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2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

A new Yakuza spin-off following Yoshitaka Mine, who falls into the underworld after losing his startup and searches for true bonds. It blends a dramatic story, boxing-based brawling and plenty of quirky side activities.

  • Dense, handcrafted world
  • Emotional impact
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dark Ties special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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2016USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified92 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Dark Ties: a dense, handcrafted world, emotional impact and melee combat with weapons or fists.

Kazuma Kiryu's emotional farewell: a dramatic crime story about his daughter, paired with heavy-hitting brawls and wonderfully absurd side activities across the streets of Kamurocho and Onomichi.

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