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 12.1%, Beat 'em up 11.5%, Conspiracy 9.9% ★, Crime 8.7%, Cinematic 7.2%

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 38.2%, Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Action 8%

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 27%, Crime 18.5%, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Action 6.9%

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 37.5% ★, Crime 35%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 7.6%, Beat 'em up 4.4%

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 41.9%, RPG 18.4%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 16.7%, Third Person 5.2%

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 37.6%, Crime 25.6%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 7.2%

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 31.9%, Martial Arts 28.4% ★, Crime 14.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 5.2%

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 32.9%, Crime 30.2%, Cinematic 12.1%, 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 28.4%, Crime 27.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 9.6%

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 28.9%, Martial Arts 23% ★, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 11%, Adventure 10.5%

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%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Third Person 18.5%, Action 11.7%, Dark 10.9%

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

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 9.3%, Martial Arts 7.9% ★

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.

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 38.1%, Crime 27.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 8.5%, Action RPG 6.6%

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

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 39.5%, Crime 22.5%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 9.4%, Action RPG 7.4%

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 68.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 7.8%

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.

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 28.9%, Detective 25.1%, Crime 21.9%, Investigation 14.8%, Adventure 5.1%

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.

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

Why similar: Detective 45%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Adventure 15.4%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 5.1%

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 39.3%, Crime 23.7%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 6.5%

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.

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 79.8%, Third Person 13%, Adventure 7.2%

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.

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 48.9%, Cinematic 20.8%, Adventure 11.3%, Dark 10.1%, Action 8.9%

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%, Realistic 20.8%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 9.5%

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 28.9% ★, Detective 25.8%, Crime 21.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Adventure 5.7%

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 80.9%, Adventure 19.1%

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

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 43.1%, Third Person 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Action RPG 7.1%

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

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 35.3%, Crime 31%, Investigation 23.8%, 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.

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 55.1%, Third Person 25.4%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 6.7%

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

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 36.5%, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Crime 9.2%, Detective 6.5%

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.

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 30.4%, Crime 21%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 7%

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 28.2%, Crime 18.2%, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 6.7%

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 25.7%, Cinematic 17.5%, Third Person 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action RPG 10.2%

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 29%, Crime 19.9%, Martial Arts 13.5% ★, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 7.6%

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 62.2%, Adventure 37.8%

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

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 20.3%, Third Person 15.7%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Investigation 13.6%, Dark 11.3%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.4%, Third Person 20.9%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action 11.4%, RPG 9%

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: Third Person 33.9%, Dark 33.6%, RPG 16.6%, Adventure 15.8%

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 23.8%, 3D Fighter 22.1%, Martial Arts 17.6% ★, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

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 31.1%, Action RPG 28.4%, RPG 14.7%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 11.3%

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 51.7% ★, Action 18.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Third Person 9.4%, RPG 2.1%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 37.1%, Third Person 25.4%, Action 15%, Adventure 13.5%, RPG 9%

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!

Why similar: Crime 48.1%, Detective 37%, Adventure 8%, RPG 7%

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.

Why similar: Martial Arts 38% ★, Crime 31.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 4.6%

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: RPG 100%

The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.9%, Action RPG 22.6%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 16.3%, RPG 14.4%

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 36.2%, Detective 28.4%, Investigation 27%, Adventure 8.3%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Crime 28.5%, Detective 28.3%, Investigation 13.7%, Third Person 11%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

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

Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Crime 24.5%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Investigation 17.3%, RPG 6.9%

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.9%, Martial Arts 22.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 11.2%

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

Why similar: Detective 85.5%, Adventure 14.5%

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Crime 47%, Detective 37%, Adventure 8.1%, RPG 7.9%

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Detective 68.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7.2%, RPG 6.3%

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 53.3% ★, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 8.3%, RPG 6.9%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Investigation 25.4%, Realistic 14.8%, Dark 12.1%, Action 7.4%

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 46.2%, Hack and Slash 33.5%, Action 11.2%, Third Person 9.1%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Crime 33.2%, Cinematic 26.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Realistic 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Dive into the neon-drenched deep underground of Tokyo as Kobayashi, a deadly assassin who harnesses the power of blood energy. Use your sword, mystical abilities and powerful weapons to assassinate highly dangerous maniacs and stop the invasion of the brutal Flatliners terrorizing Tokyo.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 49.6%, Action 29.7%, Adventure 20.7%

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 56.6%, Crime 37.5%, Adventure 5.9%

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 23.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Action RPG 13%, Action 9.4%