Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji. Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan, using samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island.

Entered the Steam 250 weekly chart as a new entry at #36 with a score of 7.00 and a 92% positive rating from 49 reviews. Released 9 September 2026.

Key features

Warriors persist between battles

Recruiting, promoting and upgrading individual warriors means losses carry forward. That single design choice is what separates a campaign from a series of skirmishes, because it makes a cautious victory worth more than a spectacular one.

One island, fully mapped

The campaign is bounded to Awaji rather than an abstract continent. A fixed map lets the designers place terrain that actually matters, which is why smaller-scope strategy games often out-play sprawling ones.

92% positive across a full week

Feudal Japan strategy is a crowded shelf dominated by long-running series. Holding 92% while entering the weekly chart suggests it satisfies players who already own the obvious alternatives.

Where to find Warlord: Awaji

• Available now on Steam — $22.49

Who made Warlord: Awaji

Darkmatter Games developed and self-published it. See more on the Darkmatter Games studio page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Warlord: Awaji cost?

22.49 dollars on Steam.

What kind of strategy game is Warlord: Awaji?

A feudal Japan campaign game where you recruit, promote and upgrade individual samurai and conquer the island of Awaji. Warriors persist between battles.

Who made Warlord: Awaji?

Darkmatter Games, who also self-published it.

When did Warlord: Awaji release?

9 September 2026. It entered the Steam 250 weekly chart at number 36.