Yakuza 6: The Song of Life vs Yakuza Kiwami 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is $2.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | Yakuza Kiwami 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 57 |
| Quality | 75 | 67 |
| Value | 74 | 69 |
| Popularity | 31 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.05 | $11.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 71 | 233 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | Yakuza Kiwami 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 25, 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 i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-8700K, 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060, 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 7600, 8GB or Intel Arc A770, 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 61 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Yakuza 6: The Song of Life or Yakuza Kiwami 2?
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 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 6: The Song of Life worth buying over Yakuza Kiwami 2?
Based on the metrics, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 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 6: The Song of Life currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC