Fit check
Is Tsukumogami worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy Japanese folklore and revenge-driven RPG adventures
- RPG fans who want battles connected to enemy identification and puzzle solving
- Players seeking endings that vary with their actions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a straightforward combat RPG without identity-based battles or field puzzles
- Players who prefer a single fixed conclusion rather than multiple possible endings
- Players looking for a setting outside medieval Japan
Our take on Tsukumogami
Captured enemies remain part of the puzzle structure: their abilities can be used not only in battles but also to solve problems encountered in the field.
What is Tsukumogami?
Set in medieval Japan, Tsukumogami follows Hanabusa after evil spirits kill her mother.
A fox serving a mountain god gives her a sword inherited from her mother, allowing her to perceive spirits’ true forms. When a spirit claiming to be her father breaks the weapon, Hanabusa seeks to repair it, uncover the truth, and destroy the spirits. Battles involve determining an enemy’s identity before attacking. Enemies can be captured, and their abilities can be used in combat and field puzzles.
The game includes over 40 unique characters and more than 100 monsters, with endings that vary according to player actions. English and Japanese voice audio are available. The original Japanese version, Tsukumogami, is added to the Steam Library as a separate item.
How Tsukumogami plays
- 01Identity-Based Battles
- Combat requires working out which spirit an opponent truly is before defeating it.
- 02Captured Spirit Skills
- Enemies can be captured, with their abilities serving both combat and field-puzzle purposes.
- 03Branching Endings
- The story can conclude in different ways depending on actions taken during play.
- 04Large Enemy Roster
- The game includes over 40 unique characters and more than 100 monsters.
- 05Dual Voice Audio
- Voice audio can be selected in either English or Japanese.
- 06Japanese Version Included
- The original Japanese edition is added to the Steam Library as a separate item.
Tsukumogami compared to similar games
Tsukumogami combines RPG battles with enemy identification, captured abilities, field puzzles, and action-dependent endings. Back to the Dawn focuses on prison escape, investigation, survival, and fighting, while Ghost of a Tale combines action-RPG play with exploration, stealth, disguises, and conversations. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is described as an RPG centered on an unconventional story, characters, and soundtrack.
Tsukumogami: platforms & release
Is Tsukumogami worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy Japanese folklore and revenge-driven RPG adventures. Skip it if: players seeking a straightforward combat RPG without identity-based battles or field puzzles.
Where can I download Tsukumogami?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Tsukumogami's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Tsukumogami on?
Windows only.
