Choose Way of the Samurai 3
Choose Way of the Samurai 3 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Way of the Samurai 3 launched in 2016.
Way of the Samurai 3 vs Compass of Destiny: Istanbul
Way of the Samurai 3 and Compass of Destiny: Istanbul 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 3 (2016) is 7 years older than Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (2023). Way of the Samurai 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (75% 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 Compass of Destiny: Istanbul
Choose Compass of Destiny: Istanbul if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Compass of Destiny: Istanbul launched in 2023.
Both Way of the Samurai 3 and Compass of Destiny: Istanbul 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 3 |  Compass of Destiny: Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (510 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACQUIRE Corp. | M11 Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Way of the Samurai 3 (2016) is 7 years older than Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (2023).
- Way of the Samurai 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (75% positive).
- Way of the Samurai 3 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Way of the Samurai 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Compass of Destiny: Istanbul has no Deck rating yet.
Way of the Samurai 3 vs Compass of Destiny: Istanbul — FAQ
- Should I play Way of the Samurai 3 or Compass of Destiny: Istanbul first?
- If you want chronology, Way of the Samurai 3 (2016) came out before Compass of Destiny: Istanbul (2023). 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 3 and Compass of Destiny: Istanbul 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.
- Does Way of the Samurai 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Way of the Samurai 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Compass of Destiny: Istanbul doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.