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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : i5-8600K / Ryzen 5 2600X Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1070 8GB / RX Vega 56 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : i5-12400 / Ryzen 5 5600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RX 6700 / RTX 2060 Super DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

Expeditions: Samurai

Cold reception
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Released August 7, 2026
RPGStrategyEarly Access
sample: 32 reviews posted after launch (12 AI-classified)
48/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 56 % · 34 reviews (« Mixed »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 61% positive vs 56% overall (256 recent reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The cartoon‑styled graphics dominate the conversation, surfacing in two of the most frequent keywords. Overall, the game sits at a mixed 56 % positive rating from 32 post‑release Steam reviews, with higher approval among players who logged 2–10 hours.

What it's about: Vous accostez au Japon à bord d’un navire néerlandais, à l’aube d’une nouvelle guerre civile. Naviguez parmi les méandres politiques du Japon de l’époque Sengoku en recourant à la furtivité, à la diplomatie et à la violence dans ce RPG tactique, où chaque choix compte.

In-game

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« apres expedition Rome hâte de me plonger dans ce jeu mais pitié vite une traduction Française. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« Enjoying so far, I do miss the army management from the Rome game as well as the color and symbol customization that game had in the camp system. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1
« Beautiful artstyle. So far loving the game, keep up the great work. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played3
« Shows promise, but might take a look a lot on optimization and quality of life fix. Fun game tbh. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1
« the story has been enjoyable so far. the art direction i am enjoying but its not super realistic. the music and ambiance is amazing. if you played any of the other expeditions this is 100% worth the time! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played
« As of right now i do enjoy this game it is very comparable to BG3 and i love the choices. That being said its my first expeditions game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« A huge downgrade from prior titles. At an hour and a half I got sick of the constant quips and Marvel style banter and applied for a refund. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played211
« Dont bother it is a cash grab, It is little more than a demo at this point you get the first few quests then it ends with the road map of what they might do »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played1
« You are paying for a game with currently 5 hours of game play of the story. Honestly, if I knew that, I wouldn't have paid for it. WAY TOO LITTLE CONTENT to be charging for the game right now »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« Not working on my mouse, click several times then only move once when enter door or exit. Refunded. I wait until they fully releases. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« too many gamebreaking bugs and no fix updates. total let down. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« Story is interesting enough so far, though a little generic. Combat is engaging, although somewhat clunky at times. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played

In players' words

« apres expedition Rome hâte de me plonger dans ce jeu mais pitié vite une traduction Française. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« A huge downgrade from prior titles. At an hour and a half I got sick of the constant quips and Marvel style banter and applied for a refund. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played211
« Enjoying so far, I do miss the army management from the Rome game as well as the color and symbol customization that game had in the camp system. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1
« Dont bother it is a cash grab, It is little more than a demo at this point you get the first few quests then it ends with the road map of what they might do »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played1
« Beautiful artstyle. So far loving the game, keep up the great work. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played3
« You are paying for a game with currently 5 hours of game play of the story. Honestly, if I knew that, I wouldn't have paid for it. WAY TOO LITTLE CONTENT to be charging for the game right now »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« Shows promise, but might take a look a lot on optimization and quality of life fix. Fun game tbh. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1
« Not working on my mouse, click several times then only move once when enter door or exit. Refunded. I wait until they fully releases. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« the story has been enjoyable so far. the art direction i am enjoying but its not super realistic. the music and ambiance is amazing. if you played any of the other expeditions this is 100% worth the time! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played
« too many gamebreaking bugs and no fix updates. total let down. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« As of right now i do enjoy this game it is very comparable to BG3 and i love the choices. That being said its my first expeditions game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Story is interesting enough so far, though a little generic. Combat is engaging, although somewhat clunky at times. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Graphics / art
57 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=4
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Graphics / art7403
Story / writing4202
Gameplay3300
Content / longevity3003
Performance2101
Audio / music1100
Interface / UX1010

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 52 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
50 % (n=24)
2-10h
75 % (n=8)

💶 Price history

€18.26€21.57€24.89€28.20€31.52€19.79

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2026 · All-time low: €19.79 (Aug 07, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

1 review videos analyzed: 1 positive0 mixed0 negative

Les joueurs Steam et les créateurs YouTube convergent sur l'appréciation du gameplay et de l'histoire d'Expeditions: Samurai, mais divergent sur l'interface utilisateur, les joueurs Steam ayant des avis mitigés et les créateurs YouTube étant plutôt négatifs. Les joueurs Steam sont également plus critiques envers les graphismes et le contenu du jeu.

Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Gameplay is uniformly praised: 3 positive mentions out of 3 total.
  • The soundtrack earned unanimous approval: 1 positive mention out of 1.
  • Players who invest 2–10 hours show strong satisfaction: 8 reviews with a 75 % positive rate.
  • The art direction attracts commendation despite mixed feedback: 4 positive mentions out of 7 for graphics.

Weaknesses

  • Content is consistently criticized: 3 negative mentions out of 3.
  • Story reception is split, with half of the comments negative: 2 negative mentions out of 4.
  • Performance issues appear in the feedback: 1 negative mention out of 2.
  • Graphics also draw criticism, with 3 negative mentions out of 7.

Who is it for?

Fans of stylized RPG‑strategy hybrids who appreciate a distinctive art style and smooth early‑game mechanics will find much to like. Players seeking deep narrative depth or extensive end‑game content may be disappointed.

Is Expeditions: Samurai worth it in 2026?

Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 56% of 34 Steam reviews are positive (player score 48/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is uniformly praised. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Expeditions: Samurai delivers a solid core gameplay loop and a memorable visual style, earning modest praise from its early adopters. However, shortcomings in content depth, story cohesion, and performance stability keep the overall reception mixed. Prospective players should weigh the strengths against the noted weaknesses before diving in.

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Expeditions: Samurai: 48/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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