Yakuza is a popular name in the gaming world. The term "Yakuza" primarily refers to the criminal organizations in Japan, which is the central theme of this game series. The game is originally released in Japan under the name Ryu Ga Gotoku, which translates to "Like a Dragon" in English. After 2020, the Yakuza series has been renamed to Like a Dragon to align with the Japanese title. This franchise has released numerous games so far, so many people get confused about where to start. This guide is for them.
🈴 Main Series:
🔵 Yakuza 0 (2015)
🔵 Yakuza Kiwami (2016)
🔵 Yakuza Kiwami 2 (2017)
🔵 Yakuza 3 (2009)
🔵 Yakuza 4 (2010)
🔵 Yakuza 5 (2012)
🔵 Yakuza 6 : The song of Life (2016)
🔴 Judgement (2018)
🔵 Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)
🔵 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023)
🔴 Lost Judgement (2021)
🔵 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024)
🔸Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2 are remakes of Yakuza (2005) and Yakuza 2 (2006), respectively.
🔸Judgement has a sequel called Lost Judgement. Both games were released on PC in 2022.
🔸Remastered versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 were released in 2022.
🈯 Set in Ancient Japan:
🟢 Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan! (2008) [PS3]
🟢 Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! (2014) [PS3 & PS4]
🟢 Like a Dragon: Ishin (2023)
🔸Like a Dragon: Ishin is a remake of Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!
🔸Like a Dragon: Ishin is a remake of Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!
🔸Although the stories of these games are not related to the main series, the character models and voice actors are the same.
㊙️ Stand Alone:
🟠 Yakuza: Dead Souls (2011) [PS3] [Set in Zombieverse]
🟣 Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise (2018) [PS4]
🈲 PSP Titles:
🟡 Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō (2010)
🟡 Kurohyō 2: Ryū ga Gotoku Ashura Hen (2012)
