SAMURAI MAIDEN is an indie action-platformer that blends fast-paced combat with a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic and a narrative steeped in Japanese folklore. Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES, the title sets players on a journey through a vibrant, stylized world where samurai warriors, mythical creatures, and supernatural elements collide. At its core, the game offers a tight, skill-based combat system, layered platforming challenges, and a story that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption, all wrapped in a polished presentation that appeals to fans of classic side-scrolling action games and Japanese cultural motifs. From the moment you step into SAMURAI MAIDEN, the game’s art style stands out. The characters are richly designed with detailed costumes, fluid animations, and expressive faces that bring a sense of personality to each maiden warrior you control. The environments, meanwhile, are beautifully crafted with a mix of traditional Japanese architecture, lush forests...
SAMURAI MAIDEN
- Release Date:
- Dec 8, 2022
- Developer:
- SHADE Inc.
- Publisher:
- D3PUBLISHER
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Digital Deluxe Edition

The SAMURAI MAIDEN DELUXE EDITION includes the full game and a variety of DLC packs. The DELUXE EDITION features a total of 32 costumes for characters to wear, a weapon to help you conquer the early stages of the game, and special additional BGM. Also included is the Extra BGM: Bullet Girls Special Sound Pack, an item exclusive to the DELUXE EDITION.
The SAMURAI MAIDEN DELUXE EDITION contains:
① SAMURAI MAIDEN (Base Game)
② Tsumugi's Costume: Victory Swimsuit 4-Color Set
③ Iyo's Costume: Victory Swimsuit 4-Color Set
④ Hagane's Costume: Victory Swimsuit 4-Color Set
⑤ Komimi's Costume: Victory Swimsuit 4-Color Set
⑥ Tsumugi's Costume: Sengoku Samurai Girl 4-Color Set
⑦ Iyo's Costume: Matching Uniform 4-Color Set
⑧ Hagane's Costume: Matching Uniform 4-Color Set
⑨ Komimi's Costume: Matching Uniform 4-Color Set
⑩ Tsumugi's Weapon: Luminous Eliminator
⑪ Extra BGM: Kotonohanisaku (Tsumugi Ver.)
⑫ Extra BGM: Kotonohanisaku (Iyo Ver.)
⑬ Extra BGM: Kotonohanisaku (Hagane Ver.)
⑭ Extra BGM: Kotonohanisaku (Komimi Ver.)
⑮ Extra BGM: Bullet Girls Special Sound Pack (Exclusive to the DELUXE EDITION)
About the Game
Beneath the cherry blossom trees in stunning Japan, a young woman becomes...a samurai??
Experience fast-paced action in the Sengoku period as this everyday girl slays demons and slashes her way through the chaos!
A temple in flames. Swirls of black smoke rise high into the sky.
The angry shouts of soldiers can be heard all around.
Before you stands a bearded old man... Wait, is that Nobunaga Oda?!
A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
Nothing can stop this all-female powerhouse team, as the young woman turned samurai slashes up enemies while the ninja wipe them out with their fierce ninjutsu!
And when things get tough, activate the Devoted Heart technique to have samurai and ninja lock lips to enhance their abilities!
There are so many exhilarating, epic battles to take on!
Slay the Demon Lord of the Sengoku period and forge everlasting bonds with your ninja friends!
A brand-new female-led sword-fighting action game is here!
【Main character design】
Rag Miwano
【Cast】
Tsumugi Tamaori: Yuki Yomichi
Iyo: Miku Ito
Hagane: Sumire Uesaka
Komimi: Miyu Tomita
Shingen Takeda: Shuka Saito
Kenshin Uesugi: Emi Uema
Nobunaga Oda: Takaya Kuroda
...etc.
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User Reviews
The main cast is interesting, their design are appealing. The enemies are underdevelopped and the gameplay is serviceable The yuri is good, but the ending is unsatisfying I'd give this game a mixed review, get on sale if you're intererested.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Processor: intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
FAQ
How much does SAMURAI MAIDEN cost?
SAMURAI MAIDEN costs $59.99.
What are the system requirements for SAMURAI MAIDEN?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 Processor: intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
What platforms is SAMURAI MAIDEN available on?
SAMURAI MAIDEN is available on Windows PC.
Is SAMURAI MAIDEN worth buying?
SAMURAI MAIDEN has 75% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was SAMURAI MAIDEN released?
SAMURAI MAIDEN was released on Dec 8, 2022.
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