SEGA’s Shenmue I & II bundle on PC brings two landmark Dreamcast-era adventures to Steam, sitting somewhere between story-led action games and slow-burn open-world exploration. If you’re used to modern open worlds in the mould of Yakuza/Like a Dragon or narrative-heavy classics, this is the earlier, more deliberate cousin: smaller-scale, but unusually detailed in how it treats everyday life, routines and place.

Who will enjoy Shenmue in 2026?

Come for the revenge mystery and you’ll find a game that’s more about atmosphere than constant action. Expect time to pass, shops to open and close, characters to keep schedules, and plenty of investigative legwork between martial arts encounters. Shenmue II expands the scope and travel, leaning harder into discovery and culture-shock as the journey continues.

• Two games in one — the full opening arc, back-to-back, with the story flowing straight into the sequel.
• Open-world detail — NPC routines and interactive environments reward patience and curiosity.