Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition vs Nioh: Complete Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Nioh: Complete Edition is $14.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition | Nioh: Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 70 |
| Quality | 87 | 80 |
| Value | 71 | 76 |
| Popularity | 37 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.09 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.7% positive | 78.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 852 | 359 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition | Nioh: Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 5, 2021 | November 7, 2017 |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64bit | Windows® 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 6700K or over | Intel® Core™ i7 4770K or over |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or over, VRAM 6GB or over | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB or over AMD Radeon™ R9 380X VRAM 4GB or over |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition or Nioh: Complete Edition?
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition won the comparison against Nioh: Complete Edition 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 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition worth buying over Nioh: Complete Edition?
Based on the metrics, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition 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: Complete Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC