Bylina vs The Spirit of the Samurai
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Spirit of the Samurai wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Spirit of the Samurai is $14.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bylina | The Spirit of the Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 45 | 59 |
| Quality | 60 | 51 |
| Value | 45 | 80 |
| Popularity | 23 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.43 | $4.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.1% positive | 60.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Bylina | The Spirit of the Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 20, 2026 | December 12, 2024 |
| Developers | Far Far Games | Digital Mind Games |
| Publishers | Digital Vortex Entertainment | Digital Mind Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-13700+ or AMD Ryzen 7 7000 series | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 24 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) or equivalent | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 17 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bylina or The Spirit of the Samurai?
The Spirit of the Samurai won the comparison against Bylina based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Bylina worth buying over The Spirit of the Samurai?
Based on the metrics, The Spirit of the Samurai won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Spirit of the Samurai currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC