play as an elite warrior protecting one of the humanity's last settlements. The game takes place in the village of Utaka, a half-open location, where you can meet NPCs, receive quests, etc. Toukiden: The Age of Demons is an action hack and slash game, which means it's focused on spectacular, agility-based combat, full of astounding strikes and combos. When fighting hordes of enemies or powerful bosses, you usually use cold weapons and magic. You can choose and upgrade your equipment. To spice things up, you can also use the Targeted Destruction System, which allows you to cut off body parts of your enemies. Apart from the singleplayer mode, Toukiden: The Age of Demons also features a co-op mode for up to four players.
September 30, 2010
Arcade, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Japanese Mythology, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Continuation of the extraordinary adventure known from PlayStation 2 and Wii for the first time on a portable platform. Play as young helpers of the goddess of the sun and once again save the world from demons.
April 21, 2022
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Japanese Mythology, Roguelike, Samurai, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Hack'n'slash with roguelike elements that takes us to a world inspired by Japanese history and mythology. In Samurai Bringer, we play as Susanoo, who must face trials of strength to regain his lost power and defeat the Yamata-no-Orochi.
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February 13, 2025
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Educational, Fantasy, FPP, Indie Games, jRPG, Japanese Mythology, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A first-person jRPG with dungeon crawler mechanics, which can be optionally used as a tool to learn the Japanese language (from scratch or to improve our current understanding of the language). Shujinkou can teach us Japanese words, phrases and the basics of grammar. We are also able to become better at writing various kanji characters.
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