Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
A faithful visual remaster of a classic versus a gameplay overhaul for a series faithful.
Updated 16d ago
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.
For fans of Kiryu's saga — Kiwami 3 is the definitive Y3 remake, but newcomers should start with Y0 or Like a Dragon.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
|---|---|---|
| Value Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater wins on value | ||
| Price now | $27.99 −60% · Steam | $35.39 −41% · Fanatical |
| All-time low | $27.99 | $35.39 |
| Cost / hour | $2.29/hr $27.99 · 12 h main story | $2.44/hr $35.39 · 15 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jul 2026 | At its low low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 15 h |
| Health Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 84% 19k reviews | 62% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 75% 537 votes · vs 84% lifetime · souring | 72% 72 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 938 Jul 2026 · ↑ 119% MoM | 468 Jul 2026 · ↓ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 6% | 8,263 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
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
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Combat updates feel incomplete and story changes frustrate long-time fans, while technical issues like poor performance and casting mar the experience.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You want the best-looking version of MGS3 with modern controls.
- You prefer a self-contained story with no required prior games.
- You're fine with a faithful remake that adds no new content.
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You are invested in Kiryu's story and have played Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2.
- You want the game rebuilt with the smoother combat and visuals of the Dragon Engine.
- You enjoy the series' signature side content and substories.
Bottom line
Choose MGS Delta if you value pristine visuals and a standalone classic; pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 if you're a series fan seeking a gameplay upgrade for the next saga chapter.
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