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We filtered the 50 games similar to Devil May Cry 5 down to the 49 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Deadpool, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Devil May Cry 5.

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The best action RPG games like Devil May Cry 5

49 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.

#1Deadpool

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

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#3Yakuza 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonOpen World

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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

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#4Maneater

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

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#6No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 1.1KIGDB79· 7OC79· 25

Year 2010Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Rising Star GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#7Silverfall: Earth Awakening

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonFantasy

Steam👍 70%· 105IGDB70· 2

Year 2008Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

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#10God of War: Ascension

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasyHistorical

IGDB76· 11

Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#11Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB64· 3

Year 2005Dev The Collective · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Xbox

#12Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasySci-Fi

IGDB62· 8OC64· 28

Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#13Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404

Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Steam

#14Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

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Steam

#15Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56

Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping punishing difficulty

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