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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Anima: Gate of Memories

Anima: Gate of Memories

ActionAdventureRPG3DExplorationAnime +15
Quality
58Popularity
23Value
73
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 6 days
−71% $5.77
Buy
VS
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

ActionAdventureRPG3DCinematicExploration +14
Quality
85Popularity
31Value
98
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 23 hours
−90% $6.07
Buy

Winner

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
4
Anima: Gate of Memories
4 of 15 metrics
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.77 Wins
$6.07 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.68 Wins
$6.07 -
Best Current Discount
-71% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
184 price changes Wins
144 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
69.9% positive -
88.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
581 -
6.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
406 -
5.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
175 Wins
778 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
212 Wins
Steam Recommendations
581 -
6.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
25 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2016 -
Feb 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeAnima: Gate of Memories

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Anima: Gate of Memories
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Anima: Gate of Memories

Anima: Gate of Memories

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Kinguin
Kinguin −71% $5.77Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $6.18View
Steam
Steam +246% $19.99View
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $6.07Buy
Steam
Steam +147% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$59.99View

Anima: Gate of Memories

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (581 reviews): mixed opinions
581 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.77: very accessible price
71% off: solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players: niche audience

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (6,625 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
6,625 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$6.07: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 58% in recent days
274 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsAnima: Gate of MemoriesLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Release date
June 2, 2016
February 20, 2025
Developers
Anima Project
RGG Studio
Publishers
Anima Publishing
SEGA
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
62

Anima: Gate of Memories

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Quad core processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790,3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060,6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700,8GB or Intel Arc A750,8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 56 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: 1080p High@60FPS w/o FSR , requires a CPU with supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set, SSD recommended. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Which is better: Anima: Gate of Memories or Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won the comparison against Anima: Gate of Memories based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Anima: Gate of Memories worth buying over Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?

Based on the metrics, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:39 AM UTC

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