DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin vs Nioh 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is $14.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin | Nioh 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 68 |
| Quality | 82 | 80 |
| Value | 44 | 71 |
| Popularity | 41 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.60 | $32.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.7% positive | 78% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.7K | 937 |
Where to buy
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
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Details and requirements
| Item | DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin | Nioh 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 1, 2015 | February 5, 2026 |
| Developers | FromSoftware, Inc. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit | Windows® 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6 cores / 12 threads or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VRAM 8GB, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT VRAM 12GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin or Nioh 3?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin won the comparison against Nioh 3 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin worth buying over Nioh 3?
Based on the metrics, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Nioh 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC