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Games like Like a Dragon: Ishin!

  • 35 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Like a Dragon: Ishin! also play

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.

  1. Rank 03

    Why this

    Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

    • $49.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • 2025
  1. Rank 04

    Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2020
  2. Rank 05

    Nioh: Complete Edition

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

    • $49.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • 2017
  3. Rank 06

    Judgment

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

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2022
  4. Rank 07

    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

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

    • $69.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2026

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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

    • 96% of 4,787 reviews
  2. 2
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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

    • 90% of 3,625 reviews
  3. 3
    Rise of the Ronin

    Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

    • 69% of 2,235 reviews
  4. 4
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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

    • 95% of 14,367 reviews
  5. 5
    Nioh: Complete Edition

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

    • 81% of 8,908 reviews
  6. 6
    Judgment

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

    • 95% of 4,429 reviews
  7. 7
    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

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

    • 91% of 27,120 reviews
  8. 8
    Way of the Samurai 4

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 78% of 1,259 reviews
  9. 9
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 93% of 2,254 reviews
  10. 10
    Persona® 5 Strikers

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 91% of 6,944 reviews
  11. 11
    Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

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

    • 94% of 85,661 reviews
  12. 12
    The Legend of Tianding

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

    • 94% of 309 reviews
  13. 13
    Devil May Cry 5

    Genres: Action

    • 96% of 37,680 reviews
  14. 14
    WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 73% of 5,116 reviews
  15. 15
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

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

    • 83% of 1,674 reviews
  16. 16
    Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 83% of 4,272 reviews
  17. 17
    NINJA GAIDEN 4

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 88% of 2,501 reviews
  18. 18
    Darksiders III

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 76% of 4,533 reviews
  19. 19
    DmC: Devil May Cry

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

    • 91% of 6,579 reviews
  20. 20
    God of War

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 97% of 58,850 reviews
  21. 21
    Shining Resonance Refrain

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 71% of 383 reviews
  22. 22
    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    Also Historical and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

    • 95% of 8,989 reviews
  23. 23
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 79% of 1,676 reviews
  24. 24
    Shank 2

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 81% of 713 reviews
Like a Dragon: Ishin! — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2023
  • Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
  • Price: $39.99checked Nov 8
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 86% of 2,543 reviews
  • Genres: Action, Adventure
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Faction politics drive the main story
  • Four distinct combat styles to master
  • Historical figures reimagined in yakuza style
  • Atmospheric
  • Contemplative
  • Dark

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About 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.

Is Like a Dragon: Ishin! worth buying?

  • 86% of 2,543 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 27 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

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…”
266 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

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

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Frequently asked about Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Can I run it?

Is Like a Dragon: Ishin! verified for Steam Deck?

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.

How much does Like a Dragon: Ishin! cost?

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Like a Dragon: Ishin!?

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.

Who developed Like a Dragon: Ishin!?

Like a Dragon: Ishin! was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA.