SAMURAI SHODOWN ACA NEOGEO in IOS

now available in the app!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

89/100

Samurai Shodown ACA NEOGEO is a flawless mobile port of the 1993 SNK fighting classic. For purists, this is the gold standard. It captures the unique, high-stakes 'weapon-based' combat that defined the original arcade era. Unlike combo-heavy fighters, Samurai Shodown is about timing, spacing, and the devastating power of a single well-placed slash. The 'Rage Gauge' remains one of the best mechanics in fighting history, turning the tide of battle when you're on the ropes.

HAMSTER Corporation has done a great job adding modern amenities to the retro experience. You can customize the difficulty, apply CRT-style display filters for that nostalgic glow, and compete on global leaderboards. The touch controls are surprisingly responsive, though serious players will definitely want to connect a Bluetooth controller to pull off the more complex 'Pow' moves. It’s a piece of gaming history that feels just as tense and rewarding today as it did 30 years ago.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.0Mon Apr 24 2023

・Added a news feature to the title screen.

・Added Bluetooth controller support.


NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!

And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.

[Game introduction]

'SAMURAI SHODOWN' is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1993.

The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality. They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game’s climax.

One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage.

Once that gauge is full the character’s attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.

[Recommendation OS]

iOS 13 and above

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!

And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.

[Game introduction]

'SAMURAI SHODOWN' is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1993.

The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality. They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game’s climax.

One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage.

Once that gauge is full the character’s attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.

[Recommendation OS]

iOS 13 and above

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 9 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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SAMURAI SHODOWN is a legendary fighting game originally released by SNK in 1993, now available on mobile through the ACA NEOGEO series. Featuring 12 unique swordmasters, players engage in high-tension battles leading up to a final showdown with Shiro Tokisada Amakusa. The game is famous for its weapon-based combat and the Rage Gauge, which increases your attack power as you take damage. This mobile version faithfully reproduces the arcade experience with customizable settings for difficulty and display, plus online rankings to challenge players from around the world.

Features

1

Faithful Arcade Reproduction

2

12 Iconic Playable Characters

3

Dynamic Rage Gauge Mechanic

4

Global Online Rankings

5

Customizable Display and Difficulty Settings

Tips

Promotion Videos

ACA NEOGEO SAMURAI SHODOWN - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, the ACA NEOGEO series supports Bluetooth gamepads, which is recommended for the best fighting experience.

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