Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii vs Neptunia Virtual Stars
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Neptunia Virtual Stars is R$33.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Neptunia Virtual Stars |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 59 |
| Quality | 85 | 48 |
| Value | 73 | 80 |
| Popularity | 31 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 44.79 | R$ 11.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.3% positive | 55.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 267 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$44.79−82%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$55.07−78%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$249.90Buy 
Side by side over time
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiNeptunia Virtual Stars
Details and requirements
| Item | Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Neptunia Virtual Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2025 | March 29, 2021 |
| Developers | RGG Studio | Idea Factory, Compile Heart |
| Publishers | SEGA | Idea Factory International |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790,3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060,6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700,8GB or Intel Arc A750,8GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 56 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii or Neptunia Virtual Stars?
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won the comparison against Neptunia Virtual Stars 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 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii worth buying over Neptunia Virtual Stars?
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. Neptunia Virtual Stars currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC