Games like Rise of the Ronin
If Rise of the Ronin is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Nioh 3 and Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and epic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Rise of the Ronin is an open-world action RPG set in war-torn 19th-century Japan during the Bakumatsu period. Developed by Koei Tecmo Games, the game features a blade-twin system, a bond system, crafting, faction politics, parry-heavy combat, and stance-based combat mechanics. Players describe it as atmospheric, challenging, epic, and immersive, with reviewers highlighting that the combat feels reminiscent of precise, punishing encounters but with greater weapon variety. The faction choices subtly shape the world, and weapon customization and stance switching matter significantly throughout the experience. The game carries a 69% positive rating from 2,235 Steam reviews, is priced at $24.99 USD, and is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Rise of the Ronin: Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Top pick for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Nioh 3
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Second-strongest match for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Born from war's flames, a Phoenix ascends. In this dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, players use offensive and defensive Chinese martial arts to fight back against mighty demons on the battlefields of the Three Kingdoms.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Ranked #4 for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Nioh: Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Ranked #5 for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Ranked #6 for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Ranked #8 for Rise of the Ronin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
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Nioh 3
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Way of the Samurai 4
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Nioh: Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Red Dead Redemption 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Reviewers of Rise of the Ronin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rise of the Ronin at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rise of the Ronin on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rise of the Ronin on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rise of the Ronin.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rise of the Ronin on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rise of the Ronin.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rise of the Ronin on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Rise of the Ronin on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of the Ronin.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of the Ronin.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Other recommendable Steam games by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Nioh: Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin.
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action with Rise of the Ronin.
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."
Nioh 3
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of the Ronin.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
WILD HEARTS™
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rise of the Ronin.
Another title from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the studio behind Rise of the Ronin. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of the Ronin.
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
Frequently asked about Rise of the Ronin
- Does Rise of the Ronin work on Steam Deck?
- Rise of the Ronin is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Rise of the Ronin cost?
- Rise of the Ronin is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Rise of the Ronin have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Rise of the Ronin supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Rise of the Ronin?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rise of the Ronin are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Nioh 3, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember.
- Who developed Rise of the Ronin?
- Rise of the Ronin was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..
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