Choose Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Choose Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,625 Steam reviews back the pick.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii vs Ys X: Proud Nordics
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Ys X: Proud Nordics both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025) is 1 year older than Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Ys X: Proud Nordics (76.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics
Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics if you want the HDR available, Steam Timeline, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Ys X: Proud Nordics launched in 2026.
Both Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Ys X: Proud Nordics sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii |  Ys X: Proud Nordics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (3,625 reviews) | 76.7% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025) is 1 year older than Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026).
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Ys X: Proud Nordics (76.7% positive).
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Proud Nordics (59.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii vs Ys X: Proud Nordics — FAQ
- Should I play Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii or Ys X: Proud Nordics first?
- If you want chronology, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025) came out before Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Ys X: Proud Nordics similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Ys X: Proud Nordics both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.