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SeriesWay of the Samurai

Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story

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First release
Feb 19, 2020
Developer
ACQUIRE Corp.
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Play as a ronin during Japan's Meiji Restoration in the volatile Rokkotsu Pass. The swordsmith Dojima falls into debt and his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral. Help repay the debt by crafting swords by day and exploring the mysterious, twisting dungeons of the Ipponmatsu Cave for valuable materials at night.

Also known as Way of the Samurai Gaiden Katanakami, 사무라이의 길 외전 카타나카미, KatanaKami.exe

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Storyline
Once upon a time, a blacksmith and his daughter lived beside the lone pine tree, Ipponmatsu, at a mountain pass. However, the man was somewhat... irresponsible with his money. His home and business were constantly in financial trouble. Eventually, his daughter is taken as collateral for his debts... "I will help you repay your debt." Before the hopeless blacksmith appeared an amicable samurai. Though his motivation was unclear, he offered to help the blacksmith with his money problems.Read more

Once upon a time, a blacksmith and his daughter lived beside the lone pine tree, Ipponmatsu, at a mountain pass. However, the man was somewhat... irresponsible with his money. His home and business were constantly in financial trouble. Eventually, his daughter is taken as collateral for his debts... "I will help you repay your debt." Before the hopeless blacksmith appeared an amicable samurai. Though his motivation was unclear, he offered to help the blacksmith with his money problems.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 19, 2020
PlayStation 4
Feb 20, 2020
Nintendo Switch
Feb 20, 2020
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
ninja

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 408 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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