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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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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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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.

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Games like Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
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: setting anime.

Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction 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

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

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

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

✓ 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

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

Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction 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

Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction 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

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction 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

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction 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

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 puzzle design, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping fighting mechanics

NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction 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

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 action RPG combat

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction 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

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction 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.