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We filtered the 50 games similar to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii down to the 11 that fit the “PS5” category. Tales of Arise, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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The best games like Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PS5

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. 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.

#1Tales of AriseClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 open world exploration, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping visual 3d

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: setting.

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#2Final Fantasy VII RebirthClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird 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: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping skill tree progression

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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#3Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - ReunionClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

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 skill tree progression

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#4Monster Hunter RiseClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D

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, open world exploration and setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: game mode.

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#5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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#7Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird 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 fighting mechanics, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: setting and visuals.

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#8Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: game mode and tone.

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#9Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping skill tree progression

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: game mode.

It predates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#10Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird 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: fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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Steam PS

#11CrossCode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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 fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: setting and visuals.

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