Nioh 3 similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
What works
- Deep and satisfying combat system
- Extensive customization and build freedom
- Open world exploration with rewarding collectibles
- Cooperative multiplayer with shared progression
- Quality of life improvements like free respec and auto-equip
Things to keep in mind
- Technical performance issues and optimization problems
- Story considered weak and uninspired
- Some enemy variety and level design feel repetitive
- Difficulty lower than previous entries for veterans
- Loot and inventory management can be overwhelming
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feels the closest overall
Less social
Games that feels like Nioh 3 but with less teamwork and cooperation
Less intimate
Games that feels like Nioh 3 but with less focus on close relationships
More status-driven
Games that feels like Nioh 3 but with more focus on status and recognition
From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
Nioh 3: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership.
Last update: 08/08/2026