Action · November 8, 2023

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023)

trophy62 achievementsextension1 DLClocal_offer-70% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend8.4k recommendations
DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Legendary Fighter Pack Floating in the bay, away from the prying eyes of the public, is a mysterious container ship known as the Castle. At its center lies the Coliseum, and three legendary yakuza have entered the battle arena as playable characters. Enter the Coliseum and play as or alongside: Goro Majima – The Mad Dog of Shimano Taiga Saejima – The Slayer of Eighteen Daigo Dojima – 6th Chairman of the Tojo Clan Claim victory with these allies in the ultimate showdown! ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities. ULTIMATE COMBAT WITH TWO HIGH-IMPACT FIGHTING STYLES Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying. Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies. ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT Whether you're brawling in the secret Battle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences. An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori and Yokohama. LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH SPECIAL TRIAL VERSION ALSO INCLUDED! After completing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name game, a Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Special Trial Version will be unlocked for you to enjoy! This game may be updated over time and have paid for and free additional content released for it. Please be aware that this may increase the minimum requirements for running the game above the specification stated here English voice will be implemented in a post-launch patch distribution

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Action · 117
  • Beat 'em up · 81
  • Action RPG · 70
  • Action-Adventure · 68
  • Sexual Content · 63
  • Story Rich · 62
  • Violent · 61
  • Singleplayer · 57
  • Open World · 54
  • Martial Arts · 54
  • JRPG · 50
  • Comedy · 47
  • Gore · 45
  • Adventure · 37
  • Hack and Slash · 36

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume10.3k Steam reviewsTop 39% in Action
Positive rating97% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 5%
Engagement hours26 h averageTop 18% for session depth among Action

Peer Action titles

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Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (11)

  • English volume_up
  • Japanese volume_up
  • Korean
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian volume_up

Full audio (3)

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Russian

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

26h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

28h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

3h

Current engagement

Achievements

62

Steam unlocks available

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Release & Availability

Release dateNov 8, 2023
DeveloperRyu Ga Gotoku Studio
PublisherSEGA
Base price$14.99 -70%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Support

Reception Metrics

Steam community

97%Overwhelmingly Positive · 10.3k reviews

10.0k positive · 310 negative

Curator recommendations

8.4k

Content Notes

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, and Use of Tobacco and Alcohol.

Editions & Packages

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