# Games like Shenmue III

> The closest matches to Shenmue III: Shenmue I & II, Nioh 3, Yakuza 0, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, 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. [Shenmue I & II](https://imho.run/games/758330/shenmue-i-ii) — Shares martial arts training with Shenmue III. 1,266 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758330/)
2. [Nioh 3](https://imho.run/games/3681010/nioh-3) — Same immersive mood as Shenmue III. 4,304 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681010/)
3. [Yakuza 0](https://imho.run/games/638970/yakuza-0) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 37,833 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/638970/)
4. [Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii](https://imho.run/games/3061810/like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii) — Shares mini games with Shenmue III. 3,625 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/)
5. [Sifu](https://imho.run/games/2138710/sifu) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like Shenmue III. 7,577 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138710/)
6. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — A frequent pick in Shenmue III players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
7. [Persona® 5 Strikers](https://imho.run/games/1382330/persona-5-strikers) — A frequent pick in Shenmue III players' libraries, and another Action. 6,944 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382330/)
8. [Jade Empire™: Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/7110/jade-empire-special-edition) — Also Martial Arts, like Shenmue III. 1,519 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/7110/)
9. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
10. [Assassin’s Creed® Rogue](https://imho.run/games/311560/assassin-s-creed-rogue) — Also Quick-Time Events, like Shenmue III. 7,388 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311560/)
11. [Max Payne 3](https://imho.run/games/204100/max-payne-3) — Same immersive mood as Shenmue III. 23,931 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204100/)
12. [9 Monkeys of Shaolin](https://imho.run/games/739080/9-monkeys-of-shaolin) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like Shenmue III. 200 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/739080/)
13. [Way of the Samurai 3](https://imho.run/games/427510/way-of-the-samurai-3) — Shares mini games with Shenmue III. 510 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427510/)
14. [Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/307690/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like Shenmue III. 29,085 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307690/)
15. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Also Martial Arts, like Shenmue III. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
16. [Grand Theft Auto III](https://imho.run/games/12100/grand-theft-auto-iii) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 4,551 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12100/)
17. [Okami HD](https://imho.run/games/587620/okami-hd) — Also Cult Classic, like Shenmue III. 4,711 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587620/)
18. [Far Cry 3](https://imho.run/games/220240/far-cry-3) — Same contemplative mood as Shenmue III. 41,842 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220240/)
19. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — Same immersive mood as Shenmue III. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
20. [Just Cause™ 3](https://imho.run/games/225540/just-cause-3) — A frequent pick in Shenmue III players' libraries, and another Action. 45,015 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225540/)
21. [ELDEN RING](https://imho.run/games/1245620/elden-ring) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 426,636 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/)
22. [Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter](https://imho.run/games/3375780/trails-in-the-sky-1st-chapter) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 2,148 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3375780/)
23. [Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)](https://imho.run/games/994280/gujian3) — Also Martial Arts, like Shenmue III. 1,679 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/994280/)
24. [Mafia: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1030840/mafia-definitive-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Shenmue III. 27,996 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030840/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Shenmue III

Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 878670
- **Developer:** YS NET
- **Publisher:** ININ
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 19, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 69
- **Platforms:** windows

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