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iRank88
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB89· 11OC87· 112
Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch
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The best action RPG games like Nioh 3
35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nioh 3. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy
IGDB88· 22OC88· 132
Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy
IGDB87· 19OC85· 59
Year 2015Dev Capcom
RPGAction RPGThird-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
It predates Nioh 3 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-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
An open-world LEGO game closer to a family-friendly GTA: a full city to drive around, disguises that work like Metroid abilities, and genuinely funny writing that does not depend on knowing a licence. Loading times were notoriously long on Wii U, and the map has more collectibles than the collecting is worth.
It predates Nioh 3 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-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
It predates Nioh 3 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMagic
IGDB75· 2
Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and melee combat
It predates Nioh 3 by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
RAWG👍 71%· 58IGDB73· 2
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, fantasy world and historical setting
Join DeathSpank, in his all new adventure! Fight through war-torn battlefields, tame the violent High Plains and sail your own pirate ship through the savage seas. DeathSpank will vanquish all-new evils, help all-new downtrodden, and dispense justice as only he can.
It predates Nioh 3 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107
Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6
Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration
Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
It predates Nioh 3 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6
Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, combat magic and setting scifi
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
It predates Nioh 3 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6
Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, melee combat and combat magic
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals79
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonNarrative
Steam👍 73%· 10.0K
Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world
It predates Nioh 3 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals65
78
iRank66
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOnline
Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111
Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
It predates Nioh 3 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode93
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106
Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch
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75
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