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Kunoichi Botan

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master?

What works
  • Unique stealth and assassination mechanics
  • High-quality art and animations
  • Engaging adult content integrated with gameplay
  • Meaningful character progression
  • Multiple endings and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Frustrating rng-based combat
  • Limited story depth
  • Lack of gameplay polish and configuration options
  • Dark and potentially disturbing adult themes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Seed of Evil

  • UnHolY DisAsTeR

  • Slave's Sword

  • Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

  • Felvidek

  • Myths of Rules

  • Elderand

  • Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift [Legacy ver.]

  • Vampire's Fall: Origins

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • UnHolY DisAsTeR

  • Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift [Legacy ver.]

  • Terrible Laboratory

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Kunoichi Botan: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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