Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
One remake stays true to its source with no new content; the other adds a new chapter for series faithful.
The most beautiful version of MGS3 ever made — Konami remade Kojima's masterpiece without him, and the result is faithful, gorgeous, and quietly haunting.
For fans of Kiryu's saga — Kiwami 3 is the definitive Y3 remake, but newcomers should start with Y0 or Like a Dragon.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Jun 2026 peak CCU 429 ↑ 4% MoM
All-time peak 14,757
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Jun 2026 peak CCU 584 ↓ 7% MoM
All-time peak 8,263
Key differences
Content additions
Delta is a 1:1 remake with no new missions or chapters, preserving every scene from 2004.
Kiwami 3 includes a new standalone chapter starring Mine, adding fresh story content.
Series knowledge required
Delta is an origin story — you can jump in without playing any previous Metal Gear.
Kiwami 3 expects familiarity with Kiryu's arc; newcomers should start with Yakuza 0.
Gameplay modernization
Delta upgrades MGS3's awkward camera to modern third-person controls for smoother stealth.
Kiwami 3 rebuilds Y3's combat on the Dragon Engine, but retains the original's pacing and structure.
Which one is for you?
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You want a faithful remake of MGS3 with no new content diluting the original.
- You prefer stealth action over brawling and aren't invested in the Yakuza saga.
- You don't mind Konami remaking a Kojima game without his oversight.
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You've played Yakuza 0 through 2 and want to continue Kiryu's story.
- You're excited for new content alongside a faithful remake, like the Mine chapter.
- You prefer beat-em-up combat and dense urban exploration over jungle stealth.
Bottom line
Pick Delta for a pristine standalone stealth remake; pick Kiwami 3 only if you're already deep into Kiryu's saga.