Games Like Lost Judgment

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 11%, Beat 'em up 10.3%, Conspiracy 9.2% ★, Crime 8%, Foreign 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel, it shares the same protagonist, setting, and core investigative gameplay loop.

ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Martial Arts 23.4% ★, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same refined Dragon Engine combat and bridges the narrative gap between the Yakuza and Judgment timelines.

Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.1%, Crime 19.7%, Martial Arts 14.4% ★, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Drama 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the same engine as Lost Judgment, providing a similar feel for environmental interaction and visceral combat.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Martial Arts 38.9% ★, Crime 37.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of brutal martial arts combat and undercover crime drama set in a vibrant urban open world.

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.

Why similar: Crime 45.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Action 17.5%, Drama 13.2%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While the combat shifts to turn-based, it shares the same world, tone, and high-quality crime narrative as the Judgment games.

Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.5%, Crime 26.2%, Drama 10.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the first game to use the Dragon Engine, it provides the foundation for the modern cinematic presentation seen in Lost Judgment.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Martial Arts 28.4% ★, Crime 14.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the martial arts mastery of Lost Judgment, this game offers the most refined and challenging hand-to-hand combat experience on Steam.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Crime 30.4%, Cinematic 12.2%, Investigation 10.8%, Third Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive detective experience, focusing heavily on interrogation and crime scene investigation in a cinematic setting.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 25.7%, Investigation 14%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the deduction and investigation aspects of being a private eye, allowing for open-ended case solving.

Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Martial Arts 26.8% ★, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the scope of the series to a new location while maintaining the character-driven drama and side-activity depth of the Judgment games.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 11.5%, Dark 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at combining detective vision and investigative puzzles with fluid, rhythmic martial arts combat in a dense city.

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.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Crime 27%, Drama 11.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, multi-perspective crime story that matches the scale and ambition of the Judgment narratives.

Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.6%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Martial Arts 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This historical spin-off retains the familiar combat and dramatic flair of the series while exploring a completely different setting.

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.7%, Crime 22.7%, Drama 10.8%, Third Person 10%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The multi-protagonist structure provides a deep look into the criminal underworld through different lenses.

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.

Why similar: Crime 69%, Third Person 12.9%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grounded, cinematic crime story set in a beautifully realized city that captures the same serious tone as the Judgment series.

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 44.8%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the stylized detective mystery genre with unique supernatural investigation mechanics.

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.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Crime 24%, Drama 10.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic look at the series' roots with a heavy focus on character development and local community drama.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Cinematic 30.1%, Detective 26.2%, Crime 23.1%, Investigation 15.4%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pioneer in cinematic crime thrillers, it focuses on the emotional weight of investigation and the consequences of player choices.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 49.1%, Cinematic 20.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Dark 10.2%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired mystery game captures the gritty, investigative atmosphere of a private detective working in a dangerous urban underworld.

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 50.3%, Realistic 20.8%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmosphere of modern Tokyo with a supernatural mystery twist that feels like a darker, more mystical side-case.

Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

Why similar: Conspiracy 26.6% ★, Detective 23.6%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 16.4%, Drama 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, anime-inspired investigative mystery that keeps the player guessing with its intricate narrative twists.

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Detective 57.6%, Drama 29.1%, Adventure 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the legal and investigative side of crime, offering deep, character-driven mysteries.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 79.9%, Third Person 13%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game features branching narratives and intense investigative sequences that mirror the high-stakes decision-making of the Judgment series.

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Crime 31.3%, Investigation 24.3%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a compelling mix of investigation and courtroom drama that appeals to fans of the detective genre.

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!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.1%, Third Person 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between JRPG storytelling and fast-paced action combat in a modern Japanese setting.

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

Why similar: Crime 55.5%, Third Person 25.4%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern urban open world with a focus on hacking-based investigation and stealth-action gameplay.

YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29%, Crime 19.2%, Martial Arts 14.2% ★, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Drama 7.6%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.2%, Crime 21.9%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Drama 9.3%

Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Martial Arts 21% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Crime 10%, Detective 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, hard-hitting beat-em-up that captures the violent, revenge-driven themes found in the darker moments of the Judgment series.

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Cinematic 18.1%, Third Person 14.7%, Drama 14%, Action-Adventure 12%

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Why similar: Detective 63%, Adventure 37%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives in a high-stakes urban mystery set in Tokyo.

Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Crime 21.4%, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Drama 9%

The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Dark 12.8%

Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.

Why similar: Dark 40.7%, Third Person 40.6%, Adventure 18.7%

Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.

Why similar: Martial Arts 52.9% ★, Adventure 18.8%, Action 18.6%, Third Person 9.7%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Crime 36.6%, Detective 27.9%, Investigation 27.1%, Adventure 8.4%

In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

Why similar: Detective 65.3%, Adventure 34.7%

Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.9%, 3D Fighter 23.3%, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Pardon or kill. Let the madness begin! Take on the nefarious attractions of Yurukill Land for a chance to prove your innocence!

Why similar: Crime 35.1%, Detective 27.9%, Dark 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 8.5%

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.9%, Third Person 22.4%, Action-Adventure 21.7%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 4.8%

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Detective 82.3%, Dark 12%, Adventure 5.6%

Seiji Maruyama is a middle-aged yakuza recently released from prison. Known as "Gozuki" (one of the demon generals from Buddhist mythology) he is the power that his oyabun counts on. But there is one thing his aniki is not taking into account: Maruyama is getting old.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.4%, Martial Arts 29% ★, Crime 18.7%, Drama 8.9%, Action 3.5%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Third Person 46.3%, Action 21%, Adventure 17.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%

A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.

Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Crime 26.5%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Investigation 18.4%

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: Cinematic 38.1%, Drama 19.8%, Third Person 18.1%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action 9.5%

Peek into the sins and memories of five personalities through surveillance cameras──This is an immersive, mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the dark past that lie dormant inside Sofia,a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate, and uncovers the truth behind the crime.

Why similar: Investigation 66.4%, Adventure 33.6%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.8%, Detective 22.4%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Drama 10.7%

5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!

Why similar: Crime 22.1%, Cinematic 19.7%, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Realistic 12.1%

Teenagers, Dreams, and Drugs. Unveil the secrets of South Jayakarta city, set two years after the ending of the original Troublemaker. The journey of the “Parakacuk” gang continues alongside the “Beyond Dream” band in South Jayakarta city in this fun open-world action-comedy beat-'em-up game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.5%, Conspiracy 19% ★, Crime 16.7%, Martial Arts 15.2% ★, Investigation 9%

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Realistic 18%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 14.6%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 85.6%, Adventure 14.4%

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 50.7%, Crime 25.1%, Third Person 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 4.1%

SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

Why similar: Martial Arts 57.3% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 5.4%

Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.9%, Hack and Slash 33.8%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 9.2%

Together, always.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.1%, Third Person 25.9%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 21.4%

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.1%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Third Person 15.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%

Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.8%, Hack and Slash 32.8%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 10.3%