Games Like Yakuza Kiwami 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 19.2%, Crime 11.9%, RPG 10.5%, Martial Arts 9.1% ★, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct predecessor to Kiwami 2, this remake provides the foundational story of Kiryu's journey with classic beat-em-up mechanics.

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 30.9%, Crime 20.8%, Martial Arts 14.2% ★, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this detective-focused spin-off captures the exact feel of Kamurocho with a more mature, investigative narrative.

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 27.5%, Crime 18.3%, Martial Arts 13.6% ★, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the combat mechanics of the original Judgment to be even more fluid and satisfying, rivaling the best of the Yakuza series.

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 24.6%, Crime 15.1%, Open World 10.6%, Action 9.1%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizing the same Dragon Engine as Kiwami 2, this title offers a seamless, high-fidelity experience that concludes Kiryu's main saga.

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 28.7%, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Action RPG 10.7%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This bridge title returns to the classic real-time brawler combat style, focusing on Kiryu's undercover life with high-octane action.

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 25.7%, Crime 13.9%, Open World 10%, Action 8.7%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While older, it is a vital part of the Kiryu saga that explores his life outside of the yakuza, offering a more personal and grounded story.

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 26.1%, Crime 13.4%, Open World 10%, Action 9.9%, Action RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces multiple protagonists, expanding the scope of the narrative and providing diverse combat styles to master.

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 25.6%, Crime 16.4%, Open World 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Action RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The most ambitious of the older titles, it features massive scale, multiple cities, and a variety of unique side stories that mirror the depth of Kiwami 2.

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 28.8% ★, Crime 23.6%, Open World 21.9%, Action 9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Often compared to the Yakuza series, this open-world crime drama features excellent martial arts combat and a deep, immersive Hong Kong setting.

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 28%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 9.4%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical spin-off that translates the classic Yakuza combat and character archetypes into a compelling 19th-century samurai 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 35.1%, Martial Arts 31.9% ★, Crime 13.5%, Action 9%, Third Person 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the brutal, martial-arts-focused combat of Yakuza, this game offers a challenging and highly refined brawling experience.

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 26.1%, Action 12.4%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, immersive Japanese setting with a focus on honorable combat and a deeply personal story of revenge and duty.

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 31.2% ★, Open World 17.6%, RPG 11.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Beat 'em up 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The spiritual ancestor to the Yakuza series, these games pioneered the dense, interactive urban environments and life-simulation elements found in Kiwami 2.

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 39.3%, Open World 21.8%, Action 10.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, cinematic crime drama that excels at building a believable, period-accurate open world with a strong focus on narrative.

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: Open World 29.5%, Beat 'em up 22.2%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a highly polished free-flow combat system that shares the rhythmic, crowd-control intensity of Yakuza's brawling.

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 34.8%, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 12.2%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, stylish beat-em-up that embraces the genre's roots while adding RPG elements and a charming, character-driven story.

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

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.3%, Martial Arts 15.1% ★, RPG 11.3%, Open World 10.2%, Action RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, existential open-world game about high school delinquents that captures the 'slice of life' atmosphere of a Japanese town.

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 43%, RPG 25.2%, Action 18.4%, JRPG 8.3%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a real-life district of Tokyo, this game focuses on the culture and humor of the area in a way that fans of Yakuza's setting will appreciate.

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 38.5%, Open World 30.6%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Funny 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for urban open-world crime games, offering a similar mix of main story missions and varied, humorous side activities.

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 44.3%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 10.2%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features surprisingly visceral, heavy-hitting melee combat and a focus on upgrading your character and vehicle in a hostile open world.

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 30.7%, Martial Arts 23.1% ★, Action RPG 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up that focuses on high school gang rivalries, capturing the spirit of street-level brawling and social drama.

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 33.5% ★, Action 18.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Open World 17%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the slow-burn, life-simulation adventure style that influenced the creation of the Yakuza series.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Action 22.2%, Open World 20.3%, Adventure 11.5%, RPG 11.5%, Violent 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more difficult, it captures the essence of Japanese swordplay and provides a highly polished, atmospheric world to explore.

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: RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, JRPG 12.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the stylish aesthetic and social elements of the Persona series with fast-paced, real-time action combat.

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 24.7%, Action RPG 24.5%, RPG 21%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG that emphasizes deep combat mechanics and historical exploration in a way that feels like a natural evolution for fans of the genre.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Action 55.1%, Story Rich 17.9%, Third Person 9%, Adventure 8.8%, RPG 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the Yakuza studio, this squad-based shooter features the same dramatic, over-the-top storytelling and character-driven focus.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Beat 'em up 33.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game from a Japanese developer that captures the same sense of spectacle and intense, stylish combat found in Yakuza boss fights.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 30.6%, RPG 18%, Action 11.8%, Action RPG 10.9%, Violent 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The Nemesis system and fluid combat provide a sense of progression and personal rivalry that resonates with the Yakuza experience.

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 20.1%, Crime 12.8%, RPG 10%, Martial Arts 8.2% ★, Action 7.3%

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 20.1%, Crime 11.6%, Martial Arts 10.1% ★, RPG 9.7%, Action 7.4%

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: Open World 34.7%, Crime 34.4%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 6.8%, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a vibrant, modern urban playground with a focus on exploration and a variety of mission types that feel similar to Yakuza's side content.

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 16.2%, Martial Arts 13.4% ★, Action RPG 10.5%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%

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 19.3%, RPG 18.6%, Action 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 11%

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: RPG 30.5%, JRPG 18.2%, Adventure 14%, Story Rich 13.5%, Dark 9.8%

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 24.6%, Crime 16.5%, Open World 11.9%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.5%

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: RPG 26.5%, Action 15.4%, Action RPG 12.8%, Martial Arts 11.6% ★, Action-Adventure 8.3%

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 29.4%, Martial Arts 23.4% ★, Crime 13.1%, RPG 9.5%, Open World 9.3%

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 24.1%, Martial Arts 18% ★, Crime 17.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

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 37%, Action 23.2%, Violent 11%, JRPG 10.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 25.1%, Open World 22.5%, RPG 20.3%, Action 13.8%, Story Rich 5.1%

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 28.1% ★, Open World 23.4%, Crime 20.7%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5%

Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Action RPG 37.2%, Action 22.8%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Third Person 4.9%

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: Martial Arts 29% ★, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Violent 9.5%

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 35%, RPG 16.8%, Violent 11.8%, JRPG 10.7%, Adventure 9.5%

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 30.6%, Action RPG 14.1%, Open World 13%, RPG 12.5%, Action 7.4%

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 55.7%, Action 23%, Violent 9.1%, Combat 7.4%, Third Person 3.6%

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 52%, Action 20.1%, Violent 10.1%, Combat 7.8%, Open World 5.7%

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Action RPG 26%, Action 20.1%, Open World 10.1%, JRPG 9.6%

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Action 60.8%, Story Rich 31.1%, JRPG 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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: Action RPG 22.5%, Open World 22.1%, RPG 18.1%, Action 12.5%, JRPG 9.6%

Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

Why similar: Action 49.7%, Beat 'em up 36.7%, Story Rich 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Third Person 2.4%

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 27.7%, Open World 17.5%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, Adventure 8.6%

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 53%, Action 20.6%, Violent 9.1%, Funny 7.7%, Combat 5.9%

On their way from Ugryupinsk, Egor and Nastya find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between two gangs — the Pavers and the Glaziers. Egor must find common ground with the Glaziers, deal with the Pavers, and rescue Nastya

Why similar: Open World 27.3%, RPG 15.1%, Action 13.7%, Funny 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Action 23%, Action RPG 22%, JRPG 7.7%, Adventure 6.4%

Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.

Why similar: Action 18.8%, Combat 18.6%, Adventure 15.6%, RPG 15.5%, Violent 14.4%

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 66.6%, Action 16.9%, Funny 7.9%, Combat 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%