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Four protagonists tell an interwoven yakuza crime story in the nightlife district of Kamurocho, mixing heavy brawler combat with quirky side stories. It swings between serious drama and absurd humor, with countless minigames to discover.
What defines Yakuza 4:
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The closest matches for Yakuza 4 are Dark Ties, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Lost Judgment. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Yakuza 4 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
Best match
A new Yakuza spin-off following Yoshitaka Mine, who falls into the underworld after losing his startup and searches for true bonds. It blends a dramatic story, boxing-based brawling and plenty of quirky side activities.
91 % 49.99 €
Lots of humour
Kazuma Kiryu returns as a secret agent in Osaka, brawling with switchable fighting styles in an action adventure that blends serious yakuza drama with absurd side activities.
90 % 39.99 €
Strong, story-driven narrative
A detective action-adventure set in modern Yokohama and Tokyo: you work a dark murder case tied to bullying and justice, tail suspects, solve small puzzles and brawl through crowds with fluid combat styles. Quirky side activities add plenty of variety.
90 % 19.99 €
Realistic visuals
The remake of the first Yakuza follows Kazuma Kiryu through the red-light district of Kamurocho: a serious crime drama contrasted by absurd side activities and heavy-hitting brawls.
90 % 59.99 €
Lots of humour
This remake of Yakuza 3 mixes beat 'em up brawling with an emotional crime drama about Kazuma Kiryu, plus wacky side activities in Japanese city districts. Dark Ties adds a new story told from Yoshitaka Mine's perspective.
90 %
Strong, story-driven narrative
A detective thriller set in the Yakuza district of Kamurocho: as private investigator Yagami you hunt a serial killer, brawl through gangs with two fighting styles, and dive into a dense world of serious drama and quirky side stories.
84 % 59.99 €
Strong character progression
As amnesiac Goro Majima turned pirate captain, you brawl on land and battle at sea around Hawaii. A mix of absurd humor, Yakuza-style drama and a treasure hunt makes it stand out.
83 % 19.99 €
Realistic visuals
As undercover cop Wei Shen, you infiltrate the Triads in a neon-lit Hong Kong, brawling through kung-fu-movie style melee with counters and brutal environmental takedowns, plus car chases. Its tale of torn loyalties between police and gang is the real hook.
82 % free
Realistic visuals
A satirical crime epic set in a huge, bustling Los Santos where you switch between three very different criminals and pull off elaborate heists. Car chases, biting humor and the sprawling GTA Online sandbox make it a playground you can sink endless hours into.
81 % free
Lots of humour
As CJ you return to Los Santos and fight your way across a huge state full of gang wars, corrupt cops and absurd side activities. Vehicles, shootouts, RPG-like stats and a legendary radio soundtrack make it one of the most expansive sandbox classics.