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Dead Rising is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 60 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Yakuza 4, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Gravity Rush lead the list, with Yakuza 4 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dead Rising special.

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The closest game to Dead Rising is Yakuza 4 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Gravity Rush follow close behind.

#1Yakuza 4100 #2Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition98 #3Gravity Rush99 #4Devil May Cry 497 #5Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered99

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Games like Dead Rising

60 similar games found

100

iRank80

Yakuza 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB80· 6

Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping survival mechanics

#2Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

98

iRank86

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorThird Person

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping survival mechanics

99

iRank82

Gravity Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

#4Devil May Cry 4

97

iRank88

Devil May Cry 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorLootSkill TreeThird Person

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#5Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered

99

iRank79

Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 8.4K

Year 2015Dev Quantic Dream · Aspyr MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

#6Onimusha: Warlords

96

iRank89

Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Alice: Madness Returns

98

iRank82

Alice: Madness Returns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

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

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

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

96

iRank87

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156

Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

97

iRank82

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 8.7KIGDB78· 6OC80· 137

Year 2024Dev DON'T NOD · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

97

iRank84

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

96

iRank85

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

#12Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

97

iRank80

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB80· 2

Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

94

iRank92

Hi-Fi RUSH

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk

Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139

Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Sorry We're Closed

94

iRank93

Sorry We're Closed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51

Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

94

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasyHistorical

OC94· 256

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

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dead Rising?: The closest game to Dead Rising is Yakuza 4, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dead Rising?: The three closest games to Dead Rising are: 1. Yakuza 4 (100/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition (98/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Gravity Rush (99/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Dead Rising's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 60 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition similar to Dead Rising?: Yes, very much so — Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition scores 98/100 similarity to Dead Rising. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dead Rising?: The best RPG games similar to Dead Rising are Yakuza 4, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, Gravity Rush and Devil May Cry 4. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dead Rising attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Dead Rising calculated?: We compare Dead Rising against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Dead Rising experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.