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The Samurai are a popular historical group in the world of video games. With their Bushidō code, which emphasizes honor and loyalty, along with sharp blades, these iron-clad warriors make for perfect in-game characters to base entire settings around. And with Team Ninja’s Rise of the Ronin coming next year and Ubisoft finally taking Assassin’s Creed to Japan, it seems high time to chronicle some of the best games featuring the Land of the Rising Sun’s most famous soldiers. So, here’s a look at 14 solid samurai games to get your Bushidō spirit buzzing.

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