Play it if
You want a beautiful samurai adventure with satisfying duels.
Skip it if
You are tired of open-world checklists.
The hype
“The most beautiful game on PC”
The facts
Gorgeous, with a familiar open-world structure
Fact sheet
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- No
- Solo
- The main story is single-player
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Typical playtime
- ~50 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
After the Mongol fleet crushes the island's samurai, Jin survives and fights to free his home. The Director's Cut includes the Iki Island expansion.
2How it plays
Sword duels are fast and precise, with stances against different enemies. The world is guided by wind instead of map markers, and stealth is a full alternative to fighting. Legends adds online co-op for up to four players.
3Hype vs facts
The hype is about beauty, and it delivers. The facts: the open-world structure is familiar, with many similar outposts to clear.
4Look & sound
Fields of flowers, falling leaves and a black-and-white film mode make it one of the most beautiful games on PC.
5Setup & value
It lists at $59.99, runs on Windows and is Verified on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Stunning world
- Excellent sword combat
- Co-op Legends mode
Watch out
- Familiar open-world tasks
- Some repetition
Score sheet
- Craft 25%
- 92
- Fun 25%
- 92
- Easy to love 15%
- 86
- Lasting value 20%
- 86
- Value 15%
- 88
92 × 25% + 92 × 25% + 86 × 15% + 86 × 20% + 88 × 15% = 89.30 → 89
The clear verdict
Verdict
“Ghost of Tsushima is beautiful, confident and easy to love. A very safe pick.”
By the Clear Bet Review editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
