Rank 01Why this
Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
The closest matches to Like a Dragon: Ishin!: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Rise of the Ronin, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Nioh: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
Rank 01Why this
Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Rank 02Why this
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Rank 03Why this
Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also JRPG and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Historical and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Shares combat style switching with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Beat 'em up and Historical, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Historical and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Also Historical and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Players highlight
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Like a Dragon: Ishin!.



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Why this: Also Historical and Action RPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Like a Dragon: Ishin! at current Steam store prices.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Historical, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Historical and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.



Why this: Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Free games the recommender matches to Like a Dragon: Ishin!, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.

Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.


Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

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Why this: Shares combat style switching with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
Other recommendable Steam games by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

Why this: Also JRPG and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Why this: Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.
The closest matches to Like a Dragon: Ishin!: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Rise of the Ronin, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Nioh: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Like a Dragon: Ishin! is your kind of game, the closest matches are Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Rise of the Ronin — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and dark, and single out its combat style switching and faction politics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a historical action-adventure from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA, released in 2023 at $59.99. Set in Japan's Edo period, the game follows samurai Sakamoto Ryoma amid factional conflict and revolution. Players master four distinct combat styles, switching between them fluidly in challenging encounters. Reviewers highlight faction politics as the narrative driver, while players describe the samurai-era setting as feeling fresh for the series. Historical figures are reimagined in the studio's style, complemented by weapon upgrade trees, trooper mechanics, and extensive side activities. The game runs verified on Steam Deck, offers substantial length, and holds an 86% positive rating from 2543 Steam reviews.
About Like a Dragon: Ishin!: 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.
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Not worth it, even for hardcore fans. Yakuza 4 is my least favorite game in the series, but it at the very least has some reason for existing and playing. This game does not. Its bad, slow, extremely grindy and very, very long if you are…”
People who play it also play: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Rise of the Ronin
Yes — Like a Dragon: Ishin! is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Like a Dragon: Ishin! are Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Rise of the Ronin.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA.