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Samurai Bringer

2022

Should you play it?

Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.

What works

  • Deep and creative combat customization
  • Satisfying hack and slash gameplay
  • Large variety of unlockable characters and gear
  • Polished retro-inspired art style
  • Excellent value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and complex controls
  • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Limited post-game content and replay incentives
  • Audio balance and music variety could improve

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Realm of Ink

  • The Rangers In The South

  • Funguys Swarm

  • Cinderia

  • Metal Bringer

  • Castle Of Alchemists

Less expressive

Games that feels like Samurai Bringer but with less self-expression and customization

  • GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon

  • ANNIE:Last Hope

  • Bastion

  • Into the Necrovale

  • StormEdge: Wind of Change

  • Tower Factory

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Samurai Bringer: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026