Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword a Soulslike?

What is the accurate short answer?

CAPCOM does not currently present the game as a “Soulslike” in its official description. Steam lists Action, Adventure, and RPG, while its visible user-defined tags may include “Souls-like.” Those tags reflect player classification and can change; they should not be turned into an official genre claim.

The practical answer is that players may notice familiar ideas—measured defense, commitment, and risk-reward timing—but Onimusha’s own vocabulary matters more. The official combat feature distinguishes parry, Deflect, Issen, block, and Reflex Dodge.

Read the beginner guide for a spoiler-free starting point, compare Parry and Deflect, and check whether the game is open world.

Sources

• CAPCOM official site
• Steam store page
• PlayStation game page