Games like Yakuza Kiwami 2
If Yakuza Kiwami 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy) and Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, emotional and epic. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Yakuza Kiwami 2: 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.
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
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Shares side quests, real time combat, action adventure and an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Top pick for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.
Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Shares heat actions, mini games and an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Third-strongest match for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s critically-acclaimed entry that started a legend. Become Kazuma Kiryu, an up-and-coming yakuza who takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss, only to emerge from prison ten years later to a changed world. Remastered from the ground up, now in 4K and uncapped framerates on PC.
Yakuza 4 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Ranked #4 for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Shares cabaret club management, heat actions and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Ranked #5 for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Ranked #6 for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Glaze Cup: Journey to the West
WHY THIS
Shares combo based combat and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Ranked #8 for Yakuza Kiwami 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics
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Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Shares cabaret club management, heat actions and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza Kiwami
WHY THIS
Shares side quests, combo based combat, martial arts and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with 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.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
WHY THIS
Shares side quests, combo based combat, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
WHY THIS
Shares combo based combat, real time combat and an intense mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Yakuza Kiwami 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yakuza Kiwami 2 at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
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More from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Shares cabaret club management, heat actions and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Shares heat actions, mini games and an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s critically-acclaimed entry that started a legend. Become Kazuma Kiryu, an up-and-coming yakuza who takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss, only to emerge from prison ten years later to a changed world. Remastered from the ground up, now in 4K and uncapped framerates on PC.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.
Judgment
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
WHY THIS
Shares side quests, combo based combat, action adventure and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind Yakuza Kiwami 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
WHY THIS
Shares side quests, real time combat, action adventure and an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.
Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy)
WHY THIS
Shares heat actions, mini games and an epic mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s critically-acclaimed entry that started a legend. Become Kazuma Kiryu, an up-and-coming yakuza who takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss, only to emerge from prison ten years later to a changed world. Remastered from the ground up, now in 4K and uncapped framerates on PC.
Yakuza 4 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Shares cabaret club management, heat actions and an atmospheric mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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.
Frequently asked about Yakuza Kiwami 2
- Is Yakuza Kiwami 2 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Yakuza Kiwami 2 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 Yakuza Kiwami 2 cost?
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Yakuza Kiwami 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Yakuza Kiwami 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Yakuza Kiwami 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yakuza Kiwami 2 are Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy), Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy).
- Who developed Yakuza Kiwami 2?
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA.
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