Discover ALL 26 games released to date

Yuyu Hakusho It arrived in Brazil in March 1997 on the now defunct TV Manchete, being one of the last animes to be shown by the channel.

Providing great success, Cartoon Network bought the broadcast rights and started putting it on its schedule in 2004, this time with a new dubbing, but keeping the original actors.

Wanting to remember the saga of Yusuke Urameshi in games, we decided to create this list with all the games released so far.

Yū Yū Hakusho

System: Game Boy Classic
Launch: August 23, 1993

Yū Yū Hakusho Yamishōbu! Ankoku Bujutsu Kai

System: PC Engine
Launch: September 30, 1993

This is a scrolling shooter game in which you control characters as they face off against a horde of enemies. It has become quite popular on the other side of the world due to its anime-like graphics and intense action.

Yū Yū Hakusho: Bakutō Ankoku Bujutsu Kai

System: Family Computer
Launch: October 22, 1993

And the Japanese Nintendo also received an official game based on the anime. Developed by TOSE and published by Bandai, both famous for their Dragon Ball games, the console's late game has cool graphics and functional gameplay.

Yū Yū Hakusho Dai-Ni-Dan: Ankoku Bujutsu Kai Hen

System: Game Boy Classic
Launch: December 10, 1993

A sequel to the game released for the Game Boy, this is a very rudimentary fighting title. Set in the spirit world tournament, it is a superior experience to its predecessor.

Yū Yū Hakusho

System: Super Famicom
Launch: December 22, 1993

The first released for the Japanese Super Nintendo, it has very unique gameplay, trying to capture the essence of the anime well. It has good animations and impressive visuals for SNES standards.

Yū Yū Hakusho Gaiden

System: Mega Drive
Launch: January 28, 1994

This is a mix of visual novel with RPG elements where we interact with the characters from the series and enter into battles.

Yū Yū Hakusho: Horobishi Mono no Gyakushū

System: Sega Game Gear
Launch: March 25, 1994

Released for SEGA's handheld, this is a Beat'em'up in which we choose one of the protagonists and must advance facing enemies until we reach the boss.

Yū Yū Hakusho Dai-San-Dan: Makai no Tobira

System: Game Boy Classic
Launch: June 3, 1994

Mixing elements of action, adventure and RPG, in this one we must face enemies, overcome obstacles and experience the story.

Yū Yū Hakusho 2: Kakutō no Sho

System: Super Famicom
Launch: June 10, 1994

Unlike the previous one released for the Super Famicom, Kakutou no Sho follows a more traditional fighting game style.

Yū Yū Hakusho: Makyō Tōitsusen

System: Mega Drive
Launch: September 30, 1994

Released in Brazil as Yu Yu Hakusho: Sunset Fightersthis one has a very curious story, since it was exclusive to Japan, and the only country outside of there that received a version of the game was ours. This is because at the time, the now-defunct Manchete network showed the anime on television, and Tectoy, wanting to take advantage of the cartoon's popularity, decided to launch it in these parts. Traditional fighting game and very fun.

Yū Yū Hakusho II: Gekitou! Shichi Kyō no Tatakai

System: Sega Game Gear
Launch: September 30, 1994

Offering one-on-one battles, players can choose between characters from the series. At the time, it stood out for its above-average visuals considering the limitations of SEGA's handheld.

Yū Yū Hakusho Dai-Yon-Dan: Makai Tōitsu Hen

System: Game Boy Classic
Launch: December 9, 1994

Another combat and exploration game with RPG elements. It has gameplay similar to the previous two.

Yū Yū Hakusho: Tokubetsu Hen

System: Super Famicom
Launch: December 22, 1994

Returning to the very unique fighting style of the first game, this one improves on the graphics and music. Impressive for Super Nintendo standards.

Yū Yū Hakusho

System: 3DO
Launch: December 23, 1994

Another traditional fighting game, this one stood out in its time for taking advantage of the power of the 3DO, a 32-bit console that had superior capabilities to its competitors at the time such as the Mega Drive and Super Nintendo.

Yū Yū Hakusho Final: Makai Saikyō Retsuden

System: Super Famicom
Launch: March 24, 1995

Being a traditional fighting game, Makai Saikyo Retsuden allows you to play as 13 characters. It is praised for its solid gameplay.

Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective

System: Game Boy Advance
Launch: December 2, 2003

Mixing Action and RPG elements, Spirir Detective lets you play as characters from the series in an isometric view. It was criticized for its poor graphics and uninspired gameplay.

Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament

System: PlayStation 2
Launch: September 21, 2004

This is a 3D fighting game based on the World of Darkness tournament from the anime. There are 25 playable characters and popular stages. It was received with mixed reviews by the specialized media, with praise for the graphics and story mode, but that the characters did not change much from one to the next, appearing to be just different skins.

Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics

System: Game Boy Advance
Launch: November 18, 2004

It is a tactical RPG that combines elements of strategy and turn-based combat. It received negative ratings due to its slow pace and below-average graphics.

Yū Yū Hakusho Forever

System: PlayStation 2
Launch: May 19, 2005

This is a 3D fighting game with multiple modes, including single-player battles and tournaments. It has been praised for being a considerably better experience than previous Yuyu Hakusho games, providing a rich experience for fans of the series.

Yū Yū Hakusho DS: Ankoku Bujutsu Kai Hen

System: Nintendo DS
Launch: September 21, 2006

Mixing RPG with real-time action, players need to complete missions and progress through the story. With good pacing and good gameplay, the title is quite fun.

The Battle of Yū Yū Hakusho: Shitō! Ankoku Bujutsu Kai

System: Arcade / Playstation 2
Launch: September 2006 / January 2007

Considered one of the best games in Yoshihiro Togashi's franchise, this one stands out for its gameplay, graphics, and story faithful to the anime and manga, covering the dark tournament from the beginning to the end.

Yu Yu Hakusho: 100% Maji Battle

System: Android, iOS
Launch: August 28, 2018

Developed by AXEL GameStudio, this is a free-to-play RPG with microtransactions where players collect and fight with a variety of characters.

Jump Super Stars

System: Nintendo DS
Launch: August 10, 2005

Although it's not necessarily a Yuyu game, we decided to include it on the list because it features characters from the series. This is a crossover that brings together several characters from Weekly Shonen Jump, including Naruto, Dragon Ball, and One Piece. It's a mix of platforming and fighting games in a very fun way.

Jump Ultimate Stars

System: Nintendo DS
Launch: November 23, 2006

A sequel to the previous game, this one has several improvements and new characters from other Weekly Jump series. It's also a lot of fun.

J-Stars Victory VS

System: PlayStation 3/PlayStation Vita
Launch: March 19, 2014

Another crossover made to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump, this one differs from the previous two because it is a fighting game, but with several iconic characters.

Jump Force

System: PlayStation 4
Launch: February 14, 2019

Another fighting game, but this one caught the attention of the entire world for placing iconic anime and manga characters in a more realistic setting. After its release, the consensus was that the game was fun, despite not meeting the expectations of the previews.