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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Nioh 3 is Ryse: Son of Rome — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue and The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration
It predates Nioh 3 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration
It predates Nioh 3 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics
It predates Nioh 3 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension
It predates Nioh 3 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, melee combat and ranged combat
Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series of novels. Eradan, Andriel, and Farin arrive at the Prancing Pony tavern in a small town of Bree where they meet Aragorn.
It predates Nioh 3 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting
It predates Nioh 3 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel
Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Nioh 3.
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