# Games like Yakuza 0

> The closest matches to Yakuza 0: Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy), Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy), Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, and Sifu. 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 Kiwami (Legacy)](https://imho.run/games/834530/yakuza-kiwami-legacy) — Shares heat actions with Yakuza 0. 10,500 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/834530/)
2. [Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)](https://imho.run/games/927380/yakuza-kiwami-2-legacy) — Also Minigames and Beat 'em up, like Yakuza 0. 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 Violent, like Yakuza 0. 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 and Mature, like Yakuza 0. 29,085 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307690/)
5. [Sifu](https://imho.run/games/2138710/sifu) — Also Beat 'em up and Crime, like Yakuza 0. 7,577 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138710/)
6. [Persona 5 Royal](https://imho.run/games/1687950/persona-5-royal) — Same atmospheric mood as Yakuza 0. 32,573 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687950/)
7. [Promise Mascot Agency](https://imho.run/games/2585830/promise-mascot-agency) — Also Crime, like Yakuza 0. 1,802 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585830/)
8. [The friends of Ringo Ishikawa](https://imho.run/games/846110/the-friends-of-ringo-ishikawa) — Also Beat 'em up, like Yakuza 0. 494 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846110/)
9. [Cyberpunk 2077](https://imho.run/games/1091500/cyberpunk-2077) — Shares side quest branching with Yakuza 0. 373,044 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/)
10. [Mafia: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1030840/mafia-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 0 players' libraries, and another Action. 27,996 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030840/)
11. [Grand Theft Auto: Vice City](https://imho.run/games/12110/grand-theft-auto-vice-city) — Also Crime and Violent, like Yakuza 0. 8,301 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/)
12. [Rise of the Ronin](https://imho.run/games/1340990/rise-of-the-ronin) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 0. 2,235 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1340990/)
13. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 0. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
14. [L.A. Noire](https://imho.run/games/110800/l-a-noire) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 0 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 15,686 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/110800/)
15. [Beat Cop](https://imho.run/games/461950/beat-cop) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 0 players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,211 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/461950/)
16. [Fading Afternoon](https://imho.run/games/1687000/fading-afternoon) — A frequent pick in Yakuza 0 players' libraries, and another RPG. 239 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687000/)
17. [Bayonetta](https://imho.run/games/460790/bayonetta) — Also Beat 'em up and Mature, like Yakuza 0. 10,427 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460790/)
18. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 0. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
19. [Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition](https://imho.run/games/35140/batman-arkham-asylum-game-of-the-year-edition) — Also Beat 'em up, like Yakuza 0. 29,189 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35140/)
20. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 0. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
21. [Katana ZERO](https://imho.run/games/460950/katana-zero) — Also Violent, like Yakuza 0. 22,408 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460950/)
22. [Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/1875830/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance) — Same atmospheric mood as Yakuza 0. 3,707 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875830/)
23. [Nioh: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/485510/nioh-complete-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Yakuza 0. 8,908 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485510/)
24. [Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days](https://imho.run/games/28000/kane-lynch-2-dog-days) — Also Crime and Mature, like Yakuza 0. 2,841 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/28000/)

## 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=638970&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638970&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638970&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=638970
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/638970
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Yakuza 0

Yakuza 0 is a 2018 Action-Adventure-RPG from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio serving as a prequel to the long-running Yakuza series. Players take on the roles of junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima across Tokyo and Osaka in the 1980s. The game features dual-protagonist perspectives and distinct fighting styles for each character, with heat-actions adding tactical depth to combat encounters. Mechanics include cabaret-club management, an extensive collection of minigames, and completionist progression. Reviewers note the 1980s Japan setting is vivid, the cast is deeply memorable, and side-content is endless. The game holds an 86 on Metacritic and carries a 97% positive rating from over 37,000 Steam reviews, verified for Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 638970
- **Developer:** Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 1, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 86
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/638970/yakuza-0)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638970&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/638970/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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