Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Yakuza Kiwami (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Yakuza Kiwami on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Yakuza 0, which made by the same studio, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
- Yakuza Kiwami is tagged Action, Story Rich, Adventure, Beat 'em up, RPG, Open World, Crime, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Yakuza 0.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Yakuza 0
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio; both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 13 player tags including Story Rich, Beat 'em up and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza 0 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Player sentiment 95% positive of 77,742 Price Not listed Story RichBeat 'em upGreat SoundtrackCrimeMinigamesFunnyRPGViolent
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Yakuza 5 Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, crime and story-rich; shares 13 player tags including Beat 'em up, Crime and RPG; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Yakuza 5 Remastered at a glance Released 2021 Studio RGG Studio Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,372 Price $19.99 Beat 'em upCrimeRPGDramaStory RichThird PersonComedyFunny
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Yakuza 3 Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, crime and story-rich; shares 13 player tags including Beat 'em up, Story Rich and RPG; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Yakuza 3 Remastered at a glance Released 2021 Studio RGG Studio Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,239 Price Not listed Beat 'em upStory RichRPGThird PersonCrimeJRPGViolentDrama
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Why it matched: both open world, crime and story-rich; shares 13 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,452 Price $19.99 RPGJRPGStory RichFunnyCrimeComedyViolentGreat Soundtrack
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Mafia: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Sexual Content; released around the same time (2020).
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.
Mafia: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hangar 13 Player sentiment 87% positive of 110,615 Price $39.99 CrimeStory RichSexual ContentRemakeViolentThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Sexual Content; released around the same time (2020).
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hangar 13 Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,558 Price $29.99 CrimeStory RichSexual ContentViolentThird PersonGreat SoundtrackRemake
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Mafia II
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Sexual Content.
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
Mafia II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,540 Price $29.99 CrimeStory RichSexual ContentViolentThird PersonGreat SoundtrackRemake
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance Released 2020 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,245 Price $19.99 RPGAnimeStory RichJRPGGreat SoundtrackBeat 'em upThird Person
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99 RPGJRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonAnimeRemake
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 83% positive of 57,999 Price $34.99 RPGJRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonAnimeViolent
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Persona 5 Royal
Why it matched: both crime and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company; released around the same time (2022).
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal at a glance Released 2022 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 96% positive of 138,589 Price $59.99 JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackAnimeRPGSexual ContentViolent
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Assassin's Creed Origins
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Assassin's Creed Origins at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 86% positive of 128,629 Price $59.99 RPGThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackSexual Content
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Sleeping Dogs
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Crime and Story Rich.
As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.
Sleeping Dogs at a glance Released Not recorded Studio United Front Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 17,264 Price Not listed Third PersonCrimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackViolentRPG
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Mafia
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Crime and Great Soundtrack.
It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.
Mafia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 16,301 Price $14.99 Story RichCrimeGreat SoundtrackThird PersonViolentDrama
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Fable
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Remake and Third Person.
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Fable at a glance Released 2007 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,533 Price $10.49 RPGRemakeThird PersonStory RichComedyGreat SoundtrackFunny
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Fable Anniversary
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Remake and Third Person.
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Fable Anniversary at a glance Released 2014 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,542 Price $10.49 RPGRemakeThird PersonStory RichComedyGreat SoundtrackFunny
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 95% positive of 14,266 Price $20.99 JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackRPGFunnyAnime
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2016).
The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 at a glance Released 2016 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. Player sentiment 91% positive of 90,679 Price $19.99 AnimeStory RichThird PersonGreat SoundtrackBeat 'em up
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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,525 Price $29.99 JRPGStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackAnimeRemake
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NieR:Automata
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
NieR:Automata at a glance Released 2017 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 153,100 Price $39.99 Great SoundtrackStory RichRPGJRPGAnimeViolent
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Persona 5 Strikers
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Anime, JRPG and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Persona 5 Strikers at a glance Released 2021 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 87% positive of 18,230 Price $59.99 AnimeJRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichRPGThird PersonFunny
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Tales of Zestiria
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including JRPG, Anime and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Tales of Zestiria at a glance Released 2015 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 9,312 Price $49.99 JRPGAnimeRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird Person
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 3
Why it matched: both open world and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Beat 'em up and Third Person; released around the same time (2015).
Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?
One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 at a glance Released 2015 Studio KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Player sentiment 78% positive of 10,919 Price $39.99 AnimeBeat 'em upThird PersonComedyStory RichJRPGFunnyGreat Soundtrack
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FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 76% positive of 5,605 Price $19.99 RPGJRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackAnimeRemake
Common questions
What game is most like Yakuza Kiwami?
Yakuza 0, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Yakuza Kiwami" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Yakuza Kiwami. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Yakuza Kiwami do?
Yakuza 0 is also from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.