Best Musou games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated musou games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals musou games are available at the bottom of the page.
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DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."Most played musou games on Steam
Take a look at the top musou games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. WARRIORS: Abyss
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell. WARRIORS: Abyss is a action, action roguelike and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 12th 2025 has received 1,049 reviews of which 910 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played musou game, thanks to its 275 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
910
139
275
players
2. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8." DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition is a hack and slash, action and musou game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on May 13th 2014 has received 13,432 reviews of which 11,298 were positive and 2,134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played musou games.
8.2
11,298
2,134
90
players
3. WARRIORS OROCHI 4
The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now. WARRIORS OROCHI 4 is a action, hack and slash and musou game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on October 15th 2018 has received 5,379 reviews of which 4,659 were positive and 720 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played musou games.
8.4
4,659
720
40
players
4. WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition
The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content! WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition is a action, strategy and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 12th 2022 has received 2,233 reviews of which 1,988 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played musou games.
8.5
1,988
245
31
players
5. SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM! SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on May 13th 2024 has received 387 reviews of which 336 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played musou games.
8.1
336
51
30
players
6. BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"! BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk is a anime, action and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 21st 2017 has received 3,712 reviews of which 3,039 were positive and 673 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played musou games.
7.9
3,039
673
30
players
7. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is a action, character customization and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 26th 2015 has received 1,563 reviews of which 1,041 were positive and 522 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played musou games.
6.5
1,041
522
18
players
8. DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition
The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price! DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on December 05th 2018 has received 1,527 reviews of which 1,286 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played musou games.
8.1
1,286
241
16
players
9. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here! SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 1,471 reviews of which 1,213 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played musou games.
7.9
1,213
258
16
players
10. WARRIORS ALL-STARS
A battle of heroes where everyone is the lead! The very first all-stars title for Koei Tecmo! For the first time in Warriors series, flashy action combines both the traits of the original series and new exiting elements such as “Musou Rush”, open scenarios and multiple endings! WARRIORS ALL-STARS is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on August 29th 2017 has received 765 reviews of which 551 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played musou games.
6.9
551
214
8
players
Best deals on musou games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of musou games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted musou games.
1. WARRIORS ALL-STARS
A battle of heroes where everyone is the lead! The very first all-stars title for Koei Tecmo! For the first time in Warriors series, flashy action combines both the traits of the original series and new exiting elements such as “Musou Rush”, open scenarios and multiple endings! WARRIORS ALL-STARS is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on August 29th 2017 has received 765 reviews of which 551 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 80% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for musou category.
6.9
551
214
-80%
59.99€
11.99€
2. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8." DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition is a hack and slash, action and musou game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on May 13th 2014 has received 13,432 reviews of which 11,298 were positive and 2,134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 66% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in musou games.
8.2
11,298
2,134
-66%
49.99€
16.99€
3. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is part of the "Empires" series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for. DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is a action, character customization and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 26th 2015 has received 1,563 reviews of which 1,041 were positive and 522 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 66% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in musou games.
6.5
1,041
522
-66%
49.99€
16.99€
4. SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada
Struggle for survival. Death before surrender! Experience the dramatic story and epic, action-packed battles of the Sanada clan during Japan's Warring States period. SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on May 23rd 2017 has received 685 reviews of which 578 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for musou games.
8.0
578
107
-60%
49.99€
19.99€
5. SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II
The latest iteration of the 10th anniversary "SAMURAI WARRIORS" series is here at last! Naomasa Ii appears as a playable character for the first time, and the various personalities of the age are explored in more depth in "Story Mode", which is now focused on individual characters. SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on September 29th 2015 has received 1,396 reviews of which 1,036 were positive and 360 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for musou games.
7.2
1,036
360
-60%
49.99€
19.99€
6. SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here! SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 1,471 reviews of which 1,213 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 58% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for musou games.
7.9
1,213
258
-58%
69.36€
29.13€
7. WARRIORS OROCHI 4
The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now. WARRIORS OROCHI 4 is a action, hack and slash and musou game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on October 15th 2018 has received 5,379 reviews of which 4,659 were positive and 720 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for musou games.
8.4
4,659
720
-50%
69.99€
34.99€
8. DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition
The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price! DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on December 05th 2018 has received 1,527 reviews of which 1,286 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for musou games.
8.1
1,286
241
-50%
19.99€
9.99€
9. WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition
The truly ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" is now available on Steam! With all the content of "WARRIORS OROCHI 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content! WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition is a action, strategy and hack and slash game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 12th 2022 has received 2,233 reviews of which 1,988 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 49% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for musou games.
8.5
1,988
245
-49%
40.04€
20.42€
10. SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM! SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is a action, musou and hack and slash game developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on May 13th 2024 has received 387 reviews of which 336 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for musou games.
8.1
336
51
-40%
49.99€
29.99€