Shades of Sakura
Released Jul 2021
Shades of Sakura is a casual physics-based puzzle game. Challenge yourself to get 10 animated scenes with Live2D. Go on a fascinating journey through ancient Japan and our Samurai girls. Connect the balls by drawing lines to win!
69% positive · 592 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $1.99
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Evaluation
Shades of Sakura launched on July 22, 2021 as a self-contained casual physics-based puzzle game. All three DLC items — an 18+ content pack, a soundtrack, and an artbook — were released on the same day as the base game, indicating they were part of the launch package rather than post-launch additions. There is no news post history, no developer communications about future updates or expansions, no unreleased DLC, and no roadmap or announced content. The game was designed and shipped as a finished product, and no further content has been communicated by the developer since launch.
Evidence
18+ content DLC released on launch day alongside the base game
Soundtrack DLC released on launch day alongside the base game
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
BanzaiProject
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Shades of Sakura is a casual puzzle game about ancient Japan.
It features stories of our 3 main Heroines and a gameplay with physic-based mechanics.
To go experience the whole journey with our Samurai girls you have to win a variety
of levels by drawing lines and connecting the balls together.
Game Features:
- Experience the ancient Japanese culture and reveal the truth alongside our main Heroines!
- All our characters move with Live2D animations! You will be able to interact with them all.
- Dive deep into 10 Samurai girls' personalities & go through the story together with them.
- Changes the graphic settings to enjoy the game on the best possible quality
ALL CHARACTERS IN THE GAME ARE OVER 18 YEARS
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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