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Shogun Showdown
Developer Roboatino
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based tactics roguelike video game developed by Roboatino and published by Goblinz Studio and Gamera Games. It was released in September 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Shogun received generally positive reviews from critics for its unique battle system. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
340 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
232 positive · 12 negative
95% range 92–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 232 | 12 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 42 | 1 | 33 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
3,873 of 4,005 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 219 yes, 12 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 231 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (6,786 of 7,133 positive).
Players praise the game's deep tactical combat and satisfying combos. [1][2][3] Some find it gets repetitive after many hours. [4][5][6] The game is highly recommended for roguelike fans. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
Fun for the first ~5-10 ish hours (til Day 4-5), then gets very boring, grindy and repetitive. You fight the same bosses and mobs over and over and over again. After each Day (=succesful run) the runs get more difficult, but not in a good way. The mobs get tankier, they hit harder, you get less items and coins, and thus you can afford less upgrades, which is frankly just not fun. Each playable character has its own …
- [1]
I slept on this when it released and only recently found it; I wasn't expecting *too* much, but honestly this game is outstanding. A key component of what are now called roguelike games is that you should learn by doing, and 95% of the time you die, you should know what you did wrong and understand how to've prevented it. This.. is not really the case for many of them -- but it is for Shogun Showdown. I always see …
- [2]
This is an incredible indie gem. It's seems so simple, and yet is deeply tactical. I love how it asks for your concentration all the time, and repays when you do so; in the same token, lose focus for a couple of seconds and you might ruin a flawless run, no matter how upgraded your deck is. Also pulling out combos is super satisfying. I don't usually slip into hyperbolics but this is truly a fantastic game in every …
- [5]
I really enjoyed playing this game. It's a unique puzzle-like combat and I love how it encourages you to play with different achievements or metrics in mind. My only complaint is that after 368 hours it becomes a little repetitive. But that's probably my fault more than anything. I do wish that I could influence the randomness of my abilities & upgrades a bit more consistently. Some runs are much better than others …
- [3]
I wasn't immediately sold on this game, but it's surprised me at every step with good music, cool art (even if it's rather simplistic), and a combat system that is surprisingly deep and varied despite being quite limited on the surface. I thought runs would start to feel same-y over time, but because you can choose to prioritize between going fast, making fewer moves, or taking less damage, your decision making can …
Summarised from 34 of the 327 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
95% of the 231 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Shogun Showdown. The complaint that keeps coming up: becomes repetitive after many hours. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Shogun Showdown received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. 94% of critics recommended the game on OpenCritic. In its review, PC Gamer praised the combat which "feels like directing the coolest samurai movie you've ever seen" and lauded the game as a compelling roguelike in the genre's golden age. In awarding Shogun with its Bestest Best award, Rock Paper Shotgun lauded the "exceptional turn-based combat, gorgeous visuals, and refreshingly simple mechanics". Reviewing the Nintendo Switch version, Nintendo Life called Shogun "must-play" and "so clever and assured, so simple and refined in its core gameplay loop" while noting that…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 340 · most liked firstChristmas Key Giveaway - complete. It's that time of the year again with giving away extra keys. Just leave a comment of the game you'd like and I'll roll some dice if there's multiple people asking for the same key. Here's the list Gog: - ~~Old World~~ - ~~Fort Solis~~ - ~~Fallout~~ - ~~Fallout 2~~ Steam: - ~~Another Crab's Treasure~~ - ~~Shogun Showdown~~ - Hotel Renovator - ~~WWE 2K25~~ - ~~Return to Monkey Island~~ - ~~Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (2025)~~ - ~~My Time at Sandrock~~ -…
neutral · AI labelView post →was working on this in like 2020 based on experiences breaking down fighting game mechanics when mentoring ppl started improving the art for it, but got discouraged when I found out about Shogun Showdown I'll probably still return to it at some point (also there was multiplayer) #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Best game for a dad. The game loads in 1 minute, I can get through a few levels, quit, and return days later without needing to remember how it left off.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun for the first ~5-10 ish hours (til Day 4-5), then gets very boring, grindy and repetitive. You fight the same bosses and mobs over and over and over again. After each Day (=succesful run) the runs get more difficult, but not in a good way. The mobs get tankier, they hit harder, you get less items and coins, and thus you can afford less upgrades, which is frankly just not fun. Each playable character has its own Day counter (which makes the game even more grindy), but the majority of them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Prime/GOG] *Shogun Showdown*, turn-based indie roguelike deck-builder. > Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles, and combine them to get ready to face the Shogun!
neutral · AI labelView post →This is an incredible indie gem. It's seems so simple, and yet is deeply tactical. I love how it asks for your concentration all the time, and repays when you do so; in the same token, lose focus for a couple of seconds and you might ruin a flawless run, no matter how upgraded your deck is. Also pulling out combos is super satisfying. I don't usually slip into hyperbolics but this is truly a fantastic game in every aspect.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I slept on this when it released and only recently found it; I wasn't expecting *too* much, but honestly this game is outstanding. A key component of what are now called roguelike games is that you should learn by doing, and 95% of the time you die, you should know what you did wrong and understand how to've prevented it. This.. is not really the case for many of them -- but it is for Shogun Showdown. I always see when I've misplayed something that will get me hit in a few turns, and each time…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every month I try to play all the Humble Choice games just in case there is a hidden gem in there somewhere. This game is the hidden gem. I tried this one with a pretty negative attitude towards it. Once I started I had a tough time putting it down. This game is worth it at full price and even more so on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice pixel graphics, tuneful soundtrack, interesting, turn-based mechanisms. Contrary to what others have claimed, this is not a deckbuilder game, although there are similarities. There is no deck, no drawing, much less depends on luck during the fights. With that said, this is a typical roguelite, offers permanent upgrades for the subsequent runs. A pleasant casual pastime for those who like logic-based games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - Shogun Showdown Developer - @roboatino.bsky.social Publisher - @goblinzstudio.com Release date - September 5, 2024
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 3 of Roguesgiving is Shogun Showdown! If you haven't seen me play this game before you've gotta stop by it's AMAZING~ twitch.tv/wyspering #vtuber #vsky #roguelike
positive · AI labelView post →brother, idk what it is about this game, but gj fellas. i love it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a lot I could say about this game, but if you like rougelikes this is an easy buy. It is easy to pick up but with a high skill ceiling and the game will allow for creativity in your process as you learn it. Want to set a dozen mines on one tile and one phase the last boss? This game will let you do that. Want to combo every single enemy on the field no matter their health? a Kunai build can do that. Once you learn the game and the RNG there are a lot of fun different ways to use…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games I played a lot and enjoyed a lot in 2025: - Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition - Ball x Pit - Blue Prince - Shogun Showdown - Hades II - Mario Kart World Honorable mention: Silksong might be the game I played the most, but enjoyed the least this year.
positive · AI labelView post →Here's my decent haul. Some of them aren't really in the "Sale" as they just launched but have launch discounts. - [Control Ultimate Edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870780/Control_Ultimate_Edition/): Already own it on Epic, but was cheap enough to re-buy for easier Steam Deck play. - [Crab Champions](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774801/Crab_Champions/): The meme song that become a really competent roguelike shooter! - [Dave the…
neutral · AI labelView post →There's plenty of positive reviews for SS & for the most part I agree with what they have to say. However, I've noticed a few real problems with this game and as I progress they're becoming more & more pronounced and more & more frustrating. I have a physical issue which makes playing with both hands difficult- it's much easier for me to play games that only require the mouse. 'One-handers' I call 'em (despite some of the more lurid implications of that moniker). I'm finding the mouse…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cozy game friends, is this a good Story of Seasons game? I’m already in a few of the games (System Shock and Shogun Showdown) so a third game would be a deal maker
neutral · AI labelView post →The challenge is to choose 25 games you intend to play in 2025. One game a day, for 25 days. Future release, backlog, replaying a fav, any game - just no explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 21 Shogun Showdown (on PC) #gamingsky #gamechallenge #promosky
neutral · AI labelView post →New podcast episode tomorrow! A special guest joins as we talk about retro Japanese games that finally got localized! Plus I talk about the samurai styled roguelike Shogun Showdown! Find Tokyo Game Life wherever you get podcasts: tokyogamelife.com
neutral · AI labelView post →It's good. After a while it gets stale, but the honeymoon period while you mess with the characters for the first time is really good. I wish there was some kind of true ending, or better yet, an extra zone or boss. It's a roguelike, but after clearing a run on the hardest difficulty there's not much difference between the endings.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have to admit, I didn't get this game at all at first. But now I get it. The rhythm, flow, and groove of the gameplay are so addictive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had another first for me. Got offered a copy of a computer game for review, Shogun Showdown. Turn based, rogue like with a really cool art style and arena combat. Looking forward to giving it a good shake before reviewing. store.steampowered.com/app/2084000/...
neutral · AI labelView post →[Epic PC & Mobile] Mindcop [Epic] Shogun Showdown. Claim everything https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-f20a4eda0f2d486ea73cab8af1224e31-8a20c6c8d5b5417e800c687e9d72013e&offers=1-59ff4d481277487d8c073166ba7612d3-b9ff3f98367a45cdac289dff6683a2bc&offers=1-f20a4eda0f2d486ea73cab8af1224e31-bc7d594727444416b983f3747b2a8bdb&offers=1-f20a4eda0f2d486ea73cab8af1224e31-c151e0c5dedd4f06b3afb21da4f0d6d1
neutral · AI labelView post →Awesome, tons of replay value, love trying different combinations. For sure pick this up if you are into these kinds of games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has been a fundamental game to me, and between the best games I ever played. The concept is so damn simple but so satisfying. It has the look, the charming atmosphere and music, and even comedy. The learning curve is nice, even if it's not the best aspect of the game. Infact I think it rise out a bit too abruptly... I think it's on day 6 or 7. But it's nothing, it's just I'm not really a gamer I'm just a casual and I've been for all my life. I play few games like really well usually. Just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got this game in 2024 and put 20 hours in, really liked it but thought I saw everything it has to offer. Installed it back 2 years later on a whim and poured another 35 hours in without even realizing it. Worth at least twice the full price for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That's roguelike. Nice music, design and mechanics. Tactically reminds me «Ronin» which is also turn-based and you need to choose your next move really carefully. So, kinda puzzle. You are a lonely Japanese warrior who kills hundreds and hundreds enemies with his / her wits and weapon you collected during that bloody journey. Small, minimalistic but really enjoyable game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like cute pixel art, deck builders or rogue Shogun Showdown is free in Epic game store. Nny husband loves this game. store.epicgames.com/p/shogun-sho...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is only my third negative review (out of 40) on Steam and coming from someone who loves roguelike deckbuilders. I know I am very much in the minority here. But anyway, here's my take. This game just didn’t make me want to keep on playing after a couple hours. Usually, I get addicted to roguelikes immediately, but this one felt boring and just annoying. Here’s why, at least to me: Mainly, I just think this game is severely lacking satisfying synergy building. There is pretty much no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun, fresh, engaging, mindboggling. Very interesting mechanics, good sound and graphics. Can be played casually as a quickie, or more hardcore style with sweat and tears, both works. The discovery is awesome, the grind can be tedious sometimes, the endgame is here to give you pain. Overall 50+ hours of fun and sweat. Thanks devs for the ride, much appreciated Definitly recommend. Enjoy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed playing this game. It's a unique puzzle-like combat and I love how it encourages you to play with different achievements or metrics in mind. My only complaint is that after 368 hours it becomes a little repetitive. But that's probably my fault more than anything. I do wish that I could influence the randomness of my abilities & upgrades a bit more consistently. Some runs are much better than others and that's just up to what you find. Very fun game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fair warning: lots of roguelikes on this list. Just seems like the devs of these games really like 2d non-demanding visuals. And I don't know how low do you need to go, so check these individually. Don't even need a sale for Moonring, which is a retro turn-based RPG, completely free. Runs on a potato. Original Monster Train should work decently well, it's 90% off. Shogun Showdown is really cool, 50% off. Necesse is a very fun Terraria-like, coming out of EA in like a week and on sale now.…
neutral · AI labelView post →Shogun Showdown is awesome, any game where shocking is a viable strategy will typically win me over very quickly
positive · AI labelView post →This is the kind of mediocre game that somehow gets its ass kissed by everyone while genuinely great games get crucified because they had a few bugs on launch. Apparently a couple of release bugs are a bigger crime than making a game this forgettable. Steam reviews really do have their priorities backwards sometimes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Regrettably, I have to give this one a negative review, which may be kind of crazy considering I loved it for a long time, it checked off a lot of boxes for me, and it does have a lot of good things going for it. It has high replay value, it's inexpensive, easy to pick up, smooth running, has great design, addictive gameplay, and nice pixel graphics. What ruins it for me is the RNG. At first, it's fun unlocking all the items, and characters. You will get them all up to day 7, and that's when…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needs a sequel. The core gameplay is really fun, and the loop could keep players in longer if it didn't get stale after about 60 hours. Totally worth the full price. Great for nights where you only have about 20/30 mins and want to "complete" something without hyping yourself up again like Hades or Megabonk.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes, its worth your money and time I have gotten all the achivements which took me 38 hours. Its very fun, at the end it felt repetetive because i knew everything there was. A good run takes about 35-60 min if you play on higher difficulties, to me this is a perfect time investment for trains, flights or on the couch. I recomend this game because getting all the achivements is a fun journey!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game well worth it. Turn-based tile card combat. Scum-saving worked for me to figure out the intricacies but after that it was fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has nailed the mission of making you feel like an absolute badass, gracefully dancing among a group of enemies while tearing them apart. Just the right balance of strategic depth and casual.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not sure to what extent this game has staying power. I've played it for about 9 hours apparently, and I think I'm winding down toward being done with it, but it honestly is a great experience. It just feels so unique to so many of the other deckbuilders on the market, and rarely feels unfair. Really cool game, here.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just watched the credits of Shogun Showdown, for me one of the top 3 rogue-lite deckbuilders ever. If you liked Balatro but have already played it too much, try Shogun. I enjoy it even more (and it's even more addictive😅). store.steampowered.com/app/2084000/...
positive · AI labelView post →The best kinda rogue like imo, simple mechanics expanded upon complexly. Easy to pick, challenging to master. Surprising amount of strategy that is deeply satisfying to pull off. My all time favorite thing about the game is it can be played with only a mouse, or only a keyboard, and also works well with controller.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have any of you played the game Shogun Showdown? If so, what do you think of it? I find it super fun
positive · AI labelView post →I wasn't immediately sold on this game, but it's surprised me at every step with good music, cool art (even if it's rather simplistic), and a combat system that is surprisingly deep and varied despite being quite limited on the surface. I thought runs would start to feel same-y over time, but because you can choose to prioritize between going fast, making fewer moves, or taking less damage, your decision making can vary greatly from run to run, character to character, and that's really where…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing rogue game. Really forces you to strategize and use your brain. Further in the game one mistake can cost your whole run. Music, and vibe are awesome. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I knew was going to buy this after about 30 seconds of demo, and it hasn't disappointed me at all. Great stuff. Definitely my favorite game of the year, and probably the last few years. Getting that last achievement is a pretty big grind, so I'm no longer playing this to the exclusion of other games, but I'll keep coming back and grinding away at it now and then.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR This is among one of the best roguelike games there is... The music, the sound, the controls and the combat... it all just fits together so well! I also really like how just like with the forerunners of the genre (Slay the Spire) the game can be played just with the mouse and isn't necessarily too over the top in complexity nor is it lacking in it! Now I have some gripes with the game like how the progression system works... ur best bet is to just play with one character for until…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ENG Review – Shogun Showdown Shogun Showdown is a fantastic tactical game where every move matters and one bad turn can end an entire run. The weapon card system and its upgrades are extremely satisfying — especially when luck finally gives you the perfect setup. The music is also a pleasure to listen to — it perfectly supports the atmosphere and gives even the most stressful fights a smooth, immersive flow. At the same time, the game heavily relies on RNG: getting a good weapon card or the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow! Shogun Showdown has been nominated for Best Tactical Game at DIGY Awards! 🥳 Congrats to @roboatino.bsky.social and shoutout to all the nominees! 👏
neutral · AI labelView post →STOP! ✋ You have reached the INDIE GAME checkpoint. You must share your favorite indie game! For me, it's Shogun Showdown. I played the alpha on itch probably like 4 dozen times and the full release has been even better. Go buy it on steam now. #indiegames
positive · AI labelView post →The Epic Games Store is giving away the incredibly satisfying Shogun Showdown and clock-ticking whodunnit Timecop. #FreeGames #EpicGamesStore #IndieGames www.pcgamesn.com/shogun-showd...
neutral · AI labelView post →Cool roguelike, but kind of lacks options. Many weapons are vastly inferior than others, and some are extremely hard to build around. 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun little roguelite with unique gameplay. I did get tired of the gameplay loop after about 10 or so hours, but I would still consider it worth the money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a boring as hell card combo puzzler, just like it looks in the video.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ahhhh nice, this game reawakened my interest for roguelike deckbuilders. I always find too daunting the perspective to invest multiple 30-60 minutes runs in a game that doesn't have much to offer in terms of story. But the tactical gameplay of this game is spot-on, very fun, very challenging, just perfect. Now that I "finished" the game with one character, and after 36hour of doing this, I feel my time with Shogun Showdown is over. Goign through the same process with the other characters could…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really well made game. Enjoyable thinking gameplay, nicely presented pixel art (the backgrounds are gorgeous) and deep strategy. The gameplay reminds me of a 2D Into The Breach. Less complicated due to having only a 1D battlefield, but the nature and complexity of the moveset makes up for it. Great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A simple turn based game that is surprisingly enjoyable. I use it more as a pass time in between work or other games when I'm waiting for friends to jump on. It saves as you play too, so no loss for jumping out and it's turn based, so you can step away whenever without a penalty.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very cool and unique game that combines turn based combat with semi deckbuilding and combat based puzzles. You craft a deck out of different tiles, ranging from simple attacks to techniques such as mirroring your character or manipulating enemy positions. The whole gameplay loop blends very well together and each run differs from the last. There are a handful of different characters, each with their own unique special move and playstyle. There is also a demo of the game if you're not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super satisfying well designed and well balanced game. Options are given, tactics are rewarded, wins are satisfying, losses are your own fault. Just buy this full price now if it looks like fun to you, you'll enjoy it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best when it comes to turn-based games. It delivers unique playstyle and freshful experience. All i want to say is... this game is a must-have for turn-based lover out there! 10/10 ⭐
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