Games like STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
If STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 3 Remastered — picked from the ranked list below. 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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN: A fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan.
Players who liked STRANGER THAN HEAVEN also play
Steam players who put hours into STRANGER THAN HEAVEN also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
WHY THIS
Top pick for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 6: The Song of Life
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 5 Remastered
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Undercover
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
《对不起，我是警察》是一款由“小有内容”打造的硬核港风卧底题材互动影像。产品由全香港班底制作，金马奖影帝、金牌老戏骨重磅加盟，香港实地取景，力求还原黄金时代港片的质感。你将化身潜伏在黑暗深处的卧底，在回归前的香港街头，面对毒品、暴力与职场背叛。 这不只是一场关于生存的选择，更是一次关于“命运”的豪赌。
Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Ranked #8 for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares RPG with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares Action with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares RPG with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares Action with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares Action with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
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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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Another title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the studio behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 6: The Song of Life
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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 5 Remastered
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Undercover
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
《对不起，我是警察》是一款由“小有内容”打造的硬核港风卧底题材互动影像。产品由全香港班底制作，金马奖影帝、金牌老戏骨重磅加盟，香港实地取景，力求还原黄金时代港片的质感。你将化身潜伏在黑暗深处的卧底，在回归前的香港街头，面对毒品、暴力与职场背叛。 这不只是一场关于生存的选择，更是一次关于“命运”的豪赌。
Yakuza 0
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
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.
Frequently asked about STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
- How much does STRANGER THAN HEAVEN cost?
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is listed on Steam at 69.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to STRANGER THAN HEAVEN?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STRANGER THAN HEAVEN are Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Yakuza 3 Remastered.
- Who developed STRANGER THAN HEAVEN?
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA.
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