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We filtered the 50 games similar to Devil May Cry 5 down to the 5 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, Dead Rising and Darksiders: Warmastered Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Devil May Cry 5.

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The best hardcore games like Devil May Cry 5

5 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.

#1Devil 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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5

Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting anime

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#3Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63

Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design, while skipping setting anime

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#4Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 4.0KIGDB90· 1

Year 2006Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PC

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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