Choose Rise of the Ronin
Choose Rise of the Ronin if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,235 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rise of the Ronin vs Nioh 3
Rise of the Ronin and Nioh 3 both land in Action, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, RPG on Steam. Rise of the Ronin (2025) is 1 year older than Nioh 3 (2026). Nioh 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Rise of the Ronin (69.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Nioh 3
Choose Nioh 3 if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.9% positive across 4,304 reviews.
Both Rise of the Ronin and Nioh 3 sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rise of the Ronin |  Nioh 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 55.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (2,235 reviews) | 81.9% positive (4,304 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Rise of the Ronin (2025) is 1 year older than Nioh 3 (2026).
- Nioh 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Rise of the Ronin (69.3% positive).
- Rise of the Ronin is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Nioh 3 (24.99 USD vs. 55.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Rise of the Ronin vs Nioh 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Rise of the Ronin or Nioh 3?
- On Steam reviews Nioh 3 scores higher (81.9% positive) than Rise of the Ronin (69.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nioh 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rise of the Ronin or Nioh 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Rise of the Ronin (2025) came out before Nioh 3 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Rise of the Ronin and Nioh 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Rise of the Ronin and Nioh 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rise of the Ronin ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nioh 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.