Buy it if you like
- Story: 157 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 111 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 83 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Steam Deck: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 7k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise25% are divided25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
157 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Nonetheless, it effectively connects the narrative with the gameplay, emphasizing the escalating stakes of the Waxing Moon Ritual.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
111 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
What elevates the gameplay further is the integration of rogue Servants—legendary figures from myth and history—whom you can temporarily recruit and directly control, adding a burst of power and personality to combat scenarios.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
83 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Fate/Samurai Remnant is a standout entry not only in the expansive Fate franchise but also within the action RPG genre, merging historical fiction with supernatural combat in a way that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The environments are beautifully rendered, with city districts like Yoshiwara and Kanda brought to life through a mix of stylized lighting and historically inspired detail.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
All of this is augmented and amplified by the masterful animation, art direction and character design of the Servants and cast.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While not every corner is bustling with activity, the overall sense of place is strong, helped along by an evocative soundtrack and subtle environmental storytelling.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story157 reviews
Gameplay111 reviews
Combat83 reviews
Graphics30 reviews
Characters28 reviews
Audio25 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty81% still recommend
Performance80% still recommend
Controls80% still recommend
Players complain
Steam Deck54% still recommend
Crashes29% still recommend
Interface50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $25.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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