How long is Yakuza: Like a Dragon?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 66 h; those who don't, 21 h.

How much does Yakuza: Like a Dragon cost?

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is currently 19,99€ on Steam.

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

Community hit

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Released November 10, 2020

Action Adventure RPG

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 »)

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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

« 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 68 h played1

« A game that doesn't take itself too seriously is a breath of fresh air in the pretentious industry. »

👍 anonymous review · 111 h played1

« Good story, good sidequest, smooth turn based combat, loveable characters. »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 3 h played

« NKVM TOUS JE BRULE ICHIBAN SUR LA PLACE PUBLIQUE JEU DE MORT C'EST LE PIRE VOLET »

👎 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 96 h played

In players' words

👍 anonymous review · 82 h played1

👎 anonymous review · 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 · 104 h played7221

« NKVM TOUS JE BRULE ICHIBAN SUR LA PLACE PUBLIQUE JEU DE MORT C'EST LE PIRE VOLET »

👎 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 44 h played

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 1 h played

« A game that doesn't take itself too seriously is a breath of fresh air in the pretentious industry. »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 24 h played

« Good story, good sidequest, smooth turn based combat, loveable characters. »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	109	72	16	21
Story / writing	99	87	4	8
Audio / music	13	11	2	0
Graphics / art	12	11	0	1
Content / longevity	8	5	0	3
Interface / UX	4	2	0	2
Performance	3	0	0	3
Stability / bugs	2	0	0	2
Value for money	1	1	0	0

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

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

💶 Price history

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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