Yakuza 5 Remastered vs Yakuza Kiwami 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Yakuza 5 Remastered wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Yakuza 5 Remastered is $2.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Yakuza 5 Remastered | Yakuza Kiwami 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 57 |
| Quality | 72 | 67 |
| Value | 60 | 69 |
| Popularity | 31 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.39 | $11.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.3% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 135 | 233 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Yakuza 5 Remastered | Yakuza Kiwami 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2021 | December 11, 2025 |
| Developers | RGG Studio | RGG Studio |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i5-8700K, 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060, 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 7600, 8GB or Intel Arc A770, 8GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 32.5 GB available space | 61 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | 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 Kiwami 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC