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The Nioh franchise has 3 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NiohEssential Start here — challenging but fair | 2017 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 2 | Nioh 2Essential Prequel — better mechanics than original | 2020 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Nioh 3Recommended Latest entry — February 2025 | 2025 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Nioh's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Nioh and Nioh 2.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Nioh 3.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. No Optional tags are applied in this catalog.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.