- #1 Yakuza Kiwami
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 19.4%, Crime 12.4%, RPG 10.3%, Martial Arts 7.6% ★, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct narrative successor to Yakuza 0, this remake is essential for continuing the story of Kazuma Kiryu.
- #2 Judgment
96% matchVery Positive94% of 11,666 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Crime 24%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game offers a similar investigative crime drama experience set in the familiar streets of Kamurocho.
- #3 Yakuza Kiwami 2
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 962 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 19.6%, Crime 12.5%, RPG 10.2%, Martial Arts 8.4% ★, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title continues the saga with a significant engine upgrade and a gripping narrative that deepens the lore of the Tojo Clan.
- #4 Lost Judgment
95% matchVery Positive94% of 9,258 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 34.8 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Crime 21%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the combat and open-world exploration, providing an even more polished action-adventure experience than its predecessor.
- #5 Yakuza 4 Remastered
94% matchVery Positive91% of 7,269 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 25.8%, Crime 13.7%, Open World 9.7%, Action 9%, Action RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Introducing multiple protagonists, this game expands the scope of the narrative while keeping the signature brawling mechanics intact.
- #6 Yakuza 3 Remastered
94% matchVery Positive81% of 10,121 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 25.3%, Crime 14.1%, Open World 9.6%, Action 7.8%, Action RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry shifts the tone to a more personal story while maintaining the classic beat-em-up combat and side-quest structure.
- #7 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
93% matchVery Positive94% of 76,766 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Crime 26.2%, Martial Arts 25.4% ★, Open World 23.1%, Action 8.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world crime drama features a heavy emphasis on martial arts combat and urban exploration that feels very similar to the Yakuza series.
- #8 Yakuza 5 Remastered
92% matchVery Positive89% of 7,171 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 25.2%, Crime 16.6%, Open World 9.9%, Action 8.2%, Action RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This massive entry features five distinct cities and a sprawling story that pushes the series' combat and minigame variety to new heights.
- #9 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
91% matchVery Positive93% of 8,077 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 24.1%, Crime 15.2%, Open World 10.3%, Action 8.2%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title marks the emotional conclusion to Kiryu's main saga, utilizing a modern engine for fluid combat and exploration.
- #10 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,201 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 29.2%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, Action RPG 10.5%, Action 8.9%, Open World 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This bridge title brings back the classic real-time brawler combat with high-octane gadgets and intense boss fights.
- #11 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
90% matchVery Positive81% of 6,267 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 31.8%, Action 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 8.4%, JRPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This historical spin-off applies the Yakuza formula to 1860s Japan, replacing modern crime with samurai-era swordplay and political intrigue.
- #12 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
89% matchVery Positive94% of 36,660 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: RPG 22.1%, Crime 16.3%, Open World 11%, JRPG 10.6%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: While it shifts to turn-based combat, it retains the series' heart, humor, and deep connection to the criminal underworld.
- #13 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
89% matchVery Positive91% of 23,175 reviews2024
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 70.7 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 15.8%, JRPG 10.7%, Martial Arts 10.5% ★, Action RPG 9.7%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This expansive sequel takes the turn-based formula to Hawaii, offering an incredible amount of side content and character development.
- #14 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
88% matchVery Positive88% of 9,427 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 19.1%, Action 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, JRPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A wild, action-packed spin-off that maintains the series' penchant for absurdity and high-energy combat.
- #15 Sifu
87% matchVery Positive92% of 26,757 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 39.7%, Martial Arts 29.5% ★, Crime 16.3%, Action 9.4%, Action-Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: If you love the combat of Yakuza 0, this game offers a masterclass in martial arts brawling with a high skill ceiling and satisfying impact.
- #16 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
85% matchVery Positive94% of 91,397 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.4 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Action 11.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world epic that balances deep, cinematic storytelling with visceral sword-based combat in a beautifully realized historical setting.
- #17 Mafia: Definitive Edition
86% matchVery Positive87% of 107,180 reviews2020
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 40.4%, Open World 21.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action 10%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A grounded, story-rich crime drama that captures the atmosphere of organized crime with a focus on narrative pacing.
- #18 Shenmue I & II
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,200 reviews2018
Dev: D3TPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27.2% ★, Open World 18.1%, RPG 12%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: These classics are the spiritual predecessors to the Yakuza series, focusing on life simulation and martial arts in a detailed Japanese setting.
- #19 Rise of the Ronin
84% matchMixed63% of 10,266 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Open World 25.8%, Action RPG 25.7%, RPG 21.9%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a complex combat system and a sprawling open world that rewards exploration and mastery of different fighting styles.
- #20 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 318 reviews2021
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Supernatural creatures are stalking the pop culture mecca of Akihabara—and they've turned you into one of them. Arm yourself with an otaku-themed weapon and expose their skin to sunlight in this HD update of the first game in the AKIBA'S TRIP series.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.9%, RPG 22.3%, Action 15.6%, JRPG 11.1%, Comedy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a real-world Japanese district, this game captures the specific urban atmosphere and quirky side-quest culture of the Yakuza series.
- #21 No More Heroes
83% matchVery Positive83% of 2,499 reviews2021
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 48.6%, Action 17.2%, Comedy 10.6%, Violent 9.8%, Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, stylized action game that shares the Yakuza series' love for eccentric characters and over-the-top boss encounters.
- #22 Fading Afternoon
82% matchVery Positive81% of 998 reviews2023
Dev: yeo
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 28.8%, Martial Arts 18.9% ★, Crime 13.2%, Open World 8.9%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat-em-up that focuses on the life of a yakuza, blending combat with a melancholic, narrative-driven experience.
- #23 Persona 5 Royal
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,053 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 31.8%, RPG 14.2%, JRPG 13.8%, Violent 10.7%, Dating Sim 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it perfectly captures the feeling of living a double life in a vibrant, stylized version of Tokyo.
- #24 The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,095 reviews2018
Dev: yeo
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Martial Arts 12% ★, RPG 10.3%, Open World 9.5%, Action RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, urban-focused game that captures the feeling of hanging out in a city and getting into fights with local gangs.
- #25 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 75,845 reviews2012
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Why similar: Open World 28.5%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The rhythmic, counter-based combat and dense, secret-filled open world serve as a gold standard for the action-adventure genre.
- #26 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition
79% matchVery Positive82% of 8,094 reviews2023
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.
Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Open World 18.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, 1980s 10.6%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 1980s crime drama that shares the neon-soaked aesthetic and open-world criminal progression of Yakuza 0.
- #27 Shenmue III
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,409 reviews2020
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 30.4% ★, Action 18.8%, Open World 18.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the classic adventure series that focuses on slow-paced exploration, martial arts training, and local life.
- #28 River City Girls 2
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,971 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.3%, Martial Arts 14.6% ★, Action RPG 13%, RPG 11.8%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-energy beat-em-up with RPG elements and a vibrant, humorous tone that echoes the side-quest energy of Yakuza.
- #29 Streets of Rage 4
78% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 79.7%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern beat-em-up that focuses purely on the satisfying, rhythmic combat mechanics that form the core of Yakuza's gameplay.
- #30 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
77% matchMixed61% of 2,954 reviews2026
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 20.4%, Crime 12.2%, RPG 9.8%, Martial Arts 8.4% ★, Action 7.1%
- #31 Watch_Dogs® 2
78% matchVery Positive83% of 91,970 reviews2016
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 37.9%, Open World 35.9%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An urban open-world game that emphasizes exploration and player freedom in a modern city, sharing the 'playground' feel of Kamurocho.
- #32 Path of Kung Fu
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 5,346 reviews2025
Dev: 游鲤化龙工作室Pub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.8%, Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Open World 11%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 9.7%
- #33 NINJA GAIDEN 4
73% matchVery Positive89% of 9,010 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Why similar: Action 33.1%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, Violent 21%, Adventure 20.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #34 Mafia: The Old Country
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 27,679 reviews2025
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 37.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Open World 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #35 Persona® 5 Strikers
75% matchVery Positive87% of 17,778 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: JRPG 18.2%, RPG 18.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action RPG 11.7%
- #36 Promise Mascot Agency
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,568 reviews2025
Dev: Kaizen Game Works
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a cursed Japanese town! Recruit mascot friends and come to the rescue when disaster strikes! Solve the mystery of your exile! Help a living finger work through her many anger issues! Turn Promise Mascot Agency into the best agency in Japan in this open-world narrative adventure!
Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Open World 16.9%, RPG 16.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #37 Troublemaker
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,121 reviews2023
Dev: Gamecom TeamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 33%, Martial Arts 20.5% ★, Action RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Adventure 8.3%
- #38 River City Girls Zero
74% matchMixed65% of 292 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Join Kunio, Riki, Misako, and Kyoko for bone-crunching, 16-bit, co-op beat-'em-up action - newly translated and released outside of Japan after 28 years! The original 1994 graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are augmented with new motion-comic cutscenes, a new animated intro, and new music!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Crime 28.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Combat 6.3%
- #39 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
73% matchVery Positive83% of 2,837 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Violent 37.1%, Action 31.1%, Adventure 20.7%, Story Rich 5.2%, Dark 2.9%
- #40 Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
71% matchVery Positive89% of 612 reviews2024
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.
Why similar: Action 25.5%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Violent 13.8%, Combat 9.9%
- #41 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
69% matchVery Positive93% of 29,109 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 29.9 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.4% ★, Action RPG 20.2%, Dating Sim 17%, RPG 16.6%, Action 6.2%
- #42 Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 129 reviews2023
Dev: Hack The PublisherPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
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 37.4%, Martial Arts 16.9% ★, Action RPG 11.3%, Crime 8.7%, Action 8.3%
- #43 Sleeping Dogs
72% matchVery Positive94% of 17,223 reviews
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 25.2% ★, Open World 24.8%, Crime 23.3%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5.1%
- #44 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
70% matchVery Positive88% of 4,551 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Story Rich 38.2%, JRPG 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #45 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,982 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 34.1%, Action 26.9%, Adventure 23.6%, Dark 9.7%, Funny 3.4%
- #46 WARRIORS: Abyss
67% matchVery Positive86% of 2,170 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.4% ★, Action RPG 24.4%, Action 22.5%, RPG 19.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #47 RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,378 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Action RPG 24.6%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, JRPG 16.4%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 12%
- #48 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,671 reviews2014
Dev: KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTUREPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
Why similar: Action 42.9%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Dating Sim 8.2%, Comedy 6.1%
- #49 Samurai Riot Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Wako Factory
Windows · Linux
Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.3%, Action 29%, Adventure 25.7%
- #50 River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.1%, Action 14.4%, Comedy 9.3%, Combat 7.6%, Funny 5.9%
- #51 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
67% matchVery Positive88% of 49,907 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Action 20.9%, JRPG 14.4%, Violent 11.3%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #52 Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,111 reviews2014
Dev: XGen Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Get ready to enter the 2nd Dimension! Thrust into a bizarre and unfamiliar city and find your place among strange citizens. Work, Fight, Study, Eat, Drink, Gamble, Train, Sleep, Quest, Collect, Invest, Repeat.
Why similar: RPG 48.3%, Open World 17.5%, Comedy 9%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 7.6%
- #53 Refate: Echoes of Desire
65% matchVery Positive90% of 673 reviews2025
Dev: Terraflame EntertainmentPub: Mountain and Sea Studio
Windows
Wake up with amnesia in Tokyo, caught between the Yakuza and police. Romance 8 unique beauties: cop, ninja, boss, izakaya owner, heiress, college girl, teacher, model. Uncover your true identity—host, agent, assassin, or crime lord? Shape your destiny and find true love.
Why similar: Crime 26.4%, RPG 23.3%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 8%
- #54 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,819 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30.2 hrsMean: 52.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: RPG 17.4%, Open World 16.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, JRPG 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #55 Soul Hackers 2
69% matchMixed66% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 44.5%, JRPG 30.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Violent 11%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #56 Nioh 3
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 17,777 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Action RPG 25.3%, Open World 22.9%, RPG 20.4%, Action 13.2%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #57 Mafia II: Definitive Edition
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 37,035 reviews2020
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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.
Why similar: Crime 33.3%, Open World 17.1%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 9.2%
