Ghost of Yotei vs Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
Ghost of Yotei broadens Tsushima's open-world revenge, while Onimusha tightens into a parry-driven duelist's challenge.
Updated 18d ago
A bigger, blunter sequel — combat nails the first game's feel, but the story fumbles momentum. Fans of Tsushima won't regret it.
Dethrones the old PS2-era Onimusha — four defensive options and the risk-reward Issen counter make this the sharpest sword-combat Capcom has shipped since Sekiro.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 12; 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 12.
| Measure | Ghost of Yotei | Onimusha: Way Of The Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | — | $57.37 −18% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | — | $56.69 |
| Off its low | — | +1% low was Jun 2026 |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 90% 23k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 89% 13k votes · vs 90% lifetime |
| Metacritic user score | 8.1/10 3,638 ratings | — |
| Peak players | — No PC release | — Not yet charted |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 1 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
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
The Issen counter's risk-reward is the hook fans can't stop mentioning — four defensive options, one sword, every fight teaching you a new angle.
The point of no return silently locks out upgrade hubs — a perma-lockout 34-hour reviewers hit and can't forgive.
from our September 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Ghost of Yotei if
- You platinumed Tsushima and want a familiar combat rhythm
- You enjoy 40-hour revenge arcs with side activities
- You love DualSense haptics and slow-burn exploration
Pick Onimusha: Way Of The Sword if
- You mastered Sekiro and crave a new parry system
- You value precise swordplay over open-world breadth
- You want a 2026 PC title with a benchmark tool and optimized performance
Bottom line
Choose Ghost of Yotei if you want a broader, moodier sequel; pick Onimusha: Way Of The Sword if you prioritize duel-focused mechanics and value its 86% Steam approval over Yotei's 8.7 review score.