Yakuza 4 Remastered similar games & best alternatives

Yakuza 4 Remastered

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

What works
  • Multiple playable characters with unique styles
  • Improved combat over previous entry
  • Deep and engaging story with intertwining plots
  • Extensive side content and minigames
  • Strong audiovisual presentation and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Story can be convoluted and overcomplicated
  • Some boss fights frustrating or poorly designed
  • Substories and side content sometimes repetitive
  • Graphics dated compared to newer entries
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

  • Like a Dragon: Ishin!

  • Lost Judgment

  • Judgment

  • Yakuza 0

  • Yakuza 3 Remastered

  • God of War

  • Hades

  • Fate Seeker
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Katanaut

  • Polyarmory: High Calibre Love

  • Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Autonomy

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  • Continuation

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Yakuza 4 Remastered: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and character-driven story rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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    "Character customization and naming allow some self-expression, though limited by preset aesthetics."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Players feel connected to a community of fans and share experiences, though gameplay is solo."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and progress through story and combat challenges, supporting learning and personal development."

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    "Players develop skills, level up characters, and unlock abilities, indicating learning and personal development."

  • Health

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention with continuous engagement in combat, story, and minigames."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Progression

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Last update: 01/06/2026