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Action-adventure · Crime drama

Yakuza / Like a Dragon

Crime drama, street fights and karaoke. Follow Kazuma Kiryu from the beginning.

Games on Switch
4
Story complexity
Moderate
Consoles
Switch · Switch 2

The story, simply explained

What is it?

A crime-drama action series set in a detailed version of Tokyo's nightlife districts.

What is the story about?

Kazuma Kiryu, a yakuza with a strong moral code, keeps getting dragged back into gang conflicts.

Who are the main characters?

Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, Haruka Sawamura.

Why play it?

Serious, emotional main stories mixed with hilarious side stories and mini-games.

Is the story connected?

Yes. The Kiryu games follow one continuous story.

How many games should I play?

All four on Switch, in order: 0, Kiwami, Kiwami 2, Kiwami 3.

Choose your playing order

Story order and recommended order are the same for the Switch games.

Missing chapters

  • Yakuza 4, 5, 6, Like a Dragon, Gaiden and Infinite Wealth — Not on Switch or Switch 2 as of this check.

Gear for the journey

Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.

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Sources · last checked 2 Nov 2026
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