The Best War Games logo

Yakuza (2005)

Yakuza Tag Page Cover Art
Action-Adventure
Beat 'Em Up
Released
September 5, 2006
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher(s)
Sega
Franchise
Yakuza
Number of Players
1

Step into the shadows of Japan's Underworld

Just as Kazuma, a former rising star in the Yakuza, emerges from prison after a murder cover-up, 10 billion yen vanishes from the Yakuza vault, forcing him once again into their brutal, lawless world. A mysterious young girl will lead Kazuma to the answers if he can keep her alive.

• Strike with powerful finishing blows as you upgrade your skills.
• Unload deadly combos with over 300 items and weapons.
• Avenge dishonor through the twisting, dramatic storyline.

latest

Sega Superstars Tennis and Sonic Heroes
Best Sega Games On The PS2, Ranked
Sega

Sega has developed and published some memorable classics on the PlayStation 2, proving their staying power in a golden age of gaming.

By 
like a dragon yakuza 20th anniversary plans
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Series Gearing Up for 20th Anniversary
Yakuza

The Like a Dragon - formerly Yakuza - series is approaching its 20th anniversary, and fans of the franchise are in for an exciting year.

2
By 
Yakuza Kiwami is finally headed to Nintendo Switch after several years.
Yakuza Kiwami is Coming to the Nintendo Switch 8 Years After It First Launched
Yakuza Kiwami

Several years after wowing players on other platforms, Yakuza Kiwami is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch in a few months’ time.

By 
Games-To-Play-If-You-Love-Yakuza
Games To Play If You Love Yakuza
Yakuza

If you love the world of the Yakuza franchise, you'll love these other games - from GTA to Judgement.

By 
Best Yakuza Cities- Kamurocho Onomichi Honolulu
Yakuza/Like A Dragon: Best Cities In Sega's Franchise
Yakuza

The Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise has explored several cities over the years. These are the best of the bunch.

By 
majima
Yakuza: The Complete Goro Majima Timeline

The Mad Dog of Shimano achieves a litany of feats over his 30-year story in the Yakuza series, becoming a fan-favorite anti-hero in the process.

By 
kiryu-1
Yakuza: The Complete Kazuma Kiryu Timeline

A legendary and enigmatic figure amongst Japan's criminal underworld, Kazuma Kiryu achieved a litany of feats over the course of his 30-year story.

By 
yakuza like a dragon, kiryu, kasuga
10 Weirdest Encounters In The Yakuza Series
Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Sega's Yakuza franchise is not afraid to get weird with its side stories. What are the strangest encounters in the series?

By 
yakuza like a dragon
Yakuza Series Still Considered 'Niche' Despite Hitting Sales Milestone
Sega

Despite receiving widespread commercial success with millions of sales, Sega considers the Yakuza series a niche game for a niche fanbase.

By