Kingdom Hearts

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Kingdom Hearts is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. DmC: Devil May Cry, Bayonetta and Heavenly Sword lead the list, with DmC: Devil May Cry reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Kingdom Hearts special.

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The closest game to Kingdom Hearts is DmC: Devil May Cry — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Bayonetta and Heavenly Sword follow close behind.

#1DmC: Devil May Cry100 #2Bayonetta100 #3Heavenly Sword100 #4Bayonetta 3100 #5Darksiders II100

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55 similar games found

#1DmC: Devil May Cry

100

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DmC: Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12

Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics

100

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Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

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

#3Heavenly Sword

100

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Heavenly Sword

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

100

iRank87

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping melee combat

#5Darksiders II

100

iRank86

Darksiders II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrativeOpen World

IGDB86· 16

Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

97

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping melee combat

100

iRank83

Jade Empire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev BioWare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

100

iRank82

Gravity Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

#9Devil May Cry

100

iRank81

Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping melee combat

98

iRank90

Shenmue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

100

iRank80

Yakuza 4

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 deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

#12Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

100

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Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonCasualNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 413IGDB68

Year 2009Dev TelltaleOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping fantasy world

100

iRank80

Maneater

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonDarkNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168

Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Devil May Cry 4

98

iRank88

Devil May Cry 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

98

iRank84

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Kingdom Hearts?: The closest game to Kingdom Hearts is DmC: Devil May Cry, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Kingdom Hearts?: The three closest games to Kingdom Hearts are: 1. DmC: Devil May Cry (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Bayonetta (100/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Heavenly Sword (100/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Kingdom Hearts's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Bayonetta similar to Kingdom Hearts?: Yes, very much so — Bayonetta scores 100/100 similarity to Kingdom Hearts. They share 4 attributes, including adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Kingdom Hearts?: The best RPG games similar to Kingdom Hearts are DmC: Devil May Cry, Heavenly Sword, Bayonetta 3 and Darksiders II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Kingdom Hearts attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Kingdom Hearts calculated?: We compare Kingdom Hearts against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Kingdom Hearts experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.