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We filtered the 49 games similar to Yakuza 5 Remastered down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, CrossCode and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yakuza 5 Remastered.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Yakuza 5 Remastered is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. CrossCode and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 follow close behind.

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The best games like Yakuza 5 Remastered on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Yakuza 5 Remastered. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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 scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone64Visuals63
#2CrossCode
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeHardcore
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 shooter, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone50Setting39Visuals0
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird Person
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: offline, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Yakuza 5 Remastered.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone59Game mode22
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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 fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting72
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird Person
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, fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting78Tone73Visuals72
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: setting.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode85Tone83Combat71
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: combat tactical, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Yakuza 5 Remastered.

Released 5 years after Yakuza 5 Remastered.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone72
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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 sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone71World70
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: game mode and progression.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals71Tone64Setting64
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeThird PersonFantasy
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 fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting60
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting70Tone52Game mode36
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonTactical
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 fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: setting.

Released 3 years after Yakuza 5 Remastered.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals61Combat54Setting0
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting67World67Game mode56Visuals54
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: tone and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression66Setting62World62
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 combat magic, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Yakuza 5 Remastered: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone68World60

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