Yakuza 5 RemasteredVSYakuza Kiwami 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Better Deal· GAMIVO
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Yakuza 5 Remastered wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2 GB
- Storage: 32.5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8700K, 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3.6 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060, 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 7600, 8GB or Intel Arc A770, 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 61 GB available space
- Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60FPS w/o FSR. Requires a CPU which supports AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Yakuza 5 Remastered or Yakuza Kiwami 2?
Yakuza 5 Remastered won the comparison against Yakuza Kiwami 2 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 Yakuza 5 Remastered worth buying over Yakuza Kiwami 2?
Based on the metrics, Yakuza 5 Remastered 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. Yakuza 5 Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC