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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Devil May Cry 2 is Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. MadWorld and Lollipop Chainsaw follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Devil May Cry 2. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ 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
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping loot and gear systems
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping loot and gear systems
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping loot and gear systems
✓ 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 combat magic, while skipping loot and gear systems
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping loot and gear systems
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Deadpool
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Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
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Onimusha: Warlords
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The Sinking City
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Alice: Madness Returns
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
RPG · Action RPG
God of War III
RPG · Action RPG
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
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Dark Cloud
RPG · Simulation
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RPG · Adventure
Darksiders
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