Fate/Samurai Remnantis unlike a lot of the Musou games that Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have put out. There’s only one primary playable character, Iori, and he’s a samurai out looking to protect his home turf from mystical forces. It’s also unique in that it is an original game, not technically based on an anime because one does not exist.
TheFateseries encompasses light novels, games, and anime, so this part isn’t exactly strange. There are a lot of elements that fans of the game will like in these other selections from obvious samurai titles to more obscure picks that still pertain to the ideas involved inFate/Samurai Remnant. There is something here for everyone.
Fire Emblem Fateswas split into two different versions, not counting DLC, calledFire Emblem Fates: BirthrightandFire Emblem Fates: Conquest. They are bothgood tactical RPGsbutFire Emblem Fates: Birthrightis the game that should most interest fans ofFate/Samurai Remnant.
Players get brought into a noble family of samurai who are trying to defend their country from invading hordes of knights and demons. Players can also build up their foundation by adding new structures to improve their day-to-day lives. There are not a lot of samurai-based tactical games out there and this has to rank in the top spot.
Ghost of Tsushimais currently the mostwell-known samurai gameon the market. It’s an open-world game wherein Jin tries to fight off hordes of invading Mongolians who are trying to overtake his island in Japan. It’s loosely based on historical events, but all players need to know is that this is an action-based samurai game.
Equip Jin with different outfits and swords and take down Mongolians with bushido honor or sneak up on them like an assassin ninja. Sucker Punch upped their game when they left the realm of superheroes viainFamousfor the land of samurai.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!is a spinoff oftheYakuzafranchisewhich is also based loosely on historical events. It was once an exclusive in Japan but a remastered port just came out this year for western fans to finally enjoy. Players familiar with the series will reconfigure iconic faces like Kazuma and Goro although they are playing different characters in this bizarre what-if scenario.
It’s probably the closest game toFate/Samurai Remnantin terms of the overall layout. Players will go into random battles in small-town enclosures, build relationships in these towns, and also have a wealth of customization options to build their character up.
5Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Muramasa: The Demon Bladeis an action RPG with Metroidvania elements from Vanillaware. Players can choose to be either Kisuke, a ninja, or Momohime, a warrior princess, but they both control the same.
Each character can equip a few katanas at a time and they all possess unique powers from creating wind storms to attacking all enemies once unsheathed. It’s more of a fast-paced ninja game than a samurai game but Musou fans should dig it because of the intense action. It’s a shame that it’s hard to play now due to it only existing on Wii and PS Vita.
4Sakura Wars (2020)
Sakura Warsis a series that debuted in 1996on Sega Saturnin Japan. Most of the games are tactical RPGs wherein characters go inside egg-shaped mechs to fight evil. The latest entry in the series, which was released in 2020 in North America, seemingly rebooted the franchise in both name and gameplay style. Characters still got into these odd egg mechs but everything was controlled in real time.
It’s becoming more common to see turn-based games adapt action gameplay even in bigger RPG franchises likeFinal Fantasy. The era in which this game takes place is the turn of the century wherein the Industrial Revolution was sweeping the world and old samurai traditions were dying out.
It would be impossible to not recommend another Musou game from Omega Force andSamurai Warriors 5fits the bill nicely. The name gives it away but this latest iteration of the franchise puts players in control of a wide variety of Japanese historical figures like Oda Nobunaga and Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
The gameplay follows a more traditional Musou style thanFate/Samurai Remnantwherein players will fight through hundreds if not thousands of enemies on big maps. This latest iteration is neat because it adapted a cel-shaded style like many of the Musou anime spinoffs includingDynasty Warriors: Gundam 3.
Scarlet Nexushas a cel-shaded style as well but it was created bytheTalesteamover at Bandai Namco. This action RPG allowed players to go through two different campaigns via Yuito and Kasane in a futuristic post-apocalyptic version of Japan. Both stories would eventually intertwine, so it was almost necessary to play through both back to back.
Thankfully, there was some carryover progress between campaigns to make things easier. Players would digScarlet Nexusbecause there is an emphasis on partners just like inFate/Samurai Remnant. These partners could bestow Yuito and Kasane with abilities and doing favors with them would strengthen their bond.
Trek to Yomiis a smaller indie game that focuses on a classic samurai theme: revenge. The game is completely in black and white and it takes place on a 2D plain. It’s quite tough as any enemy can strike down the hero with only a few blows.
The same goes for players toward enemies, making it a more realistic samurai adventure. Of the many recommendations on this list,Trek to Yomiis certainly the shortest experience. That doesn’t make it any less special though but it is only recommended for the hardcore action fans out there.
Fate/Samurai Remnantwas released on July 02, 2025, and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch.
