Onmyoji
NetEase Games · 2018 · RPG, Free to Play, Anime, Turn-Based, Strategy
PC
Mostly Positive75% · 269 📈 Making a comeback 85%575playing now
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About Onmyoji
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Play as legendary onmyoji Abe no Seimei, collecting and evolving magical shikigami spirits to uncover supernatural mysteries across beautifully recreated Heian-period Japan. Battle other players in strategic real-time combat while exploring an atmospheric world brought to life by A-list Japanese voice actors and a sweeping orchestral score.
A Tale of Demons
Begin your legendary journey through a Japanese-style fantasy RPG. Your epic adventure starts in the Heian period of Japanese history, a time when humans and demons co-exist…
It was a hellish time when spirits and demons lurked in the shadows, striking fear into the hearts of men. The only ones standing against the oncoming darkness and terror were the onmyoji – masters of mystery. Divining the future, observing the stars, traveling between worlds, and ultimately bending spirits to their will, the onmyoji sustained the balance between the humans and the demons.
Enter the incredible, vibrant world of spirits and demons, and watch mysteries unfold before your very eyes.
Play as a Legendary Onmyoji from Japanese Folklore
Be reincarnated as Abe no Seimei, a legendary onmyoji from Japanese folklore. Help Seimei on his journey to recover his lost memories while encountering demons of all shapes and forms. Unravel the supernatural tales of the shikigami, spirits, and demons, and listen to their inner voices.
Collect and Evolve Hundreds of Shikigami
Collect nearly a hundred different magical spirits called shikigami, each with their own unique stories and abilities. Strengthen your shikigami or change their appearances by evolving them.
Multi-dimensional Gameplay and Strategic Battling
Unleash your shikigami in semi-real time battles with other onmyoji in your area or from around the world. Build your dream tactical team by choosing shikigami based on their abilities and strengths, then send them into battles against other teams. Challenge yourself with various and exciting game modes including Duels, Realm Raids, Boss Challenges, Demon Parade, and much more.
Exquisite Reproduction of Ancient Kyoto
- Immaculate 3D modeling takes you into the vibrant, immersive world of Kyoto during the Heian period. Relax in peaceful courtyards and pass through otherworldly Torii gates, watch the spring cherry blossoms drift, and wrap yourself in the solemnity of palaces and shrines. Detailed rendering and painstaking worldbuilding will immerse you in the mesmerizing, fantasy world of Onmyoji.
An Auditory and Visual Feast
- Onmyoji features many of Japan's top voice actors, including Rie Kugimiya (Fullmetal Alchemist), Noriaki Sugiyama (Naruto), Miyuki Sawashiro (Di Gi Charat), Tatsuhisa Suzuki (Final Fantasy XV), Jun Fukuyama (Super Smash Bros), Nana Mizuki (Naruto), Akira Ishida (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and more. This talented group brings all the characters of the game to life and helps paint their mysterious yet poignant tales.
- An original soundtrack by world renowned composer Shigeru Umebayashi (Mood for Love, 2046, House of Flying Daggers) provides a lush soundscape to transport players deep into the mysteries of the ancient Japan.
Social System
- You can create virtual realms and interact with other players in Onmyoji. Invite your friends to battle alongside you against boss demons, or challenge them to a duel!
- Travel through the zones of the living and the dead with your new friends, or even break through dimensions by connecting with them in the real world.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I haven't seen my son in 5 days13 found this helpful
Onmyoji is a free-to-play turn-based RPG developed and published by NetEase Games that successfully blends Japanese folklore with strategic gameplay and impressive production values. Set in a beautifully realized version of the Heian era, the game follows the journey of an onmyoji who must restore harmony between the human world and the realm of spirits. Its narrative is built around encounters with demons, mythical creatures, and legendary figures, creating an engaging fantasy adventure rooted in traditional mythology rather than conventional medieval settings. The story gradually expands through cinematic sequences and character-driven episodes, giving players a compelling reason to continue exploring beyond simply collecting stronger units. Combat is the heart of the experience, offering a tactical turn-based system that rewards careful planning instead of brute force. Players recruit an extensive roster of shikigami, each possessing distinct abilities, elemental strengths, and battlefield roles. Building an effective team involves balancing damage dealers, defensive characters, healers, and support specialists while also equipping them with customizable soul sets that signific…1 found this helpful
More low-quality shameless-copy-of-some-other-game(s) development from NetEase. I've spent more time getting account to load, waiting for game to downlaod, then update, then repair, then repair again, and then video content download, than actually being able to play the game. Zero effort put into PC port. UI is cluttered and chaotic. Game idea may have potential, but implementation is amateurish at best.1 found this helpful
Great game with Ancient Japanese style1 found this helpful
I've been enjoying Onmyoji a lot. The shikigami are unique, each with their own interesting mechanics, and I appreciate that the game doesn't rely heavily on fan service or "gooner bait" to attract players. That said, the game has a fairly steep learning curve and can feel overwhelming for new players. Building a shikigami is a long-term investment because Black Daruma is a very limited resource unless you're willing to spend money. The story can also be confusing at times, and S-Jade is quite expensive. Despite that, the game is genuinely very F2P-friendly. Progress simply takes time, patience, and resource management. One thing to keep in mind is that many shikigami are designed mainly for PvP. Also, whenever a new shikigami is released, pulling them doesn't necessarily mean you can use them right away—you'll still need enough resources to fully build them. Daily farming and event grinding can be time-consuming, but the game has an auto-battle system, so most repetitive content can be completed automatically. One of my biggest concerns is the Global version's visibility. The game still receives regular updates, but it feels like there's very little marketing compared to the C…
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