Choose Way of the Samurai 4
Choose Way of the Samurai 4 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Way of the Samurai 4 vs Way of the Samurai 3
Way of the Samurai 4 and Way of the Samurai 3 both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Way of the Samurai 4 (2015) is 1 year older than Way of the Samurai 3 (2016). Way of the Samurai 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Way of the Samurai 4 (78.2% 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 Way of the Samurai 3
Choose Way of the Samurai 3 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81% positive across 510 reviews.
Both Way of the Samurai 4 and Way of the Samurai 3 sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Way of the Samurai 4 |  Way of the Samurai 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (1,259 reviews) | 81% positive (510 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACQUIRE Corp. | ACQUIRE Corp. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Way of the Samurai 4 (2015) is 1 year older than Way of the Samurai 3 (2016).
- Way of the Samurai 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Way of the Samurai 4 (78.2% positive).
- Way of the Samurai 3 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Way of the Samurai 4 (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Way of the Samurai 4 is Deck Unsupported, Way of the Samurai 3 is Deck Playable.
Way of the Samurai 4 vs Way of the Samurai 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Way of the Samurai 4 or Way of the Samurai 3?
- On Steam reviews Way of the Samurai 3 scores higher (81% positive) than Way of the Samurai 4 (78.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Way of the Samurai 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 Way of the Samurai 4 or Way of the Samurai 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Way of the Samurai 4 (2015) came out before Way of the Samurai 3 (2016). 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 Way of the Samurai 4 and Way of the Samurai 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.