Sword of the Samurai
PC · 1989
About this game
Sword of the Samurai is a unique "semi-RPG" where you play a wandering samurai (or ronin to be exact as you seem to have no master) trying to make a name for yourself in Japan and ultimately to become a master swordsman if you win the Shogun held swordsman competition.
The gameplay focuses on improving and enhancing your somewhat terrible sword skill technique.
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As at the beginning of the game your sword play starts with what seems like "swinging a bat" rather than a sword technique, you improve your skill and techniques by "stealing" techniques by dueling with other swordsmen of which you add to your own library of sword techniques and customize which techniques suit your purposes.
The "semi-RPG" elements refer to the "skill and techniques" development of your character.
The more duels, missions and bouts your character accomplishes, the more sword techniques your character will eventually learn as well as gradually increasing your character stats.
Thus dueling is the essence of the gameplay, may it be a friendly match with wooden swords or unofficial death matches using your steel sword (katana).
Swordplay techniques are extremely complicated at first, comprising of detailed forms: Stances, each with different types of attacks; Parrying and the ability to counter attack after a correct block; Stance Attack, the ability for a surprise attack against a correct stance and much more.
Learn all these techniques by dueling, learning from the local dojo's and ultimately gaining enough fame and skill to duel the many wandering master swordsmen that may teach you a thing or two about special sword skills.
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks Sword of the Samurai for PC with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-15 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-14 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-13 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-12 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-11 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-10 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-09 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-08 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-07 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-06 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-05 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-04 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-03 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-02 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-01 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-31 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-30 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-29 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-27 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-26 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-25 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-24 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-23 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-22 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-21 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-20 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-19 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-18 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
Rarity & condition
No market sales have been tracked yet for Sword of the Samurai — this could mean it rarely changes hands, or simply that Gamevaro hasn't recorded a sale for it yet. Be the first to add it to your collection.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Sword of the Samurai worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for Sword of the Samurai (PC) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is Sword of the Samurai rare?
No market sales have been tracked yet for Sword of the Samurai, which could mean it rarely changes hands or that Gamevaro simply hasn't recorded a sale for it yet.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Sword of the Samurai?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
