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Demanding samurai action where you switch on the fly between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles to take down yokai from Japanese myth. Deep loot and build systems meet an open world for the first time in the series.
What defines Nioh 3:
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The closest matches for Nioh 3 are Elden Ring, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Dark Souls II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nioh 3 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
Best match
A vast open world, demanding combat and countless secrets, from the creator of the Dark Souls series.
93 % −60 %Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast-paced Soulslike from Team Ninja set in the collapsing Han Dynasty, where deflecting and countering define the combat rhythm. Demon-corrupted warlords and mythical beasts provide tough fights that can also be tackled in co-op.
93 % 39.99 €
Strong character progression
The second Souls entry sends you as a cursed undead through the decaying kingdom of Drangleic, offering punishing bosses, huge weapon and build variety, and a sprawling, branching world packed with secrets.
92 % 49.99 €
Lavish presentation
A demanding soulslike set in a grim take on the late Ming Dynasty, where a mysterious plague twists people into monsters. Flexible weapon builds, precise parrying and a madness mechanic that trades risk for power define its combat.
91 % 39.99 €
Open world
The genre-defining Soulslike: a bleak, intricately interconnected world of punishing combat, hidden paths and bosses that demand patience and precise timing. The remaster adds sharper visuals and includes the Artorias of the Abyss expansion.
91 % 39.99 €
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A co-op roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring where a trio races across a shrinking map over three days, powering up before facing a towering Nightlord boss. Fast, intense runs with distinct hero classes replace the sprawling solo journey.
91 % 34.99 €
Open world
A soulslike-flavored action RPG where you play the last guardian, collecting relic fragments to seal a void of darkness. It offers an open world and demanding, timing-based combat.
91 % 39.99 €
Lavish presentation
A first-person soulslike from the Ghostrunner team that casts you as a resurrected soldier of Napoleon's army. You fight horrifying monsters with blades, firearms and supernatural powers, in tense parry-driven combat set in a grim, twisted version of the Napoleonic era.
90 %
Dark, serious atmosphere
A merciless action RPG whose interconnected world of Lordran rewards careful exploration with clever shortcuts, deliberate combat and cryptic, melancholic lore. Every death teaches something, and every victory feels truly earned.
90 % 49.99 €
Open world
A grim soulslike where you possess the bodies of fallen warriors and use them in fast, punishing fights against false gods. The sequel offers a more open, ruined world with horror undertones.