Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii vs Way of the Samurai 4
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is $17.96 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 | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 72 | 48 |
| Quality | 85 | 73 |
| Value | 78 | 36 |
| Popularity | 31 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.03 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.3% positive | 77% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 267 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$7.03−88%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$8.69−86%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$59.99Buy Way of the Samurai 4
Side by side over time
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiWay of the Samurai 4
Details and requirements
| Item | Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2025 | July 23, 2015 |
| Developers | RGG Studio | ACQUIRE Corp. |
| Publishers | SEGA | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790,3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2GHz | 3GHz Intel i3 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060,6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700,8GB or Intel Arc A750,8GB | DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 128Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 56 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii or Way of the Samurai 4?
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won the comparison against Way of the Samurai 4 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 Way of the Samurai 4?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC