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We filtered the 48 games similar to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name down to the 8 that fit the “Fighting” category. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Yakuza 5 Remastered and Yakuza 0 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “Fighting” category, the closest game to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is Yakuza 6: The Song of Life — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 5 Remastered and Yakuza 0 follow close behind.

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The best fighting games like Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting anime

Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and setting anime

Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154
Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonOffline
Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34
Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, punishing difficulty and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

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