Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an action-adventure in the long-running crime drama series, following series mainstay Kazuma Kiryu as he operates under a new identity after faking his death.

Set between major entries in the saga, the game mixes real-time brawler combat with the series' trademark blend of heartfelt drama and offbeat side content, bridging Kiryu's past and future while he works to protect those he left behind.