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Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperRGG Studio
PublisherSEGA
Release DateNov 10, 2020
$19.99
Peak Players9.5K
Metacritic83
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Yakuza: Like a Dragon successfully reboots the long-running series with a creative turn-based combat system and a compelling, character-driven story that serves as an excellent entry point for newcomers. While the narrative and side activities are highly praised, some players find the early hours overly exposition-heavy and the mid-to-late game progression requiring significant grinding.

Pros

  • Compelling story featuring a lovable cast of characters and strong emotional depth.95%
  • Creative and surprisingly deep turn-based combat system that refreshes the series formula.90%
  • Wealth of side content, including engaging minigames and rewarding progression systems.85%
  • Excellent starting point for players who have never played a Like a Dragon or Yakuza title.80%
  • High value for money with significant playtime and content density.75%

Cons

  • Slow pacing in early chapters with excessive cutscenes and long stretches of exposition.85%
  • Required level grinding in later chapters can feel tedious and repetitive.80%
  • Technical issues including performance drops after Chapter 3 and Denuvo-related DRM hurdles.60%
  • Combat can feel repetitive or 'boring' for players who prefer the series' traditional real-time brawling.70%
  • Input lag and optimization issues reported on certain PC configurations.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend playing with Japanese audio for the most authentic experience.
  • Denuvo DRM has been cited as a major obstacle for Linux users and those troubleshooting performance.
  • Some long-term fans consider this entry superior to its direct sequel, Infinite Wealth.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 137 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
916
Peak · last 90 days
1.5K
All-time peak
9.5K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Jan 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews37.4K
Positive: 35.2K (94%)Negative: 2.2K (6%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

69h

Avg Playtime at Review

88%

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