What is the best Yakuza / Like a Dragon game of all time?
From the stylish 1980s prequel to the Hawaii-set RPG epic, this franchise has reinvented itself without ever losing its heart. Which entry is the greatest?
1Yakuza 0The acclaimed 1980s prequel following young Kiryu and Majima, widely praised as the best entry point and one of the series' finest narratives.
2Yakuza KiwamiThe full remake of the original 2005 game rebuilt in the Dragon Engine, bringing Kiryu's first story to modern players.
3Yakuza Kiwami 2Remake of Yakuza 2 featuring beloved antagonist Ryuji Goda, praised for its story and Dragon Engine combat improvements.
4Yakuza 3The story of Kiryu's orphanage life in Okinawa, a fan-favorite for its emotional grounding and heartwarming character moments.
5Yakuza 4Expanded the series with four playable protagonists for the first time, weaving together multiple storylines set across Kamurocho.
6Yakuza 5The most ambitious entry in the Kiryu era featuring five protagonists, multiple cities, and the series' most dense amount of side content.
7Yakuza 6: The Song of LifeKiryu's emotional farewell, a streamlined but poignant finale set between Kamurocho and a small Hiroshima fishing town.
8Yakuza: Like a DragonThe bold 2020 reboot introducing Ichiban Kasuga and turn-based RPG combat, earning widespread critical acclaim and new fans.
9Like a Dragon: Ishin!A feudal Japan spin-off remake blending samurai action with the series' trademark melodrama and side-activity depth.
10Like a Dragon GaidenA focused, action-packed interquel following Kiryu during the gap between his two eras, with a refined combat system.
11Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthThe 2024 sequel combining Kiryu and Ichiban in a Hawaii-set adventure, praised as the series' most polished and expansive entry.
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