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Way of the Samurai 4

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Laughing Jackal, released in 2011

60/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥈Proton SilverPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)

In Way of the Samurai 4, you must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty. Set in he humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the "black ships" from the West ended Japan's long history of cultural isolation. It is up to you to decide which faction to support in an almighty conflict amongst the region's three powers, and so direct the course of Japan's history.

Single player

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Way of the Samurai 4 Download Size

The official download size for Way of the Samurai 4 is 7 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.42 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

7GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.42USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

9 mins

Is Way of the Samurai 4 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
49Players Online

There are currently 49 people playing Way of the Samurai 4, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 58.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Way of the Samurai 4 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\WayoftheSamurai4\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/WayoftheSamurai4/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/WayoftheSamurai4/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Way of the Samurai 4 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥈 Proton Silver

Performance Analysis

Way of the Samurai 4 is playable on Steam Deck, but expect some friction. You might encounter small text or need to manually bring up the keyboard. Cap frame rate at 40FPS for battery life.

Confidence: Moderate
See 27 user configs ↗

Can I Run Way of the Samurai 4?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Way of the Samurai 4 smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 128Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders or equivalent GPU. Plan for 7 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.13GHz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM1 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUDirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 64Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7 or later
  • ⚡
    CPU3GHz Intel i3 or equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUDirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 128Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Download Size
7 GBSmall

Is Way of the Samurai 4 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

60
Rated 60 out of 100
Mixed Reviews4 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 4 critic reviews, opinion on Way of the Samurai 4 is divided. While it offers some unique role-playing (rpg) mechanics, the score of 60 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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