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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i3-8100, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, 3.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX960, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX460, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 31 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low 1080p @ 30FPS. Requires a CPU which supports AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, 3.6 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 31 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High 1080p @ 60FPS. Requires a CPU which supports AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.

Yakuza Kiwami

Niche cult favorite
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗
Released December 11, 2025
sample: 436 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 81 % · 1,161 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📈 Improving — recent reviews (30d): 89% positive vs 80% overall (151 recent reviews)
1,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A modern remake that drags its heels on frame rates but wins hearts with its gripping narrative and deep combat. Over 60% of players who stayed past the first hour kept going for 10 hours or more.

What it's about: Démêlez un complot à 10 milliards de yens dans le quartier rouge de Tokyo, armé de vos poings et de votre détermination inébranlable.

In-game

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« good game but sega is making some dumbass choices »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played62
« Please play Yukuza 0 first to get better story experience. It will change how you see Majima completely. »
👍 anonymous review · 82 h played11
« Whoever thought about having awful Mahjong RNG be a requirement for 100% needs to be locked in a room until they go out with a Full Straight and see how they like it. »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played11
« First time playing this game. Wasn't expecting this game to have an emotional story, but also the most over the top side/substories in a game. I'm in love with the game. Kiryu has became one of my favorite written characters. »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played1
« Je peux vous assuré que j'attendais la VFST depuis très longtemps et maintenant qu'elle est là, je suis hyper content. Vraiment au top. allez-y sans forcer je peux vous le jurer. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Fun times beating up a Mad Dog »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Real Yakuza use a gamepad. Get it right RGG! You're just paying for the licensed music into and more language options. Yet another RGG / Sega L for delisting the old version that should have been a free update. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played4211
« "*Save data from Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy) does not carry over to Yakuza Kiwami." me neither: "My good recommendation from Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy) does not carry over to Yakuza Kiwami." »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played16733
« WARNING: RGG & SEGA WILL DELIST YOUR GAMES FOR NO JUSTIFIABLE REASON Great Game, Delisted for no reason other than to resell the same game, They also removed points shop. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played7111
« Reselling your entire game ONLY for new text languages is a whole new level of scummy »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« KIWAMI means you will be additionally charged for a translation patch, gaijin loser Honestly, I don't know who I hate more - SEGA for doing this or myself for buying this crap »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played4422
« Comme d'habitude du pur plaisir. Les personnages sont charismatiques et attachant, l'histoire intéressante et le gameplay très satisfaisant. Rien à rajouter, j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played

In players' words

« good game but sega is making some dumbass choices »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played62
« Real Yakuza use a gamepad. Get it right RGG! You're just paying for the licensed music into and more language options. Yet another RGG / Sega L for delisting the old version that should have been a free update. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played4211
« Please play Yukuza 0 first to get better story experience. It will change how you see Majima completely. »
👍 anonymous review · 82 h played11
« "*Save data from Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy) does not carry over to Yakuza Kiwami." me neither: "My good recommendation from Yakuza Kiwami (Legacy) does not carry over to Yakuza Kiwami." »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played16733
« Whoever thought about having awful Mahjong RNG be a requirement for 100% needs to be locked in a room until they go out with a Full Straight and see how they like it. »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played11
« WARNING: RGG & SEGA WILL DELIST YOUR GAMES FOR NO JUSTIFIABLE REASON Great Game, Delisted for no reason other than to resell the same game, They also removed points shop. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played7111
« First time playing this game. Wasn't expecting this game to have an emotional story, but also the most over the top side/substories in a game. I'm in love with the game. Kiryu has became one of my favorite written characters. »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played1
« Reselling your entire game ONLY for new text languages is a whole new level of scummy »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« Je peux vous assuré que j'attendais la VFST depuis très longtemps et maintenant qu'elle est là, je suis hyper content. Vraiment au top. allez-y sans forcer je peux vous le jurer. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« KIWAMI means you will be additionally charged for a translation patch, gaijin loser Honestly, I don't know who I hate more - SEGA for doing this or myself for buying this crap »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played4422
« Fun times beating up a Mad Dog »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Comme d'habitude du pur plaisir. Les personnages sont charismatiques et attachant, l'histoire intéressante et le gameplay très satisfaisant. Rien à rajouter, j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 29 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
69 % pos · n=77
Story / writing
72 % pos · n=47
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=21
Performance
12 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=7
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7753915
Story / writing473494
Content / longevity211713
Performance8116
Graphics / art7502
Value for money5203
Audio / music3111
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX1010

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.

<2h
50 % (n=6)
2-10h
72 % (n=29)
10-25h
91 % (n=140)
>25h
91 % (n=261)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+36 pts) — updates have won players over
Dec 2025 : 37% positive37DecJan 2026 : 68% positive68JanFeb 2026 : 69% positive69FebMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.67€11.34€17.01€22.692026€1.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 11, 2025 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jul 16, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story shines: 34 positive mentions out of 47 reviews specifically call it out.
  • Combat earns its plaudits: 53 positive mentions out of 77 reviews highlight its depth and fun.
  • Content is generous: 17 positive mentions out of 21 reviews praise the expansive side activities.
  • Characters resonate: 6 frequent keyword mentions tie directly to their impact on players.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles: only 1 positive mention out of 8 reviews praises it, with 6 calling it out negatively.
  • The opening hours feel slow: 50% positive reviews in the under-2h bracket (6 reviews) lag behind longer sessions.
  • Bugs linger: both reviews mentioning them are negative (2 out of 2).

Who is it for?

Fans of cinematic action-adventure with rich storytelling will find their match here. Those seeking a flawless technical showcase might want to temper expectations.

Is Yakuza Kiwami worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 81% of 1,161 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The story shines. Current price: 1,99€.

Verdict

Kiwami polishes a classic into a dazzling experience, flaws and all. It’s a love letter to the series that delivers where it matters most—narrative and gameplay—while its technical hiccups remain a stubborn stain. For Yakuza devotees or newcomers ready to dive in, the ride is worth every stumble.

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