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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB Espace disque : 40 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Released November 10, 2020
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 37,104 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 83/100 (Metacritic)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The story of Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a masterfully woven tapestry, with 87 positive mentions out of 99, and it's this narrative depth that has players hooked, contributing to an impressive average playtime. With over 94% of players giving positive reviews, it's clear that the game has struck a chord.

What it's about: Incarnez Ichiban Kasuga, jeune recrue des yakuzas, laissé pour mort par l'homme en qui il avait le plus confiance. Armez-vous de votre batte légendaire et préparez-vous à éclater des têtes parmi les membres de la pègre au fil de combats RPG dynamiques, dans le Japon actuel.

In-game

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« Sentez ce vent de fraicheur et laisser vous appaisez par nos tendre gourmandise Nous chez Ichiban Confections votre sourire est notre priorité numéro une. Manger a ichiban, Nous sommes... Ichiban Holdings. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 82 h played1
« This game came out in a time when I was at my lowest. Ichiban's adventures helped me turn my life around. If you are a person who feels directionless and hopeless in life, play this! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 104 h played7221
« A story about a bunch of 30+ year old losers who get all the juice squeezed out of them by life, but that is the same juice they use to make heroes. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 180 h played1
« You ever buy a game and let it sit in your steam library for years and you finally decide to play it. This is me and dear god I made the mistake of not jumping in sooner. Great game for Jrpg fans and fans of Dragon Quest. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 68 h played1
« A game that doesn't take itself too seriously is a breath of fresh air in the pretentious industry. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 111 h played1
« Good story, good sidequest, smooth turn based combat, loveable characters. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 34 h played3
« J'ai plus l'impression de regarder une série que de jouer à un jeu, les cinématiques sont lentes et interminables, peut-être que le jeu devient bien plus tard, mais le début quelle perte de temps. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« NKVM TOUS JE BRULE ICHIBAN SUR LA PLACE PUBLIQUE JEU DE MORT C'EST LE PIRE VOLET »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 96 h played
« LE pire jeu de la série. Chiasse intersidérale où on te jette de l'absurde à foisons afin de noyer le fiasco. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 44 h played
« Autant j'ai adoré sleeping dog autant les combats dirigé par QTE de Yakuza m'ont vite soulé. 30 minutes je n'en peux plus. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1 h played
« J'aimerais tellement aimer ce jeu mais il est beaucoup trop simple du coup tu ne fais même pas attention aux différentes aptitudes. il est soporifique et ennuyeux. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 24 h played
« Première expérience Yakuza, en résumé : - Histoire exceptionnelle remplit de rebondissement - Gameplay dynamiques - Mini-jeux top - Contenu annexe perché et insolite En somme, j'ai adoré. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 96 h played

In players' words

« Sentez ce vent de fraicheur et laisser vous appaisez par nos tendre gourmandise Nous chez Ichiban Confections votre sourire est notre priorité numéro une. Manger a ichiban, Nous sommes... Ichiban Holdings. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 82 h played1
« J'ai plus l'impression de regarder une série que de jouer à un jeu, les cinématiques sont lentes et interminables, peut-être que le jeu devient bien plus tard, mais le début quelle perte de temps. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« This game came out in a time when I was at my lowest. Ichiban's adventures helped me turn my life around. If you are a person who feels directionless and hopeless in life, play this! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 104 h played7221
« NKVM TOUS JE BRULE ICHIBAN SUR LA PLACE PUBLIQUE JEU DE MORT C'EST LE PIRE VOLET »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 96 h played
« A story about a bunch of 30+ year old losers who get all the juice squeezed out of them by life, but that is the same juice they use to make heroes. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 180 h played1
« LE pire jeu de la série. Chiasse intersidérale où on te jette de l'absurde à foisons afin de noyer le fiasco. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 44 h played
« You ever buy a game and let it sit in your steam library for years and you finally decide to play it. This is me and dear god I made the mistake of not jumping in sooner. Great game for Jrpg fans and fans of Dragon Quest. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 68 h played1
« Autant j'ai adoré sleeping dog autant les combats dirigé par QTE de Yakuza m'ont vite soulé. 30 minutes je n'en peux plus. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1 h played
« A game that doesn't take itself too seriously is a breath of fresh air in the pretentious industry. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 111 h played1
« J'aimerais tellement aimer ce jeu mais il est beaucoup trop simple du coup tu ne fais même pas attention aux différentes aptitudes. il est soporifique et ennuyeux. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 24 h played
« Good story, good sidequest, smooth turn based combat, loveable characters. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 34 h played3
« Première expérience Yakuza, en résumé : - Histoire exceptionnelle remplit de rebondissement - Gameplay dynamiques - Mini-jeux top - Contenu annexe perché et insolite En somme, j'ai adoré. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 96 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=109
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=99
Audio / music
85 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay109721621
Story / writing998748
Audio / music131120
Graphics / art121101
Content / longevity8503
Interface / UX4202
Performance3003
Stability / bugs2002
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 66 h on median; those who dislike it: 21 h.

<2h
40 % (n=15)
2-10h
68 % (n=28)
10-25h
72 % (n=50)
>25h
94 % (n=400)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 95% positive95SepNov 2025 : 90% positive90NovDec 2025 : 91% positive91DecMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.19€17.09€33.99€50.89€67.79202120222023202420252026€7.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 22, 2020 · All-time low: €7.99 (Oct 16, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 63 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story is a standout aspect, with 87 positive mentions out of 99
  • Gameplay is widely praised, with 72 positive mentions out of 109
  • The audio and graphics are also commended, with 11 positive mentions out of 13 and 11 positive mentions out of 12, respectively

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are a concern, with 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Some players experience bugs, with 2 negative mentions out of 2

Who is it for?

Fans of action-adventure games and RPGs, particularly those who enjoy a strong narrative and engaging characters, will find Yakuza: Like a Dragon to be an excellent choice. The game's turn-based combat and immersive story will likely appeal to players who enjoy JRPGs.

Is Yakuza: Like a Dragon worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 37,104 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The story is a standout aspect. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a resounding success, with its captivating story and enjoyable gameplay making it a must-play for fans of the genre. While some minor issues with performance and bugs exist, they do not detract from the overall experience, which is widely praised by players, as evidenced by its 'Very Positive' Steam review score.

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