Yakuza 5 RemasteredVSYakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Better Deal· Kinguin
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Yakuza 5 Remastered wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
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 (Legacy)
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
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 (Legacy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Yakuza 5 Remastered or Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy)?
Yakuza 5 Remastered won the comparison against Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Legacy) 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 (Legacy)?
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: Jun 3, 2026, 09:52 PM UTC