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Sword of Asumi

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2015

Should you play it?

Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see.

What works

  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Interesting story and characters
  • Good soundtrack and music
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Romance options including lgbtq+

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some spelling and grammar issues
  • Limited character development
  • Inconsistent art quality
  • Lack of voice acting

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

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Less violent

Games that feels like Sword of Asumi but with less combat and destruction

  • Ethereal Enigma

  • Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome

  • Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea!

  • Starlight Vega

  • Welcome to Maison Chichigami

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Less expressive

Games that feels like Sword of Asumi but with less self-expression and customization

  • Endless Jade Sea -Midori no Umi-

  • Suicide Countdown: 7 Days

  • Aozora Meikyuu

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  • Mandemon

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Sword of Asumi but with less of a community feel

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  • Crimson Gray

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Sword of Asumi: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Fellowship.

Last update: 21/08/2026