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WILD HEARTS™ vs Nioh 3

WILD HEARTS™ and Nioh 3 both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. WILD HEARTS™ (2023) is 3 years older than Nioh 3 (2026). Nioh 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than WILD HEARTS™ (55.7% 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 WILD HEARTS™

Choose WILD HEARTS™ if you want an Adventure game with Narrated Game Menus, Chat Speech-to-text, and Chat Text-to-speech. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,030 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Nioh 3

Choose Nioh 3 if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.9% positive across 4,304 reviews.

Both WILD HEARTS™ and Nioh 3 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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.

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WILD HEARTS™ vs Nioh 3 — Steam metadata comparison
WILD HEARTS™ — Steam game coverWILD HEARTS™Nioh 3 — Steam game coverNioh 3
Released20232026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Unsupported
Price6.99 USD55.99 USD
Steam reviews55.7% positive (4,030 reviews)81.9% positive (4,304 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

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WILD HEARTS™ vs Nioh 3 — FAQ

Which is better, WILD HEARTS™ or Nioh 3?
On Steam reviews Nioh 3 scores higher (81.9% positive) than WILD HEARTS™ (55.7% 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 WILD HEARTS™ or Nioh 3 first?
If you want chronology, WILD HEARTS™ (2023) 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 WILD HEARTS™ and Nioh 3 similar?
They overlap on Action 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 WILD HEARTS™ and Nioh 3 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: WILD HEARTS™ ships Co-op; Nioh 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
WILD HEARTS™ vs Nioh 3 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run