# Games like Like a Dragon: Ishin!

> The closest matches to Like a Dragon: Ishin!: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Rise of the Ronin, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Nioh: Complete 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. [Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name](https://imho.run/games/2375550/like-a-dragon-gaiden-the-man-who-erased-his-name) — Also Beat 'em up and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 4,787 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2375550/)
2. [Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii](https://imho.run/games/3061810/like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii) — Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 3,625 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/)
3. [Rise of the Ronin](https://imho.run/games/1340990/rise-of-the-ronin) — Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 2,235 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1340990/)
4. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also JRPG and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
5. [Nioh: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/485510/nioh-complete-edition) — Also Historical and JRPG, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 8,908 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485510/)
6. [Judgment](https://imho.run/games/2058180/judgment) — Shares combat style switching with Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 4,429 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2058180/)
7. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
8. [Way of the Samurai 4](https://imho.run/games/312780/way-of-the-samurai-4) — A frequent pick in Like a Dragon: Ishin! players' libraries, and another Action. 1,259 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312780/)
9. [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA](https://imho.run/games/579180/ys-viii-lacrimosa-of-dana) — A frequent pick in Like a Dragon: Ishin! players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,254 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/579180/)
10. [Persona® 5 Strikers](https://imho.run/games/1382330/persona-5-strikers) — Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 6,944 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382330/)
11. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
12. [The Legend of Tianding](https://imho.run/games/1406850/the-legend-of-tianding) — Also Beat 'em up and Historical, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 309 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406850/)
13. [Devil May Cry 5](https://imho.run/games/601150/devil-may-cry-5) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 37,680 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601150/)
14. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
15. [Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood](https://imho.run/games/21980/call-of-juarez-bound-in-blood) — Also Historical and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 1,674 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21980/)
16. [Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/589360/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom) — Shares faction politics with Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 4,272 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/589360/)
17. [NINJA GAIDEN 4](https://imho.run/games/2627260/ninja-gaiden-4) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 2,501 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2627260/)
18. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
19. [DmC: Devil May Cry](https://imho.run/games/220440/dmc-devil-may-cry) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 6,579 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220440/)
20. [God of War](https://imho.run/games/1593500/god-of-war) — Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 58,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/)
21. [Shining Resonance Refrain](https://imho.run/games/809890/shining-resonance-refrain) — Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 383 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809890/)
22. [Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun](https://imho.run/games/418240/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun) — Also Historical and Violent, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 8,989 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418240/)
23. [Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2](https://imho.run/games/239250/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 1,676 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239250/)
24. [Shank 2](https://imho.run/games/102840/shank-2) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Like a Dragon: Ishin!. 713 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/102840/)

## 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=1805480&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1805480&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1805480&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1805480
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1805480
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a historical action-adventure from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA, released in 2023 at $59.99. Set in Japan's Edo period, the game follows samurai Sakamoto Ryoma amid factional conflict and revolution. Players master four distinct combat styles, switching between them fluidly in challenging encounters. Reviewers highlight faction politics as the narrative driver, while players describe the samurai-era setting as feeling fresh for the series. Historical figures are reimagined in the studio's style, complemented by weapon upgrade trees, trooper mechanics, and extensive side activities. The game runs verified on Steam Deck, offers substantial length, and holds an 86% positive rating from 2543 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1805480
- **Developer:** Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Feb 21, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1805480/like-a-dragon-ishin)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1805480&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1805480/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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