Toukiden: Kiwami

Toukiden: Kiwami is a third-person PC hunting action RPG from Omega Force and Koei Tecmo. Steam still lists it under the original Toukiden: Kiwami name, with no verified rebrand or replacement edition. Its identity comes from Japanese mythology, large Oni hunts, character progression, and the Targeted Destruction System, which makes breaking enemy parts central to every serious encounter.

Hunt Oni from a third-person perspective

The main loop begins in Utakata Village, where you prepare equipment, accept missions, speak with allied Slayers, and then enter battlefields shaped by different periods of Japanese history. Missions focus on defeating Oni, collecting resources, purifying remains, and gathering the materials needed to improve weapons and armor.

Combat is direct and responsive rather than turn-based. You move around huge enemies, identify exposed sections, and decide whether to attack safely from range or commit to close-quarters damage. The third-person camera keeps the action readable while still making large Oni feel physically imposing.

Large Oni are not simply oversized health bars. Their bodies contain separate targets that can be severed, pierced, or crushed depending on the weapon and attack type. Destroying a part can change the flow of a fight, expose valuable materials, and limit the creature's options.

Once a body part is damaged or removed, you can use Oni Purification to cleanse it and prevent the enemy from restoring it. This creates a clear rhythm: study the target, break the right section, purify it, and use the opening to pressure the next weak point.

Nine weapons, ten Mitama styles

Toukiden: Kiwami offers nine weapon types: katana, dual swords, spear, gauntlets, chain sickle, bow, club, naginata, and rifle. Each weapon has its own reach, attack rhythm, damage properties, and special techniques, so changing weapons alters more than your damage numbers.

The katana rewards controlled pressure and repeated attacks on one location. Dual swords favor rapid movement and aerial offense, while the spear works from mid-range with thrusts and charged attacks. Gauntlets focus on heavy impact, the chain sickle combines close and mid-range attacks, and the bow supports deliberate ranged targeting.

The club and naginata add different answers to the melee roster. The club is built around weight, timing, and powerful charged strikes, while the naginata emphasizes flowing attacks, mobility, and defensive movement. The rifle provides a ranged alternative with ammunition choices and access to enemy weak points.

Build customization comes from Mitama, spirits representing historical figures from Japan's past. Mitama are equipped to weapons and provide passive skills, stat benefits, and special techniques known as Tamafuri. The game includes around 300 collectible Mitama, giving the progression system a strong collection and experimentation angle.

Mitama are divided into ten battle styles: Attack, Defense, Speed, Healing, Spirit, Concealment, Space, Luck, Support, and Destruction. These roles affect how your abilities work and encourage different approaches to solo hunts, part breaking, survival, and team support.

Mitama grow through missions and shrine management. As they level up, they unlock skills, and high-level Mitama allow more flexible skill selection. The result is a system where equipment progression is connected to tactical identity rather than being limited to weapon attack values.

Story missions and repeatable hunting content

The story follows a newly created Slayer joining the defenders of Utakata Village. Ouka, Nagi, Soma, Hatsuhime, Hayatori, and other allied warriors give the campaign its social and narrative structure while also serving as useful companions in battle.

The campaign is only one part of the overall structure. Phase-based missions provide additional targets and materials, while emergency encounters create more demanding hunts with improved rewards. Infinite Missions add an endurance-style challenge for players who want to defeat multiple Oni in a continuing chain.

Tenko, the game's small animal companion, can be sent to uncovered eras to gather resources. This gives the village routine a practical purpose and reduces the need to personally collect every common material during field missions.

The PC package is a paid base game rather than a free-to-play release. Steam also lists three separate paid Mission Collection add-ons covering mission groups 1–3, 4–7, and 8–11. These are additional mission content, not a renamed edition of the main game.

Co-op that also works for solo hunters

Online multiplayer supports up to four players on cooperative missions. Each Slayer can bring a different weapon and Mitama setup, making party composition useful when one player specializes in healing, another focuses on part destruction, and others supply sustained damage.

Solo players are not left with an empty hunting system. The game provides AI-controlled allies who accompany the player on many missions and help attack, distract, and break Oni parts. That makes the campaign viable for players who prefer to learn the combat without relying on an active online group.

Co-op is most appealing when the group communicates about targets and purification priorities. It is less suited to players looking for competitive modes, open-world exploration, or a persistent shared hub built around social activities.

Players who enjoy the same mission-based monster-hunting structure but want a more modern Capcom ecosystem can compare it with large-scale third-person hunts like Monster Hunter World. Toukiden: Kiwami is more compact and more explicitly focused on dismantling individual Oni parts.

Who should play Toukiden: Kiwami?

This is a strong fit for players who enjoy boss-focused action, gear crafting, weapon experimentation, and repeatable missions with clear rewards. Its Japanese folklore setting also gives it a distinct identity compared with Western fantasy hunting games.

It suits players who want meaningful build decisions without committing to a massive open world. The Mitama system gives experienced hunters room to optimize, while AI companions make the basic progression accessible to solo players.

It is a weaker match for anyone expecting a seamless open-world adventure, complex environmental traversal, or an action game built around constant enemy crowds. Toukiden: Kiwami is structured around preparation, mission selection, targeted combat, and returning to the village to improve your setup.

For a darker Koei Tecmo action RPG with supernatural enemies, demanding defensive timing, and denser equipment progression, samurai-focused combat games such as Nioh: Complete Edition are a useful comparison, although Nioh is closer to a mission-driven masocore RPG than a dedicated hunting game.

PC features and localization

The Steam version includes controller support, single-player functionality, online co-op, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. These features make it a straightforward catalog-era PC port for players who prefer gamepad controls and cloud-backed saves.

Localization is focused rather than broad. The interface and subtitles are available in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Japanese is the only listed full-audio option, so players should not expect English voice acting.

There is no verified storefront indication that the PC edition was replaced by a definitive, remastered, or free-to-play version. Searching for the game under Toukiden: Kiwami PC remains the correct way to distinguish it from the earlier Toukiden: The Age of Demons release and from the later Toukiden 2.

Toukiden: Kiwami FAQ

Is Toukiden: Kiwami a remake or a separate game?

It is an expanded version of Toukiden: The Age of Demons. The Kiwami package adds story material, missions, characters, enemies, weapons, equipment, and progression content rather than functioning as an unrelated sequel.

Does Toukiden: Kiwami support online co-op on PC?

Yes. The Steam listing and game manual identify online cooperative play for up to four players. Multiplayer missions can also be played with fewer than four participants.

Can Toukiden: Kiwami be played solo?

Yes. The story and mission structure support solo play, and AI-controlled Slayer companions can join the player during many battles.

What is the Targeted Destruction System?

It is the game's part-destruction mechanic. Players attack specific Oni sections, sever or break them, and then use Oni Purification to stop those parts from being restored.

How many weapons are available?

There are nine weapon categories: katana, dual swords, spear, gauntlets, chain sickle, bow, club, naginata, and rifle. Their attack ranges and special techniques support very different hunting styles.

Which languages are supported on PC?

Steam lists English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese interface and subtitle support. Japanese is also listed for full audio.