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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 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 13 gameplay attributes and found 49 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Yakuza 5 Remastered and Trials of Mana lead the list, with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Yakuza 6: The Song of Life special.

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The closest game to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 5 Remastered and Trials of Mana follow close behind.

#1Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name100 #2Yakuza 5 Remastered100 #3Trials of Mana97 #4Persona 5 Strikers97 #5Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom95

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Games like Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

100

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: setting anime.

#2Yakuza 5 Remastered

100

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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

#3Trials of Mana

97

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#4Persona 5 Strikers

97

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

95

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with 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

#6ASTLIBRA Revision

93

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

#7Eternal Senia

95

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

93

Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting anime

#9Tales of Arise

93

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

#10NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

94

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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

93

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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 puzzle design, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping fighting mechanics

#12NieR:Automata™

93

NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

#13Finding Paradise

91

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 action RPG combat

#14Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

95

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird 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 skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

#15Fortune Summoners

91

Fortune Summoners

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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What is the best game similar to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life?: The closest game to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Yakuza 6: The Song of Life?: The three closest games to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life are: 1. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (100/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 5 Remastered (100/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Trials of Mana (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Yakuza 6: The Song of Life's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Yakuza 5 Remastered similar to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life?: Yes, very much so — Yakuza 5 Remastered scores 100/100 similarity to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. 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 6: The Song of Life?: The best RPG games similar to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life are Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Yakuza 5 Remastered, Trials of Mana and Persona 5 Strikers. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Yakuza 6: The Song of Life attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life calculated?: We compare Yakuza 6: The Song of Life against every game in our catalog using 13 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 6: The Song of Life experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.