Suikoden
Also known as Suikoden 1
Suikoden is a 1995 JRPG developed and published by Konami, loosely inspired by the classic Chinese novel Water Margin about a band of outlaw heroes uniting against corruption. Players lead a growing rebellion against a tyrannical empire.
Its signature feature is recruiting the 108 Stars of Destiny, a huge cast of characters who variously join your battle parties, run shops and facilities, or populate your steadily expanding castle headquarters, giving real weight to exploration and side quests. Combat blends six-character party battles with large-scale strategic army clashes and dramatic one-on-one duels, while a mature, politically charged story tackles war and sacrifice. Its ambition and depth set it apart from many peers and earned a devoted following.
It anchored a beloved series of sequels, and the first two games have been remastered together for modern platforms, keeping this cult-favorite JRPG accessible to new players.
Where can you play Suikoden today?
Device by device, which of the 2 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (€ 49,99) and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster (€ 44,99).
- Mac
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Mac.
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on PlayStation.
- Xbox
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Xbox.
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to Suikoden runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (€ 49,99) and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster (€ 44,99).
Games like Suikoden
Modern alternatives to Suikoden, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Indie
€ 49,99A spiritual successor from Suikoden veterans with large-scale party recruitment.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster
€ 44,99A remastered collection of the first two classic Suikoden RPGs.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
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