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Yakuza 0 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life lead the list, with Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Yakuza 0 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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The closest game to Yakuza 0 is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life follow close behind.

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 deep simulation

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill 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: punishing difficulty, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

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 deep simulation

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

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: deep simulation.

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 deep simulation

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird 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, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

Monster Hunter: World
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189
Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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 fighting mechanics

ASTLIBRA Revision
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21
Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping fighting mechanics

Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird Person
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 fighting mechanics

88
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Finding Paradise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkCozySci-Fi
Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16
Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

90
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Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonAnime
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 setting anime, fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping fighting mechanics

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird 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

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

91
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Tales of Zestiria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 9.3KIGDB77· 12OC71· 52
Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Yakuza 0?
The closest game to Yakuza 0 is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Yakuza 0?
The three closest games to Yakuza 0 are: 1. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (96/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (93/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Yakuza 0's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen similar to Yakuza 0?
Yes, very much so — Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen scores 96/100 similarity to Yakuza 0. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Yakuza 0?
The best RPG games similar to Yakuza 0 are Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Tales of Berseria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Yakuza 0 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Yakuza 0 calculated?
We compare Yakuza 0 against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Yakuza 0 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.