Onimusha: Way of the Sword Tops Steam Charts

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now the top-selling game on Steam. The fantasy action title reached the number one spot just one day after its release, according to data from SteamDB.

It debuted at number six on Friday with 40,000 active players. By Saturday, that figure had climbed to 74,575. The game beat out competitors like Halloween: The Game and WARDOGS to claim the top position. This marks Capcom's return to the mainline Onimusha series after 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.

Critical Reception and Gameplay

The game has received generally positive reviews from critics. It currently holds a Metacritic score of 85. Praise is mixed with criticism, however, largely focused on repetitive elements in its combat and structure.

Polygon's Giovanni Colantoni called it "a battle worth surviving," but only sometimes. He criticized routine fights and recycled bosses. Colantoni also pointed to a progression system that feels unrewarding. He argued the game's content feels stretched, writing: "It feels like a great 12-hour game stretched to an exhausting 25-hour one."

Other reviewers acknowledged these issues but were more forgiving. Chris Carter of ScreenRant noted the repetitiveness of enemies and bosses. He said it takes little away from the overall experience. "Even with some of those shortcomings, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a triumph," Carter wrote.

The Verdict: Is It Worth Your Time?

For fans of hardcore action games, the answer appears to be yes. Reviewers suggest the game shines when played on higher difficulties. IGN's Will Borger offered high praise for these intense moments. He described a state of deep immersion during combat, where "the controller falls away" and only the duel remains.

The core appeal lies in its demanding, skill-based swordplay. The criticism is clear: expect to engage in familiar fights repeatedly and complete what some see as filler side content. Your enjoyment may hinge on your tolerance for that cycle. The game's rapid commercial success and solid critical score indicate it has found an eager audience regardless. It runs on standard modern gaming PCs, with no widespread performance issues reported in the initial coverage.

Capcom's latest has clearly struck a chord, bringing a long-dormant franchise back to the forefront overnight.