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We filtered the 50 games similar to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Persona 5 Strikers, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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Year 2025Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is Persona 5 Strikers — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom follow close behind.

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

16 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.

#1Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping skill tree progression

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting42
#2Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals64Progression60
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird 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 open world exploration, while skipping skill tree progression

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone63Visuals63Setting51
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting58Combat54
#5Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting64
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping visual 3d

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

It predates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode84Combat71Visuals64Tone51
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode53Progression51Visuals47
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping skill tree progression

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals64Progression61Setting40
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Genre100Game mode100Setting74Visuals63
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone75Visuals63Setting57Game mode35
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 fantasy world

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone69Setting0Visuals0
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: fighting mechanics, setting anime and offline, while skipping fantasy world

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

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

It predates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals64Game mode22Setting0
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression73Setting59Game mode55
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals63Progression49
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Game mode100Tone100Progression83Setting76Genre75Visuals71

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