9 Games with a anime setting like Devil May Cry 5 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Devil May Cry 5 down to the 9 that fit the “Anime” category. SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Devil May Cry 5.

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The best games with a anime setting like Devil May Cry 5

9 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.

#1SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS

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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

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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#3No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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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

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

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#5SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

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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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#6Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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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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#7Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn 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, open world exploration and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonMagic

Steam👍 62%· 3.2KRAWG👍 26%· 166MC54IGDB47· 3

Year 2007Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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