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We filtered the 50 games similar to Muramasa: The Demon Blade down to the 5 that fit the “Historical” category. The Banner Saga 2, Dragon's Crown and Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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The best games with a historical setting like Muramasa: The Demon Blade

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Banner Saga 2Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat.

Released 7 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Setting66Combat43

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#2Dragon's CrownClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Same studio: Vanillaware.

Genre100Visuals100Setting65Combat58Game mode54

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#3Assassin's Creed Chronicles: ChinaClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloHistoricalFantasy2DStealth

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat.

Released 6 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Setting78Visuals73Combat0

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#4Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistoricalTactical

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: progression.

Released 11 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Combat63Setting59Progression0

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#510,000,000Closest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicHistoricalLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

10000000 is a Dungeon Crawling RPG Matching Game. Run the dungeon and match to handle the things you encounter “This game is so good it makes me want to cry” - Eli Hodapp – Editor In Chief – TouchArcade “This is one of my favorite iOS games in a long time. Buy it. Love it. Pass it on.

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Released 3 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat85Progression82Setting45

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