Yakuza 5 vs Yakuza 4
If you are torn between Yakuza 5 and Yakuza 4, the two share 3rd-Person Perspective and Action-Adventure; here is how the numbers split. Yakuza 5 wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Yakuza 5
Yakuza 4| Metric | Yakuza 5 | Yakuza 4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.32 | ★ 4.17 | Yakuza 5 by 0.15 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 83 | 78 | Yakuza 5 by 5 (6%) |
| Catalog popularity | 620 adds | 820 adds | Yakuza 4 by 200 (32%) |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2012 | 2010 | Yakuza 5 is newer by 2 yr |
Verdict
Yakuza 5 takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on 3rd-Person Perspective and Action-Adventure, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.