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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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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.

#1Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot97 #2Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen96 #3Yakuza 6: The Song of Life93 #4Tales of Berseria93 #5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name93

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47 similar games found

#1Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#2Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#3Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#4Tales of Berseria

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Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

#6Yakuza 5 Remastered

93

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Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#7Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#8Monster Hunter: World

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Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#9ASTLIBRA Revision

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ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#10Dragon Quest Builders

90

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Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#11Finding Paradise

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Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#12Persona 5 Strikers

90

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Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#13Monster Hunter Rise

90

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Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#14NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#15Tales of Zestiria

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Tales of Zestiria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.