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Dark Cloud 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. DmC: Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Heavenly Sword lead the list, with DmC: Devil May Cry reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dark Cloud 2 special.

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The closest game to Dark Cloud 2 is DmC: Devil May Cry — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Bayonetta and Heavenly Sword follow close behind.

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52 similar games found

#1DmC: Devil May Cry

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DmC: Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12

Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping procedural generation

100

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Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#3Heavenly Sword

100

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Heavenly Sword

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping procedural generation

100

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Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

97

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping procedural generation

100

iRank83

Jade Empire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev BioWare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping procedural generation

#7Devil May Cry

100

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Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping procedural generation

#8Kingdom Hearts

100

iRank80

Kingdom Hearts

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 2

Year 2002Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Disney Interactive Studios

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping procedural generation

#9Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

100

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Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonCasualNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 413IGDB68

Year 2009Dev TelltaleOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping procedural generation

#10Onimusha: Warlords

97

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Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping procedural generation

#11Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

97

iRank86

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29

Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping procedural generation

#12Devil May Cry 4

96

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Devil May Cry 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping procedural generation

97

iRank84

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonMultiplayerDark

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

#14Alice: Madness Returns

97

iRank82

Alice: Madness Returns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 29KRAWG👍 82%· 575MC75IGDB72· 5

Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, horror tension and adventure storytelling, while skipping procedural generation

#15Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

96

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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156

Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping procedural generation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dark Cloud 2?: The closest game to Dark Cloud 2 is DmC: Devil May Cry, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dark Cloud 2?: The three closest games to Dark Cloud 2 are: 1. DmC: Devil May Cry (100/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Bayonetta (100/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Heavenly Sword (100/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Dark Cloud 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Bayonetta similar to Dark Cloud 2?: Yes, very much so — Bayonetta scores 100/100 similarity to Dark Cloud 2. They share 3 attributes, including single-player focus and fantasy world. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dark Cloud 2?: The best RPG games similar to Dark Cloud 2 are DmC: Devil May Cry, Heavenly Sword, Bayonetta 3 and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dark Cloud 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat.
How is similarity to Dark Cloud 2 calculated?: We compare Dark Cloud 2 against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Dark Cloud 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.