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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to Like a Dragon: Ishin! down to the 14 that fit the “PS5” category. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Like a Dragon: Ishin! is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follow close behind.

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The best games like Like a Dragon: Ishin! on PS5

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Like a Dragon: Ishin!. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118
Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: historical setting.

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
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

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals62Game mode54
#3Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHistoricalThird 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 co op, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting71Tone57Game mode34
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: Ishin!, 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

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Genre75Combat57
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: Ishin!, 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: tone and setting.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre75Progression63
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression71Combat67
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone63
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205
Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals59Combat48Setting0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone62Visuals60Combat54Setting0
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone44Setting0Visuals0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals70Tone54Progression33
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132
Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone77Visuals59Game mode25Setting0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonMultiplayer
Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111
Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Ishin!: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone45Game mode36Setting0
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Like a Dragon: Ishin!, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual first person, while skipping action RPG combat

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Genre75Combat62

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