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games like

Yakuza 0

Yakuza 0 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION4 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

12 games like Yakuza 0

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cover art
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntPracticed Mastery · narrative action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Final Fantasy XV cover art
Final Fantasy XVPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Assassin's Creed Rogue cover art
Assassin's Creed RoguePracticed Mastery · stealth action

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Assassin's Creed III: Liberation cover art
Assassin's Creed III: LiberationPracticed Mastery · stealth action

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Sea of Stars cover art
Sea of StarsPracticed Mastery · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows cover art
Assassin's Creed ShadowsPracticed Mastery · open-world action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Red Dead Redemption cover art
Red Dead RedemptionPracticed Mastery · open-world western

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Dead Eye softens but gunplay still wants aim

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Horizon Zero Dawn cover art
Horizon Zero DawnPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Bow aiming and dodge timing matter.

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Dishonored cover art
DishonoredPracticed Mastery · immersive sim

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Blink timing and combat inputs matter.

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Undertale cover art
UndertalePure Optimization · narrative RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Minimal randomness in encounters

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Fallout 3 cover art
Fallout 3Pure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - VATS-leaning combat, low aim demand

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Grand Theft Auto III cover art
Grand Theft Auto IIIPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Enemies are scripted; nothing models the player

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Game details

Released
2015
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
Franchise
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Platforms
PS3, PS4, PC, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB critics
86/100
IGDB users
86/100
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureActionDramaOpen world