Choose Shenmue I & II
Choose Shenmue I & II if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,266 Steam reviews back the pick.
Shenmue I & II vs DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Shenmue I & II and DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Shenmue I & II (2018) is 2 years older than DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT (2020). DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Shenmue I & II (89.5% 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 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Choose DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 17,761 reviews.
Both Shenmue I & II and DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT sit in Action 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
 Shenmue I & II |  DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (1,266 reviews) | 92.5% positive (17,761 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | D3T | CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Shenmue I & II (2018) is 2 years older than DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT (2020).
- DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Shenmue I & II (89.5% positive).
- Shenmue I & II is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shenmue I & II is Deck Unsupported, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is Deck Verified.
Shenmue I & II vs DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT — FAQ
- Which is better, Shenmue I & II or DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT?
- On Steam reviews DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT scores higher (92.5% positive) than Shenmue I & II (89.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Shenmue I & II or DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT first?
- If you want chronology, Shenmue I & II (2018) came out before DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT (2020). 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 Shenmue I & II and DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.