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We filtered the 39 games similar to Yakuza: Like a Dragon down to the 9 that fit the “Melee” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition and Shining Force II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

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The best melee games like Yakuza: Like a Dragon

9 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.

#1Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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

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#2Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalMagicRanged

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn 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 combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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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

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#5Valkyria Chronicles

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#7Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeCasualCozy

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

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