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If Devil May Cry 5 left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 10 attributes. Deadpool comes closest (98/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2019Dev Capcom

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The closest game to Devil May Cry 5 is Deadpool — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Hi-Fi RUSH and Bayonetta 2 follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Devil May Cry 5

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Devil May Cry 5. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonCyberpunk
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Bayonetta 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy
IGDB91· 21OC91· 117
Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Tales of Vesperia
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonRanged
IGDB80· 5
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing melee combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Yakuza 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 5.5KRAWG👍 62%· 53MC70IGDB68· 11OC68· 36
Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

No More Heroes
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 2.5KIGDB81· 5OC83· 41
Year 2007Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · MarvelousOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and fighting mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

Yakuza 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonOpen World
IGDB80· 5
Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonMagic
IGDB77· 4
Year 2009Dev h.a.n.d., Inc. · Disney Interactive Studios

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: melee combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29
Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and horror setting, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Ultimate Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

As Dusk Falls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99
Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, puzzle design and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 2.6KIGDB68· 3OC66· 38
Year 2019Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Devil May Cry 5?
The closest game to Devil May Cry 5 is Deadpool, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Devil May Cry 5?
The three closest games to Devil May Cry 5 are: 1. Deadpool (98/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Hi-Fi RUSH (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta 2 (94/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Devil May Cry 5's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Hi-Fi RUSH similar to Devil May Cry 5?
Yes, very much so — Hi-Fi RUSH scores 94/100 similarity to Devil May Cry 5. They share 6 attributes, including action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Action RPG games are similar to Devil May Cry 5?
The best Action RPG games similar to Devil May Cry 5 are Deadpool, Hi-Fi RUSH, Bayonetta 2 and Yakuza 4. All share the Action RPG genre alongside other key Devil May Cry 5 attributes like action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Devil May Cry 5 calculated?
We compare Devil May Cry 5 against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Devil May Cry 5 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.