Nioh 3 (2026)

Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 18,444 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A punishing, tense samurai action-RPG set in a dark fantasy Warring States Japan, where every moment of exploration or combat keeps you on edge.

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What players say

Players love the combat but are furious about the PC port's performance, which stutters even on top-tier hardware. The open-world design divides people, some enjoy the exploration, others find it tedious and prefer Nioh 2's mission structure. The stance-split between ninja and samurai styles also gets mixed reactions, with veterans saying it limits weapon depth compared to Nioh 2.

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