Action · February 20, 2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025)

calendar_todayAge 17+trophy62 achievementsextension7 DLClocal_offer-60% current discountgroup100k–1M ownerstrending_up213 peak concurrentrecommend5.4k recommendations
Digital Deluxe Edition Get all the booty when you upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition that unlocks legendary crewmates, additional ship customization parts, iconic costumes, an extra karaoke song, more music to add to your in-game playlist, and more! [DELUXE EDITION CONTENT] ■ LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII base game ■ LEGENDARY PIRATE CREW PACK - Strongest Pirate Crew Set - Enthusiastic Supporters Set ■ LEGENDARY OUTFIT PACK - Legendary Character Special Outfit Set - Special T-Shirt Set ■ SHIP CUSTOMIZATION PACK - Kazuma Kiryu Special Ship Customization Set - Ichiban Kasuga Special Ship Customization Set - Daigo Dojima Special Ship Customization Set - RGG Studio Special Ship Customization Set ■ EXTRA KARAOKE & CD PACK - Extra Karaoke Song - CD Collection Set *This product contains the base game and add-on content. Please be aware that the additional content is also sold separately. About the Game A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea. Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure. ■ PIRATE YAKUZA ADVENTURE AHOY! Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure. ■ GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHER Assemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way. When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate! ■ KICK ARRRSS WITH CREATIVE COMBAT Dynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action. With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission. Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.

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Community Tag Signals

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

  • Action · 366
  • Adventure · 353
  • RPG · 341
  • Pirates · 339
  • Naval Combat · 316
  • Hack and Slash · 306
  • Funny · 299
  • Action RPG · 298
  • Third Person · 283
  • JRPG · 264
  • Character Customization · 254
  • Action-Adventure · 246
  • Fantasy · 229
  • Drama · 219
  • Exploration · 214

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume6.6k Steam reviewsTop 51% in Action
Positive rating91% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32%
Metacritic81/100Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles
Concurrent peak213 playersTop 24% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours26 h averageTop 18% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (11)

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

Full audio (4)

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese

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Reception Metrics

Steam community

91%Very Positive · 6.6k reviews

6.0k positive · 598 negative

Metacritic

81/100 critic aggregate

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Curator recommendations

5.4k

Peak concurrent players

213

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

26h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

24h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

1h

Current engagement

Achievements

62

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 20, 2025
DeveloperRyu Ga Gotoku Studio
PublisherSEGA
Base price$23.99 -60%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons7 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

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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