# Games like Yakuza 3 Remastered

> The closest matches to Yakuza 3 Remastered: Yakuza 4 Remastered, Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy), Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Yakuza 4 Remastered](https://imho.run/games/1105500/yakuza-4-remastered) — Also Beat 'em up and Crime, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 3,608 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105500/)
2. [Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)](https://imho.run/games/927380/yakuza-kiwami-2-legacy) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 3 Remastered players' libraries, and another RPG. 8,155 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/927380/)
3. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Crime and JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
4. [Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/307690/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition) — Also Crime, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 29,085 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307690/)
5. [Mafia: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1030840/mafia-definitive-edition) — Also Crime and Violent, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 27,996 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030840/)
6. [DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT](https://imho.run/games/851850/dragon-ball-z-kakarot) — Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 17,761 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/851850/)
7. [Grand Theft Auto III](https://imho.run/games/12100/grand-theft-auto-iii) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 3 Remastered players' libraries, and another Action. 4,551 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12100/)
8. [Sifu](https://imho.run/games/2138710/sifu) — Also Beat 'em up and Crime, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 7,577 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138710/)
9. [Persona 3 Reload](https://imho.run/games/2161700/persona-3-reload) — Also JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 20,840 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161700/)
10. [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA](https://imho.run/games/579180/ys-viii-lacrimosa-of-dana) — Also JRPG and Violent, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 2,254 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/579180/)
11. [The friends of Ringo Ishikawa](https://imho.run/games/846110/the-friends-of-ringo-ishikawa) — Also Beat 'em up and Drama, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 494 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846110/)
12. [Nioh 3](https://imho.run/games/3681010/nioh-3) — Also Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 4,304 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681010/)
13. [God of War Ragnarök](https://imho.run/games/2322010/god-of-war-ragnarok) — Also Drama and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 14,771 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322010/)
14. [Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition](https://imho.run/games/1238040/dragon-age-ii-ultimate-edition) — Also Violent and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 4,007 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1238040/)
15. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Also Drama and JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
16. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
17. [Vampyr](https://imho.run/games/427290/vampyr) — Also Violent and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 8,805 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427290/)
18. [Max Payne 3](https://imho.run/games/204100/max-payne-3) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 23,931 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204100/)
19. [Shenmue III](https://imho.run/games/878670/shenmue-iii) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 3 Remastered players' libraries, and another Action. 454 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/878670/)
20. [Tales of ARISE](https://imho.run/games/740130/tales-of-arise) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 11,061 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/)
21. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
22. [Saints Row: The Third](https://imho.run/games/55230/saints-row-the-third) — Also Crime, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 18,932 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/55230/)
23. [CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION](https://imho.run/games/1608070/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion) — Also Drama and JRPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 3,468 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608070/)
24. [Way of the Samurai 4](https://imho.run/games/312780/way-of-the-samurai-4) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Yakuza 3 Remastered. 1,259 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312780/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1088710&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1088710&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1088710
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1088710
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Yakuza 3 Remastered

Yakuza 3 Remastered is a linear story-driven action RPG that tasks players with controlling Kazuma Kiryu, a retired yakuza running an orphanage on the island of Okinawa. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and released on Steam in 2021, the game blends aggressive chase-combat with strategic parry-reversal mechanics alongside extensive side activities including cabaret management and substory completion. Players describe the narrative as dark, emotionally tense, and melancholic, with reviewers highlighting substories that range from humorous to deeply serious. Many consider the central story to be among the top five in the series, while the orphanage-management system provides particularly immersive side content. The game spans a massive length with challenging difficulty and runs verified on Steam Deck, holding an 85% positive rating from over 5000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1088710
- **Developer:** Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 28, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1088710/yakuza-3-remastered)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1088710&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1088710/)
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