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We filtered the 49 games similar to Like a Dragon: Ishin! down to the 31 that fit the “Xbox” category. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 5 Remastered top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

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Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “Xbox” 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. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 5 Remastered follow close behind.

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

31 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
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, while skipping historical setting

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

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
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, while skipping historical setting

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

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
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, while skipping historical setting

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression65
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
#6Wo 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
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

It predates Like a Dragon: Ishin! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode85Tone84Combat71
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone81
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157
Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone79Combat75
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11
Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting scifi and setting anime, 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!.

It predates Like a Dragon: Ishin! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression77
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression55
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

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