# Games like Nioh 3

> The closest matches to Nioh 3: Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Nioh: Complete Edition, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and CODE VEIN II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/1325200/nioh-2-the-complete-edition) — Shares skill tree and new game plus with Nioh 3. 10,445 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325200/)
2. [Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1448440/wo-long-fallen-dynasty) — Also Souls-like and Historical, like Nioh 3. 3,356 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1448440/)
3. [Nioh: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/485510/nioh-complete-edition) — Also Ninja and Souls-like, like Nioh 3. 8,908 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485510/)
4. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Shares parry system and new game plus with Nioh 3. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
5. [CODE VEIN II](https://imho.run/games/2362060/code-vein-ii) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Nioh 3. 2,309 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362060/)
6. [DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS](https://imho.run/games/2384580/dynasty-warriors-origins) — Shares parry system and weapon variety with Nioh 3. 4,111 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2384580/)
7. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Shares parry system and combo based combat with Nioh 3. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
8. [The First Berserker: Khazan](https://imho.run/games/2680010/the-first-berserker-khazan) — Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Nioh 3. 9,382 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680010/)
9. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Also Ninja and Hack and Slash, like Nioh 3. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
10. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Shares boss fights with Nioh 3. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
11. [God of War Ragnarök](https://imho.run/games/2322010/god-of-war-ragnarok) — Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Nioh 3. 14,771 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322010/)
12. [Stellar Blade™](https://imho.run/games/3489700/stellar-blade) — A frequent pick in Nioh 3 players' libraries, and another RPG. 15,730 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3489700/)
13. [Assassin’s Creed Shadows](https://imho.run/games/3159330/assassin-s-creed-shadows) — Also Ninja and Action RPG, like Nioh 3. 14,789 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3159330/)
14. [ELDEN RING](https://imho.run/games/1245620/elden-ring) — Shares open world exploration and boss fights with Nioh 3. 426,636 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/)
15. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — Shares stance switching with Nioh 3. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
16. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares weapon variety and combo based combat with Nioh 3. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
17. [Black Myth: Wukong](https://imho.run/games/2358720/black-myth-wukong) — Shares stance switching and parry system with Nioh 3. 68,916 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/)
18. [SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX](https://imho.run/games/2719200/samurai-warriors-4-dx) — Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Nioh 3. 270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719200/)
19. [Rise of the Ronin](https://imho.run/games/1340990/rise-of-the-ronin) — Also Souls-like and Historical, like Nioh 3. 2,235 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1340990/)
20. [DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED](https://imho.run/games/570940/dark-souls-remastered) — A frequent pick in Nioh 3 players' libraries, and another Action. 47,384 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/570940/)
21. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Shares skill tree progression and character customization with Nioh 3. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
22. [Fate/Samurai Remnant](https://imho.run/games/1902690/fate-samurai-remnant) — Also Historical and Hack and Slash, like Nioh 3. 1,222 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902690/)
23. [WARRIORS: Abyss](https://imho.run/games/3178350/warriors-abyss) — Shares difficulty modes and combo based combat with Nioh 3. 766 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3178350/)
24. [AI LIMIT](https://imho.run/games/2407270/ai-limit) — Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Nioh 3. 3,437 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407270/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Nioh 3

Nioh 3 is a hard action RPG releasing in 2026 from Koei Tecmo Games. The game combines boss fights, combo-based combat, character customization, inventory management, difficulty modes, and loot collection within a dark fantasy setting. Players engage with both samurai and ninja combat styles while exploring open fields, with a deep stance-based combat system offering distinct mastery paths. Reviewers highlight challenging bosses with distinct patterns and the open-world design improving level density, while the new game plus offering extends replay value. The game costs $55.99 and is not supported on Steam Deck, and it received an 82% positive rating from 4304 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3681010
- **Developer:** KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
- **Publisher:** KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
- **Genres:** Action, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 5, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows

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