Games Like Yakuza 3 Remastered

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 22.1%, Crime 10.3%, Open World 9.7%, Action 7.2%, Action RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry expands the scope by introducing multiple playable protagonists, each with unique fighting styles that keep the beat-em-up gameplay fresh.

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 22.9%, Crime 13.1%, Open World 9.2%, Action 8.1%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of the original game that continues the story of Kazuma Kiryu with modernized mechanics and intense boss encounters.

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 24%, Crime 13.7%, Open World 9.6%, Action 8.3%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizing the Dragon Engine, this title provides a seamless open-world experience with fluid combat and a compelling rival-focused story.

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 21.1%, Crime 12.5%, Open World 9.9%, Action 6.4%, Action RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring the most ambitious scale in the series, this game offers five distinct cities and a massive variety of side content and combat styles.

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 20.2%, Crime 11.5%, Open World 10.3%, Action 6.4%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: The emotional conclusion to Kiryu's main saga, featuring a highly detailed open world and a refined physics-based combat system.

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 29.8%, Action RPG 9.9%, Open World 9.5%, Action 8.6%, JRPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bridge between titles that brings back the classic brawler combat with two distinct, high-tech fighting styles.

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 38.5%, Crime 24.1%, Drama 10.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe, this spin-off follows a private detective and features a faster, more acrobatic combat style that feels like a natural evolution of the Yakuza formula.

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: JRPG 15.8%, Crime 12.4%, RPG 11.4%, Open World 11%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While it shifts to turn-based combat, it retains the series' signature humor, heart, and deep urban exploration.

When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.

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

Why You'll Like It: This sequel improves upon the detective mechanics and adds a third, highly versatile combat style, making it one of the best action experiences in the series.

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: JRPG 17.6%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Comedy 8.8%, Violent 8.5%, Action RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive RPG that takes the series to Hawaii, offering an incredible amount of side content and refined turn-based mechanics.

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 30.7%, JRPG 13.3%, Action 10%, Violent 9.4%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical spin-off that replaces modern city streets with 1860s Japan, featuring sword-based combat that feels distinct yet familiar.

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: Open World 33.3%, Crime 29%, Action 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world crime drama features a heavy emphasis on martial arts combat and undercover police work in a vibrant Hong Kong setting.

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 52.7%, Crime 19.7%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure martial arts action game that captures the intensity and technical precision of high-stakes brawling.

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: Open World 26.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Beat 'em up 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: These classics pioneered the detailed, interactive urban life simulation that heavily influenced the Yakuza series.

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 36.8%, Comedy 13.8%, Action 12.2%, Violent 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, stylized action game that shares the Yakuza series' love for eccentric characters and over-the-top boss battles.

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 31.1%, Open World 21.4%, Story Rich 11%, Action 8%, Violent 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, cinematic crime story that excels at period-accurate atmosphere and character-driven drama.

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 39.6%, Comedy 14.1%, Action 13.1%, Violent 9.6%, Third Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the bizarre and stylish action of the series with even more creative combat encounters and open-world exploration.

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Open World 29.9%, Beat 'em up 25.3%, Action 14.7%, Third Person 13.8%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a rhythmic, counter-based combat system that heavily influenced the flow of modern third-person brawlers.

Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, JRPG 20.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique open-world experience where player choices significantly impact the branching narrative and ending.

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 36.3%, JRPG 17.7%, Action 13.1%, RPG 12.3%, Comedy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a realistic recreation of Akihabara, this game features a unique combat system and a deep appreciation for Japanese subculture.

A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Open World 13.8%, Drama 9.4%, Action RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A melancholic, atmospheric game that captures the feeling of being a delinquent in a Japanese town with a focus on daily life and brawling.

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Crime 29.1%, Open World 28.4%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Sexual Content 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for urban open-world crime games, offering a massive sandbox with a focus on narrative-driven missions.

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 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Third Person 8.4%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that blends the social simulation of Persona with real-time, hack-and-slash combat that feels surprisingly fluid.

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: Open World 29.2%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Story Rich 12%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the slow-paced, methodical exploration and martial arts training that defines the Shenmue experience.

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 75.8%, Action 15%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Adventure 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of the classic beat-em-up genre that focuses on satisfying, high-impact combat mechanics.

Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41%, Comedy 14.5%, Action 14.4%, Violent 9.4%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Maintains the series' signature punk-rock aesthetic and fast-paced, stylish combat encounters.

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.5%, Action 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Anime 5.8%, Funny 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming beat-em-up that incorporates RPG elements and exploration, echoing the side-quest structure of the Yakuza 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: JRPG 18.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Drama 12.2%, Third Person 12.2%, RPG 10.8%

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 24.7%, Crime 13.3%, Open World 9.3%, Action 8.1%, RPG 7.2%

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 47.7%, Action 16.2%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a brutal, visceral combat system that feels very similar to the weight and impact of Yakuza's brawling.

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 23.3%, Crime 13.3%, Open World 8.9%, Action 7.5%, RPG 7.1%

Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

Why similar: JRPG 29%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 15.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Anime 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a strong focus on character relationships and anime-inspired storytelling in a fantasy setting.

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 36.8%, Crime 15.3%, Open World 13.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Drama 7.6%

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 26.2%, Open World 17.8%, Action 11.3%, Violent 9.1%, Story Rich 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: JRPG 27.9%, Action RPG 22.5%, Third Person 17.3%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 9.5%

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!

Why similar: Open World 16.9%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Action 13.4%, RPG 13.3%, JRPG 9.2%

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 24.8%, Open World 23.1%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 9.5%, Violent 9%

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Story Rich 18.2%, Action 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Third Person 8.2%

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?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.6%, Action 13%, Anime 12.6%, Adventure 8%, Third Person 7.5%

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: Open World 33.1%, Crime 23.8%, Third Person 11.3%, Action 11.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Violent 41.1%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Story Rich 15.8%, RPG 10.4%, Anime 7.3%

It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Open World 24.5%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 10.8%, Violent 9.7%

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Crime 35%, Open World 21.3%, Violent 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Third Person 7.8%

Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, RPG 15.5%, Action RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 9.7%

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.

Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 11.9%, Action 11.7%, Drama 10.3%

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: JRPG 19%, Open World 18.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 10%, Action 8.4%

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Why similar: Crime 27.4%, Open World 21.9%, Violent 10.8%, Sexual Content 8.9%, Action 8.2%

Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, RPG 19.3%, Action 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action RPG 12.1%

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: Violent 17.7%, Drama 17.7%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 13%, Story Rich 12.8%

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20%, Open World 17.2%, Story Rich 16.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Action RPG 9.6%

In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Beat 'em up 17.6%, Open World 15.6%, Anime 11.2%, Action 8.7%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 26.8%, RPG 14.6%, Action RPG 14.2%, Third Person 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Action RPG 20%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action 10.2%, RPG 9.2%

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 33.4%, Violent 25.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Combat 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, RPG 13.3%, Open World 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Adventure 9.8%

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Action 24.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Violent 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%