COWBOY YAKUZA: American Badass Takes on the Japanese Underworld

5/19/2026, 5:06:52 PM

Tags: #action #brawler #story-driven #third-person #yakuza

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Score: 36%Mostly Negative
Review Count: 11 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 1,010
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/19/2026, 5:06:52 PM

Key highlight

COWBOY YAKUZA is a third-person story-driven brawler where a powerful American expatriate joins the Yakuza in Japan. Features full controller support and single-player action, released in Early Access on Feb 17, 2020.

Details

Overview

COWBOY YAKUZA throws players into the shoes of Cleveland Waingro, a hulking American expatriate with a serious anger problem living in Japan. After an unfortunate job loss, Cleve finds himself entangled with the local Yakuza. Impressed by his sheer brute strength and formidable fighting prowess, they offer him a place within their ranks. Aided by his dubious associate Vince, who supplies him with potent, albeit sketchy, performance-enhancing drugs, Cleve is equipped to take on hordes of opponents. However, he must navigate a brutal Yakuza turf war and confront dangerous adversaries determined to end his reign.

Highlights

Genre: A story-driven brawler with third-person action.
Features: Supports full controller input and is available for Family Sharing.
Release: Launched into Early Access on February 17, 2020, developed and published by Active Gaming Media Inc. and Maple Whispering Co.,Ltd.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy third-person action brawlers with a strong narrative focus and a gritty, over-the-top aesthetic. Fans of unique character concepts and intense combat scenarios will find themselves at home.