Yakuza 4 Remastered vs Way of the Samurai 4
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Yakuza 4 Remastered
+13
rating points
More player ratings
Yakuza 4 Remastered
63 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandbox
Features
martial arts
Key Differences
Genres
Yakuza 4 Remastered
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upSimulatorSport
Way of the Samurai 4
-Features
Yakuza 4 Remastered
arcade cabinetmale protagonist
Way of the Samurai 4
real-time combatusing dialogue to avoid combatpacifist playthroughyakuzabranching storyline
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Yakuza 4 Remastered | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2019 | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Rating | 80/100 (63 ratings) | 67/100 (17 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorSport | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldSandbox | ActionOpen worldSandbox |
| Features | arcade cabinetmartial artsmale protagonist | real-time combatusing dialogue to avoid combatpacifist playthroughyakuzabranching storylinefeudal japansamuraimartial artscustomizable charactersmoral decisionsrivaling factionsrpg elementsmultiple endings |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3 |
Comparison Summary
Yakuza 4 Remastered and Way of the Samurai 4 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Open world.
Yakuza 4 Remastered stands out for Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Simulator, Sport, while Way of the Samurai 4 stands out for real-time combat, using dialogue to avoid combat, pacifist playthrough.
Yakuza 4 Remastered has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.