Franchises starting with Y
6 franchises, 31 games. Every entry shows the primary full-run route, the definitive edition and any fidelity-versus-completeness conflict. Open a franchise name for its Game Hub: settings, guide and playtime on one page.
Yakuza / Like a Dragon
Sega and RGG Studio's crime-drama action-adventure/RPG franchise, covering the Kiryu saga, Kiwami remakes, Japan-only historical and PSP spinoffs, Judgment branch, Ichiban RPG era, recent gaidens, and upcoming distant prequel.
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2005 Yakuza
Primary full run
Yakuza Kiwami
PC
Yakuza Kiwami is the full remake of the first Yakuza with modernized presentation and added material; PC has the highest-fidelity official route.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
Kiwami is the remake/primary; the PS2 original has a distinct localization and era-specific presentation.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2006 Yakuza 2
Primary full run
Yakuza Kiwami 2
PC
Yakuza Kiwami 2 remakes Yakuza 2 in the Dragon Engine and includes modern presentation plus additional content; PC is the highest-fidelity official route.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
Kiwami 2 is the best modern route; the PS2 original remains a distinct version.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2008 Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!
Primary full run
Original Japanese release
PlayStation 3
Kenzan is a Japan-only PlayStation 3 historical spinoff with no official remake or western release.
Definitive edition
Original Japanese PS3 release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2009 Yakuza 3
Primary full run
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
PC
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is the 2026 remake and adds the separate Dark Ties campaign, making it the highest-fidelity and broadest-content route, although the remastered original should be kept for removed/altered original content.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
Kiwami 3 adds the Dark Ties campaign and modern presentation, but the remaster preserves original Yakuza 3 content/structure.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on PC plus Remastered comparison
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2010 Yakuza 4
Primary full run
Yakuza 4 Remastered
PC
Yakuza 4 Remastered is the modern official version of the PS3 game, and PC provides the highest-fidelity route.
Definitive edition
Yakuza 4 Remastered on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2010 Kurohyo: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinsho
Primary full run
Original Japanese PSP release
PSP
Kurohyo is a Japan-only PSP spinoff with no official modern port or western release.
Definitive edition
Original Japanese PSP release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2011 Yakuza: Dead Souls
Primary full run
Original PS3 release
PlayStation 3
Dead Souls is a PS3-exclusive zombie shooter spinoff with no remaster or PC release.
Definitive edition
Original PlayStation 3 release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2012 Kurohyo 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura hen
Primary full run
Original Japanese PSP release
PSP
Kurohyo 2 is a Japan-only PSP sequel with no official modern port or western release.
Definitive edition
Original Japanese PSP release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2012 Yakuza 5
Primary full run
Yakuza 5 Remastered
PC
Yakuza 5 Remastered is the modern official version and PC gives it the highest-fidelity route.
Definitive edition
Yakuza 5 Remastered on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2014 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Primary full run
Like a Dragon: Ishin! remake
PC
The 2023 Like a Dragon: Ishin! remake brings the formerly Japan-only historical spinoff to modern platforms and PC offers the highest fidelity.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
The remake is the modern primary; the original has historically distinct presentation.
Definitive edition
Like a Dragon: Ishin! remake on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2015 Yakuza 0
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Yakuza 0 is available on modern platforms and PC offers the highest-fidelity official route for the prequel.
Definitive edition
Yakuza 0 on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2016 Yakuza Kiwami
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Yakuza Kiwami is the remake of the first game, and PC has the highest-fidelity official version.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2016 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Yakuza 6 later came to PC and Xbox after its PS4 debut; PC offers the highest-fidelity official route for Kiryu's original finale.
Definitive edition
Yakuza 6 on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2017 Yakuza Kiwami 2
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Kiwami 2 is the Dragon Engine remake of Yakuza 2 and PC is the highest-fidelity official version.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2018 Judgment
Primary full run
Remastered PC release
PC
Judgment's PS5/Xbox Series/PC remaster improves the original PS4 release, and PC has the highest-fidelity route.
Definitive edition
Judgment remastered on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2018 Ryu ga Gotoku Online
Primary full run
Current Japanese online/mobile release
PC / iOS / Android
Ryu ga Gotoku Online is the live-service entry that introduced Ichiban Kasuga; it remains a Japan-oriented online/mobile route rather than a standard global console game.
Definitive edition
Current Japanese online/mobile release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2020 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Primary full run
PC release with DLC/Legendary Hero content where owned
PC
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the turn-based Ichiban entry and PC offers the highest-fidelity official route; install DLC/edition content for completeness.
Definitive edition
PC release with complete owned DLC/edition content
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2020 Streets of Kamurocho
Primary full run
Original limited-time Steam release
PC
Streets of Kamurocho was a free limited-time PC beat-'em-up crossover/promotion using Streets of Rage style and Yakuza characters, with no permanent official storefront route.
Definitive edition
Original Steam release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2021 Lost Judgment
Primary full run
PC release with DLC where owned
PC
Lost Judgment is available on PC and modern consoles; PC has the highest-fidelity official route and DLC should be installed for completeness.
Definitive edition
Lost Judgment on PC with DLC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2023 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Gaiden is available on PC and modern consoles; PC is the highest-fidelity official route.
Definitive edition
PC release
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2024 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Primary full run
PC release with DLC/edition content where owned
PC
Infinite Wealth is the eighth mainline Like a Dragon game and PC offers the highest-fidelity official route; install DLC/edition content for completeness.
Definitive edition
PC release with complete owned DLC/edition content
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2025 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Primary full run
PC Deluxe/complete content where owned
PC
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launched on PC and modern/last-gen consoles; PC has the highest-fidelity route and the Deluxe content/upgrade should be installed for completeness.
Definitive edition
PC release with Deluxe/upgrade content
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2026 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Primary full run
PC release
PC
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties bundles the Yakuza 3 remake with the new Dark Ties campaign, and PC has the highest-fidelity official route.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
The package is the broadest modern route, but Yakuza 3 Remastered remains relevant for original-version comparison.
Definitive edition
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on PC
Yakuza / Like a Dragon · 2027 Stranger Than Heaven
Primary full run
Needs post-release research
Announced - unreleased
Stranger Than Heaven is announced for January 15, 2027, after the current archive date of June 18, 2026, so final platform/build/content comparisons cannot be completed yet.
Yandere Simulator
Yandere Simulator entries from the prepared 1000-title candidate queue, researched for Sami's fidelity-first archive route.
Yandere Simulator · 2014 Yandere Simulator
Primary full run
Current official demo/debug build
Windows PC
Yandere Simulator remains an in-development Windows game rather than a finished retail release. The correct archive route is the current official demo/debug build, with date and content state recorded, while the 1980s Mode and future full release should be tracked as version milestones.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
The playable official build is unfinished; archival value depends on exact build date and mode/content state.
Definitive edition
Current official Windows demo/debug build until a full release exists
Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Yie Ar Kung-Fu entries from the prepared 1000-title candidate queue, researched for Sami's fidelity-first archive route.
Yie Ar Kung-Fu · 1985 Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Primary full run
Arcade Archives Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 4 Arcade Archives
Yie Ar Kung-Fu is an arcade fighting game, and the Arcade Archives release is the current official preservation route with practical capture options and arcade-setting documentation.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
Arcade Archives is the practical official route; original arcade hardware is the authenticity reference; home ports differ.
Definitive edition
Arcade Archives Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Yoku's Island Express
Yoku's Island Express · 2018 Yoku's Island Express
Primary full run
Current PC release
Windows PC
The Windows PC version is the best archive route because it has the complete game in a native release with PC capture/settings flexibility. The Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Luna versions are documented access routes, but no sourced platform-exclusive gameplay content over PC is documented.
Definitive edition
Yoku's Island Express on Windows PC
Yomawari
Yomawari · 2015 Yomawari: Night Alone
Primary full run
Steam PC release
Windows PC
The Steam PC release is the best fidelity/capture route for Yomawari: Night Alone, while the Vita and Switch collection versions are alternate access or portability routes with no sourced exclusive content.
Definitive edition
Steam PC release
Yomawari · 2017 Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
Primary full run
Steam PC release
Windows PC
The Steam PC release is the best fidelity/capture route for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows, while PS4, Vita, Switch collection, and mobile versions are alternate access or portability routes.
Definitive edition
Steam PC release
Yomawari · 2022 Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
Primary full run
Steam PC release
Windows PC
The Steam PC release is the best fidelity/capture route for Yomawari: Lost in the Dark, while PS4 and Switch are alternate console/handheld routes with no sourced exclusive content.
Definitive edition
Steam PC release
Yume Nikki
Kikiyama's Yume Nikki is a surreal freeware RPG Maker exploration game whose current official Steam route exists alongside the original Japanese freeware build and later reimaginings.
Yume Nikki · 2004 Yume Nikki
Primary full run
Current Steam/PLAYISM release
Windows PC
The Steam release is the easiest current official route for Yume Nikki, preserving the surreal exploration game in a convenient PC package. The original freeware RPG Maker build remains important for exact historical version behavior, and YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- is a separate 3D reimagining.
Fidelity vs completeness conflict
Steam/current access and original freeware version behavior should be labeled; DREAM DIARY is separate.
Definitive edition
Steam/PLAYISM release for current access; original freeware build for exact historical preservation