PCGame

Nioh 3

Dark fantasy action RPG with switchable samurai and ninja styles

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Released Feb 5, 2026

ActionRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 12K
Recent reviews
Mixed
68% of 191 in 30 days
Players
648
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 17, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1060
16 GB RAM · 125 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 85/100 (critic reviews)

What is Nioh 3?

This third-person action RPG takes place in an alternate Warring States Japan, amid a struggle to become shogun. You explore open fields and villages, fight bandits and yokai, and switch mid-battle between head-on samurai combat and a ninja style emphasizing quick movement and special techniques.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy collecting gear and developing your character
  • +you want an action RPG with online co-op

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed action over demanding combat

What players say

77% of 12,283 reviews are positive · 68% of 191 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat and how smoothly it flows. Recurring complaints concern stuttering, stability, and video memory usage, including on powerful PCs. Some players also find the open areas less focused than earlier games and dislike the separation of samurai and ninja abilities.

Screenshots and trailer

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Nioh 3 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 125 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6 cores / 12 threads or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (Rev. 2.0) VRAM 6GB
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
125 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Multi-channel memory configuration recommended. SSD is required. Gameplay performance may be affected if the SSD’s performance is insufficient. Playable at 1080p / 30fps using the ‘Lightest’ graphics preset (with upscaling). Frame generation is supported. Note: Complies with Windows® 11 system requirements.

Recommended

OS
Windows® 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6 cores / 12 threads or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VRAM 8GB, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT VRAM 12GB
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
125 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Multi-channel memory configuration recommended. SSD is required; NVMe SSD recommended. Playable at 1080p / 60fps using the ‘Standard’ graphics preset (with upscaling). Frame generation is supported. Note: Complies with Windows® 11 system requirements.

Does Nioh 3 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Nioh 3 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
64
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic.

Does Nioh 3 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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