Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Do you want a pristine classic retrofitted, or a saga chapter with modern polish but a niche audience?
Updated 3d 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 15; 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 15.
| Measure | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
|---|---|---|
| Value Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties wins on value | ||
| Price now | $37.41 −25% · Fanatical | $32.35 −46% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $27.99 | $32.35 |
| Cost / hour | $3.07/hr $37.41 · 12 h main story | $2.23/hr $32.35 · 15 h main story |
| Off its low | +34% low was Jul 2026 | At its low low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 15 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 84% 19k reviews | 62% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 77% 744 votes · vs 84% lifetime · souring | 77% 60 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 | 7 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've never played Snake Eater and want a modernized classic.
- You're fine with older level design and prefer a tight 12-hour campaign.
- You value high critic scores and don't mind paying $70 for a polished remake.
Pick Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties if
- You've completed Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2 already.
- You're a Kiryu saga completionist and want the Y3 orphanage drama.
- You're curious about Yoshitaka Mine's standalone Dark Ties chapter.
Bottom line
Unless you're deep in the Yakuza saga, pick Delta for a reliable 8.5/10 experience; Kiwami 3 only suits Kiryu loyalists ready for a 62%-rated remake.
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