Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun (2016)

Developer

Byzantine Games

Publisher

Slitherine Ltd.

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Strategy

Rating

3.8 of 5, 199 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 5.1 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A methodical and deliberate tactical wargame that feels like commanding armies through a detailed historical conflict.

methodicaldeliberatehistoricaltacticalstrategicslow-pacedcomplex

What players say

Players praise its unique focus on East Asian conflicts, calling it a turn-based Shogun: Total War without the campaign map. Some find the UI impenetrable and the pacing too slow, while others value the historical depth and deep supply mechanics. There is disagreement on unit stat balance and AI behavior, with some calling it a worthy niche game and others bouncing off after an hour.

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