Ghost of Yotei vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Tsushima's open-world rhythm versus a 12-hour stealth classic — two 2025 sequels take very different paths.
Updated 26d ago
A bigger, blunter sequel — combat nails the first game's feel, but the story fumbles momentum. Fans of Tsushima won't regret it.
Every line, boss and ladder from Snake Eater survives intact with modern controls — but at $70 with UE5 stutter and no Boss Rush, wait for a sale.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Ghost of Yotei | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | — | $37.41 −25% · Fanatical |
| All-time low | — | $27.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $3.07/hr $37.41 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | — | +34% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | — | 12 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 83% 19k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 82% 492 votes · vs 83% lifetime |
| Metacritic user score | 8.1/10 3,638 ratings | — |
| Peak players | — No PC release | 1,291 Aug 2026 · ↑ 38% MoM |
| All-time peak | — | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 9% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 8 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | — | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Ghost of Yotei
Combat depth is the anchor; reviewers across the spectrum call the stance-switching and parry dance the high point.
Story tedium is the recurring sore spot — reviewers say the revenge tale drags and the new protagonist lacks Jin's magnetism.
from our August 2026 verdict
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The faithful recreation—every line, boss, and the ladder intact—plus the new graphics and audio are what the 100+ hour fans praise.
UE5 performance stutter and missing Boss Rush from Subsistence are the key frictions long-time players flag.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Ghost of Yotei if
- You mainlined Tsushima and want more of that combat dance.
- DualSense haptics matter to you — this game puts them to work.
- You're fine with a slower, moodier revenge arc over 40 hours.
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You've never played Snake Eater and want the classic in modern form.
- You replay games for boss fights and the End's sniper duel.
- You're short on cash—$70 feels steep, so wait for a discount.
Bottom line
Choose Ghost of Yotei for a long, polished open-world action RPG; choose Metal Gear Solid Delta if you want a faithful 12-hour stealth classic at a lower cost per hour.
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