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SAMURAI SHODOWN

SAMURAI SHODOWN

SNK CORPORATION · June 14, 2021 · Action, 2D Fighter, 3D, PvP, Multiplayer

Buy the SAMURAI SHODOWN key for Steam from Playsum at $44.58 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare.

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Very Positive81% · 1,73517playing now
Best price
$44.58-11%
$49.53lowest tracked $7.49
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Where to buy SAMURAI SHODOWN — official stores

Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$49.99
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Cheapest SAMURAI SHODOWN keys — keyshops

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Playsum
Playsum
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$44.58
$49.53
Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$97.86
Buy

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SAMURAI SHODOWN price by region

SAMURAI SHODOWN costs $25.99 in Georgia (USD), £39.15 in the United Kingdom, $44.58 in the United States, €44.58 in Europe (EUR), CA$50.49 in Canada, NZ$55.70 in New Zealand, A$62.67 in Australia, R$86.55 in Brazil and zł161.56 in Poland right now.

Cheapest SAMURAI SHODOWN offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $25.99 $25.99 $44.58 2
United Kingdom £39.15 −13% £44.99 £39.15 3
United Statesyour region $44.58 −11% $49.99 $44.58 3
Europe (EUR) €44.58 −11% €49.99 €44.58 3
Canada CA$50.49 −8% CA$54.99 CA$50.49 2
New Zealand NZ$55.70 −26% NZ$74.99 NZ$55.70 2
Australia A$62.67 −16% A$74.99 A$62.67 2
Brazil R$86.55 −8% R$93.99 R$86.55 3
Poland zł161.56 −4% zł169.00 zł161.56 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About SAMURAI SHODOWN

✦ AI summary

SAMURAI SHODOWN is a blade-wielding fighting game that returns after a decade with stunning visuals and faithful classic mechanics set one year before the original 1993 installment. The game features a revolutionary AI system that learns your fighting patterns to create shareable ghost opponents you can battle against.

SAMURAI REBOOT!
A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

SAMURAI SHODOWN has enjoyed worldwide success as a blade-wielding fighting game series since its first release in 1993. Ten years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for SAMURAI SHODOWN to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay! Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns players’ game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled “ghost” characters. With its story set one year before the very first installment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfill their destinies!

■Carrying on the Legacy
The new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back!

■Evolving the Presentation
Using the power of UNREAL® ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience!

■A Revolutionary new AI system
Using revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.

SAMURAI SHODOWN — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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DLC & expansions

🎁 Complete the collection

Base game + 8 of 12 DLC at today's best prices (some DLC unpriced).

$62.50
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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "CHAM CHAM"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "IROHA"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "MINA MAJIKINA"-80%

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "MINA MAJIKINA"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "SHIRO TOKISADA AMAKUSA"-80%

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "SHIRO TOKISADA AMAKUSA"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "SOGETSU KAZAMA"-80%

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "SOGETSU KAZAMA"

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from$1.19
lowest tracked $0.89
SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "BAIKEN"-10%

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "BAIKEN"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "WARDEN"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "BASARA"

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "BASARA"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "KAZUKI KAZAMA"

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "KAZUKI KAZAMA"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "RIMURURU"

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "RIMURURU"

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SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "WAN-FU"

SAMURAI SHODOWN - DLC CHARACTER "WAN-FU"

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

SAMURAI SHODOWN is praised by players as a unique and rewarding fighting game that stands apart from conventional 2D fighters, with solid voice acting and compelling combat mechanics, though it requires patience and a steeper learning curve to master. Most recommend it to those seeking a different fighting game experience, though some found it less immediately accessible without understanding its distinct command system. Players generally consider it worth playing for fans of the genre seeking something unconventional.

Recommended Sep 12, 2026
I only picked this up to play with friends. Fun although not like other 2D fighters. Lots more patience required. Recommended if you want an uncommon flavor of fighting game.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
great game
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
such a gem of a game more people need to play this
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
It's fine. Voice acting is solid, but nothing that special.
Recommended Aug 20, 2026
Samurai blades clash Fighters strike with deadly skill Honor decides all
Recommended Aug 15, 2026
O jogo é MT bom porém eu n tinha entendido os comandos e devolvi sem tentar

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