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Nioh 3 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Red Dead Redemption 2, Astral Chain and Nioh lead the list, with Red Dead Redemption 2 reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Nioh 3 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2026Dev Team NINJA

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The closest game to Nioh 3 is Red Dead Redemption 2 — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Astral Chain and Nioh follow close behind.

#1Red Dead Redemption 294 #2Astral Chain95 #3Nioh95 #4As Dusk Falls95 #5Monster Hunter Generations95

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Games like Nioh 3

54 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Red Dead Redemption 2

94

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi

95

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and loot and gear systems

#4As Dusk Falls

95

As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#5Monster Hunter Generations

95

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and crafting mechanics

95

Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

#7Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

94

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMagic

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

92

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOnline

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

95

Din's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 86%· 253MC76

Year 2010Dev Soldak EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: procedural generation, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Genshin Impact

95

Genshin Impact

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMagic

IGDB83· 7OC81· 42

Year 2020Dev HoYoverseOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

94

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Styx: Shards of Darkness

95

Styx: Shards of Darkness

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonStealth

Steam👍 83%· 6.8KIGDB71· 14OC72· 75

Year 2017Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Demon's Souls

92

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonPvP

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

#14LEGO City Undercover

95

LEGO City Undercover

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOpen World

IGDB77· 21OC77· 64

Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, precision platforming and open world exploration

#15Ryse: Son of Rome

95

Ryse: Son of Rome

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Nioh 3?: The closest game to Nioh 3 is Red Dead Redemption 2, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Nioh 3?: The three closest games to Nioh 3 are: 1. Red Dead Redemption 2 (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Astral Chain (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Nioh (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Nioh 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Astral Chain similar to Nioh 3?: Yes, very much so — Astral Chain scores 95/100 similarity to Nioh 3. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Nioh 3?: The best RPG games similar to Nioh 3 are Red Dead Redemption 2, Astral Chain, Nioh and As Dusk Falls. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Nioh 3 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Nioh 3 calculated?: We compare Nioh 3 against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Nioh 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.