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Skulls of the Shogun

Developed by 17-BIT · Published by 17-BIT

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 29, 2013 Price$1.49 Metacritic72/100 Steam reviews539

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP
Price$1.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic72/100
Steam reviews539
Languages10
Achievements27

Overview

An indie, strategy game by 17-BIT, published by 17-BIT — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 812
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:StrategyIndieTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedComedySingleplayerTacticalMultiplayerTurn-Based TacticsCartoonyTurn-Based CombatLocal Multiplayer

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Skulls of the Shogun.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *:Windows XP + Service Pack 3
  • Processor: Intel Celeron 440 2.0GHz / AMD Athlon 64 3300+
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 2.0 graphics card, Nvidia GeForce 7300 / ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 or better
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 600 MB HD space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseJapanesePortuguese - BrazilKoreanRussian

Skulls of the Shogun FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Skulls of the Shogun?

Steam classifies Skulls of the Shogun as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by 17-BIT. Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!

How much does Skulls of the Shogun cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Skulls of the Shogun at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Skulls of the Shogun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Skulls of the Shogun: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Skulls of the Shogun on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Skulls of the Shogun for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Skulls of the Shogun out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 29, 2013.

What platforms is Skulls of the Shogun on?

Skulls of the Shogun is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Skulls of the Shogun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP.

How much does Skulls of the Shogun cost?

Steam lists it at $1.49.

Does Skulls of the Shogun have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for Skulls of the Shogun.

What is Skulls of the Shogun's Metacritic score?

Skulls of the Shogun has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Skulls of the Shogun?

Skulls of the Shogun is developed by 17-BIT and published by 17-BIT.

Where to get Skulls of the Shogun

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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