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20 games like Shenmue
Games that share Shenmue's genres, themes and feel — upcoming and already out.
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Yakuza
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…
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em up- PS2
- 2
Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure beat 'em up and a prequel to the Yakuza series, set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district…
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em up- PC
- PS4
- XB1
- +1
- 3
Yakuza 3
Yakuza 3 is the third chapter in the Yakuza series, renowned for its authentic, gritty, and often violent look at modern Japan. Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PS3
- 4
Fable
In Fable, the players' every action determines their character's skills, appearances and moralities. Life stories are created from childhood through adulthood and on to old age. Players may choose the paths of…
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureFantasy- Xbox
- 5
Mafia II
Mafia II is a third-person action-adventure game set in the fictional American city of Empire Bay between 1945 and 1951. Players control Vito Scaletta through a story-driven campaign involving organized crime…
AdventureFantasyHistorical- PC
- PS3
- X360
- 6
Yakuza 2
Yakuza 2 plunges you once more into the violent Japanese underworld. In intense brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police, and the Korean mafia, you will have opportunities to dole out more brutal punishment. As the…
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em up- PS3
- Wii U
- PS2
- 7
Yakuza 4
Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan. As a first for the series, the story is split between the viewpoints of four different protagonists.
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em up- PS3
- 8
God of War II
God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second…
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureFantasy- PS2
- 9
Star Citizen
Star Citizen is a sandbox open-world MMO "SpaceSim" by Cloud Imperium Games. Explore the 'verse, fight, trade, and more when you play Star Citizen!
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventure- PC
- 10
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- PS4
- 11
God of War Ragnarök
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- PS4
- 12
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic…
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventure- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +1
- 13
Monster Hunter Wilds
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +1
- 14
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to…
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventure- PC
- Switch 2
- Switch
- +8
- 15
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West. Players control the Destined One, a staff-wielding monkey protagonist, through…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- 16
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you…
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureFantasy- PC
- PS3
- X360
- 17
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +5
- 18
Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is…
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +1
- 19
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure game set in Night City, a sprawling metropolis driven by power, glamour, and body modification. Players assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw in pursuit of a unique…
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureSandbox- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +4
- 20
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri…
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureFantasy- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- +4