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We filtered the 47 games similar to Yakuza 0 down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Tales of Berseria top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yakuza 0.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Yakuza 0 is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Tales of Berseria follow close behind.

#1Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot97 #2Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen96 #3Tales of Berseria93 #4Yakuza 6: The Song of Life93 #5Yakuza 5 Remastered93

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The best melee games like Yakuza 0

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Yakuza 0. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

97

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

96

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

#3Tales of Berseria

93

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

#4Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

93

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

#5Yakuza 5 Remastered

93

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

#6Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

93

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.

#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

#8Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

91

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeSkill 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: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

#9Tales of Zestiria

91

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

#10Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

91

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird 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

#11Monster Hunter: World

91

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

#12Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

91

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

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: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics

#13Dragon Quest Builders

90

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

#14Persona 5 Strikers

90

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

#15Monster Hunter Rise

90

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

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