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We filtered the 39 games similar to Yakuza: Like a Dragon down to the 33 that fit the “Adventure” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Planet Stronghold and FINAL FANTASY VIII top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Yakuza: Like a Dragon is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Planet Stronghold and FINAL FANTASY VIII follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Yakuza: Like a Dragon

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping open world exploration

Planet Stronghold
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 59%· 117
Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90
Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Metaphor: ReFantazio
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping open world exploration

Lisa: The Painful
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 95%· 15K
Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and horror setting, while skipping open world exploration

Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

FINAL FANTASY IX
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32
Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hylics 2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2D
Steam👍 97%· 3.4K
Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117
Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeThird PersonFantasy
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Octopath Traveler
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122
Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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