Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 843 fps | 685 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 994 fps | 795 fps | 646 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 934 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 922 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 791 fps | 633 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 678 fps | 542 fps | 434 fps | 352 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 640 fps | 512 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 584 fps | 467 fps | 373 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 527 fps | 422 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 452 fps | 361 fps | 289 fps | 235 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 328 fps | 262 fps | 210 fps | 170 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 949 fps | 759 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 881 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 988 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 932 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 692 fps | 553 fps | 443 fps | 360 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 593 fps | 474 fps | 380 fps | 308 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 508 fps | 407 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 438 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 339 fps | 271 fps | 217 fps | 176 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 246 fps | 197 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 633 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 527 fps | 422 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 497 fps | 398 fps | 318 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 467 fps | 373 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 369 fps | 295 fps | 236 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 316 fps | 253 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 279 fps | 223 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 271 fps | 217 fps | 173 fps | 141 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 233 fps | 187 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 211 fps | 169 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
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About
"Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story," released in 2020, is an engaging action RPG that immerses players in the tumultuous era of Japan's Meiji Restoration. In this game, players assume the role of a ronin who crafts swords by day and delves into mysterious dungeons at night to save the swordsmith's daughter from debt. Its unique blend of crafting, exploration, and hack-and-slash gameplay sets it apart in the genre.
In terms of PC performance, "Katana Kami" is accessible and not overly demanding, making it suitable for a wide range of systems. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level card, with a score of around 1992, while a CPU score of approximately 3144 is recommended. Expect a decent FPS performance on mid-range systems; for optimal gameplay, consider GPUs like the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560, which provide solid graphics settings without taxing your hardware too heavily.
With a commendable rating of 80/100, "Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story" is a worthwhile experience for fans of action RPGs. Its captivating narrative and engaging mechanics make it a great pick for players looking to enjoy a story-driven adventure set in a beautifully crafted world.
Performance profile
Released in February 2020, Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
RPGs like Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Once upon a time, a blacksmith and his daughter lived beside the lone pine tree, Ipponmatsu, at a mountain pass. However, the man was somewhat... irresponsible with his money. His home and business were constantly in financial trouble. Eventually, his daughter is taken as collateral for his debts... "I will help you repay your debt." Before the hopeless blacksmith appeared an amicable samurai. Though his motivation was unclear, he offered to help the blacksmith with his money problems.
