Sick Samurai Demo Slashes onto Steam with Style and Speed
Hotline Miami meets Edo-era Japan in this top-down action demo from a Warframe veteran—playable now on Steam.
Lightning-Fast Swords, Lofi Jazz, and a Killer Demo
Buckle your seatbelt: Sick Samurai has just unleashed its first public demo on Steam, and it’s a stylish, high-octane slice of action that’s hard to put down. Montreal solo developer Solideo—whose credits include Warframe—has cooked up a top-down adventure where ‘90s anime aesthetic collides with samurai cinema, all set to a lofi, jazz-laced soundtrack that’s as sharp as your blade.
Dash, Slash, Repeat—But Don’t Blink
The action unfolds on Furikyu Island, where you’ll wield the Girameki Technique: a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it dash-and-slash move at the heart of every encounter. Each room is a white-knuckle gauntlet of instant-death stakes—one slip, and it’s back to square one. You’ll juggle kunai, stun bombs, smoke bombs, and whatever else you can improvise to stay alive and rack up those high scores.
Hand-Crafted Levels and High-Score Showdowns
Forget brute force. Sick Samurai is about quick thinking, stylish execution, and creative combos. Short, punchy levels offer multiple routes and clever upgrades (stat-boosting sake, anyone?). The scoring system dares you to chain attacks and finish stages in record time—beat your mentor’s cigarette burn for an extra “Genyu cigarette challenge” bonus. If you crave that perfect run, this one’s for you.
Meet the Oddballs, Face the Bosses
It’s not all swordplay and neon. Each act drops you into new locales—from hazy jazz bars to serene temples—populated by quirky characters like Jones, a retired gangster-turned-barkeep, and his loyal Rottweiler Spike. Fully voiced dialogues, branching choices, and uniquely designed boss samurai round out the experience, making every run feel like a new episode in your own anime epic.
Why Check Out the Demo Now?
With a solo developer who’s sharpened his skills on Warframe, Sick Samurai isn’t just another retro throwback—it’s a modern, punishing test of reflexes and creativity. The blend of instant restarts, narrative choices, and a killer soundtrack promises something fresh in the action genre. The free Steam demo is live from May 29, so if you’re itching for a hardcore, hyper-stylish challenge, now’s the perfect time to dive in.