After a long and agonizing wait,Yakuza: Like a Dragonhas finally made its way to Western shores. Unlike some of the more recentYakuzatitles, it features a full English dub and, for the first time, will release on Xbox at the same time as it does on PlayStation. It’s a sign of the series' growing popularity in the West and a good omen for the future of the series.
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As one might expect from a Yakuza game, there are a wide range of mini-games to keep players busy. In total there are 24, which is more thanany of the games that have come before it. Many are returning mini games, but there are plenty of new additions to help keep things interesting. As a result, there’s enough to keep players busy for months and enough variety to ensure that there’s something for everyone.
Updated July 14, 2025, by Tom Bowen:With the PS5 release having now arrived and the game recently making its way to Xbox Game Pass, there’s never been a better time to check out Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Even for those who have already completed the main story, the huge amount of minigames on offer in Ichiban’s debut outing should be more than enough to keep players busy for quite some time. Whether or not there’s enough content to tide players over until the next Judgement game arrives remains to be seen, but there’s definitely a lot of fun to be had on the gritty streets of Yokohama and Kamurocho either way.
24OutRun
Sega’s 1986 classicOutRunrequires players to race against the clock to cover as much distance as possible. Thanks to Hiroshi Kawaguchi’s fantastic soundtrack, it’s a great way to kill time and can be incredibly addictive when chasing a high-score. This isn’t the first time that it’s appeared in a Yakuza game and probably won’t be the last.
Players can findOutRunat the Sasaki Arcade in Yokohama and the Club SEGA arcade in the Theater Square area of Kamurocho.
23Space Harrier
Another classic Yu Suzuki game,Space Harrieris a third person rail shooter with an incredibly challenging difficulty curve. Series veterans should be pretty familiar with this one by now, especially those who strive for 100% achievement. It’s certainly a fun game, but like most games from the 80’s, could prove too difficult for some.
Players can findSpace Harrierat the Club SEGA arcade in the Chinatown area of Yokohama and the Club SEGA arcade in the Nakamichi area of Kamurocho.
22Virtua Fighter 2
Although subsequent entries have surpassed it in quality,Virtua Fighter 2came at the peak of the series' popularity in Japan. When it launched in the early 90’s,it was streets ahead of the competitionand still remains enjoyable to this day. Visually, it’s starting to show its age, but mechanically, it’s still a fantastic 3D fighting game.
Players can findVirtua Fighter 2at the Sasaki Arcade in Yokohama, the Club SEGA arcade in Sotenbori and the Club SEGA arcade in the Nakamichi area of Kamurocho.
21Super Hang-On
One of thebest racing games of the era,Super Hang-Onis not too different fromOutrun.Instead of a car though, players instead control a motorbike. The game’s fast pace can make it a little intimidating at first, but at its heart, it’s a fairly simple game with really tight controls. It still holds up really well today and is one of the more enjoyable ways to kill time in the game center.
Players can findSuper Hang-Onat the Sasaki Arcade in Yokohama, The Club SEGA arcade in Sotenbori and the Club SEGA arcade in the Theater Square area of Kamurocho.
20Fantasy Zone
Before Sonic the Hedgehog burst onto the scene, many consideredFantasy Zone’s Opa-Opa to be the face of Sega. It’s a side-scrolling shooting game with a fairly forgiving difficulty level, making it a great choice for those unaccustomed to the levels of difficulty found some of the other arcade games.
Players can findFantasy Zonein the Sasaki Arcade in Yokohama and the Club SEGA arcade in the Nakamichi area of Kamurocho.
19Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdownis the most recent entry in the Virtua Fighter series and featuresa huge cast of fantastic fighters. It perhaps feels a little out of place when compared to some of the other arcade titles found in the game due to it being so much more modern, but even so, it’s great to see it make a return.
Players can findVirtua Fighter 5 Final Showdownin the Club SEGA arcade in the Chinatown area of Yokohama and the Club SEGA arcade in the Nakamichi area of Kamurocho.
18UFO Catcher
Anybody who has been to an arcade or game center before should be familiar with UFO catchers. For those who haven’t, it’s a game in which the player controls a claw to attempt to pick up prizes. Just like in real life, the catchers found in Yakuza can at times be incrediblydifficult to master even in spite of their simplicity. Not having to spend real money to play the ones in the game certainly softens the blow though.
Players can find UFO Catchers in the Sasaki Arcade in Yokohama, the Club SEGA arcade in the Chinatown area of Yokohama, the Club SEGA arcade in Sotenbori and the Club SEGA arcade in the Theater Square area of Kamurocho.
17Batting Practice
Players wanting to work on their swing can do so at one of the game’s batting cages. The game tests not only players' ability to hit the ball, but also their ability to aim it towards a certain spot. Doing so successfully can yield small stat boosts. For those with a bit of time to spare, it’s therefor worth spending some of it in the batting cage.
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Players can practice their batting at the MIRAI Batting Center in Yokohama and the Yoshida Batting Center in Kamurocho.
16Darts
A series staple at this point, it just wouldn’t be a Yakuza game without the ability to play darts. Boards can be found at the Darts Bar Bee in Ijincho and allow players to improve their mental stat by beating friends and landing consecutive bullseyes. It’s also possible to purchase a better set of darts. Although expensive, they make the game significantly easier and so might be a worthwhile investment for those planning to play a lot.
Players can play darts at the Bee bar in Yokohama and the Bantam bar in Kamurocho.
15Golf
Although there are no full courses, it’s possible to visit golf centers in order to work on Ichiban’s swing. Players can either aim at targets or, as in previous Yakuza titles, play golf-bingo. There are three different difficulty levels with points awarded depending on performance. Upon completing the round, players will be given a prize based on the number of points they were able to accrue.
Players can play golf at Heaven’s Golf in Yokohama and the Yokobori Golf Center in Sotenbori.
