Underplayed Gems

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai (2023)

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai cover
Developer
Colossi Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 515 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A low-stakes survival RPG where stamina replaces hunger and silly deaths keep the mood light as you chop trees, hunt rabbits, and build a village in an open world.

casual survivalaction rpgopen worldrelaxedexplorationlightheartedgrindyvillage building

What players say

Players are split between those who enjoy the basic gameplay loop and those who call it a pay-to-win mobile port. Many say progression is deliberately slowed to push microtransactions, with an overly small inventory and costly repairs. Long-time reviewers point to a difficulty spike at estate level 3 and repetitive chores that drain fun.

Screenshots

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