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The Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise has 12 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yakuza 0Essential Best entry point — start here | 2015 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 2 | Yakuza KiwamiEssential Remake of Yakuza 1 | 2016 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Yakuza Kiwami 2Essential Remake of Yakuza 2 | 2017 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 4 | Yakuza 3 RemasteredRecommended | 2018 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 5 | Yakuza 4 RemasteredRecommended | 2018 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 6 | Yakuza 5 RemasteredRecommended | 2018 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Yakuza 6: The Song of LifeRecommended Final Kiryu game | 2016 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 8 | Yakuza: Like a DragonEssential | 2020 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Lost JudgmentOptional | 2021 | PS5 | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Like a Dragon: GaidenOptional | 2023 | PS5 | —— | — | ||
| 11 | Like a Dragon: IshinRecommended Standalone — no prior knowledge needed | 2023 | PS5 | —— | — | ||
| 12 | Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthEssential Latest mainline entry | 2024 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Yakuza / Like a Dragon's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Like a Dragon: Ishin, Yakuza 3 Remastered, Yakuza 4 Remastered, Yakuza 5 Remastered, and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Like a Dragon: Gaiden and Lost Judgment.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.