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Explore yokai-haunted Japan as a samurai, switching between stance-based Samurai and agile Ninja combat to face enemies.
Released 05 Feb 2026
Swap Samurai and Ninja
Sneak Behind Bandits
Clear Yokai Camps
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.









Set amid the devastation of an alternate Warring States period, the story follows a young samurai through different eras of Japan. Bandits, yokai and the ominous Crucible stand in the way of the struggle for the shogunate.
Explore connected open-field regions, clearing enemy camps, investigating villages and finding paths into dungeons and optional battles. Battle Scroll missions offer more contained encounters with a clear beginning and boss fight.
Combat centers on switching between Samurai and Ninja styles, using Samurai stances and direct attacks or Ninja mobility and special techniques. Collect gear and skills, develop your character and adjust equipment and builds; co-op lets other players join the adventure or help in difficult fights.
Many reviewers enjoy the responsive, option-rich combat, especially switching between Samurai and Ninja styles and experimenting with weapons and builds. Exploration also appeals to players who value its collectibles and upgrades, while some appreciate co-op help and a more approachable challenge. Criticism in the sample often focuses on PC performance and visual clarity; opinions are mixed on the open-field design, and some reviewers also fault the story, enemy variety or balance between styles.




| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 64 |
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| Players | 1–3 |
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| Multiplayer | Steam lists Single-player and Online Co-op. Reviews consistently describe co-op as seamless and drop-in/drop-out, with progress for both players after the tutorial. Players can summon other players for help, play with randoms, and use an Expedition feature for squad play; one review states the game can be played from beginning to end with two other friends. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is described. One review expresses hope for modding, but no facts indicate modding affects multiplayer. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |