New 85% on Metacritic Fantasy Action Game Just Shot Up to No. 1 on Steam Overnight
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s action game set in a reimagined Edo-period Kyoto, has achieved striking commercial success on Steam. The title launched on Friday at No. 6 on Steam’s best-seller chart with 40,000 concurrent players. Within 24 hours, it climbed to the No. 1 position, surpassing titles including Halloween: The Game and WARDOGS. By Saturday, concurrent player count had nearly doubled to 74,575.
The strong performance marks a significant return for the Onimusha franchise. The last mainline entry, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, released in 2006—a 20-year gap that made this comeback particularly notable for fans of the action-game series. The rapid ascent to the top of Steam’s charts demonstrates considerable player appetite for the franchise’s revival.
Reception has proven mixed, despite the commercial momentum. The game holds an 85% rating on Metacritic, representing generally favorable critical response alongside some measured reservations. However, player enthusiasm—evidenced by the rapid chart climb and strong concurrent player counts—appears to exceed the critical consensus, suggesting a potential disconnect between reviewers and players regarding the game’s merits.
The launch also occurred amid a competitive release window, with The Blood of Dawnwalker arriving as a fellow new title. Capcom’s established IP and franchise recognition appear to have provided a decisive advantage in capturing player attention and sales velocity. The game’s explosive opening weekend suggests it may maintain strong placement in Steam’s rankings in the coming weeks.