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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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2002Dev Square Product Development Division 1

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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.

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iRank89
DmC: Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-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
iRank88
Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-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

100
iRank88
Heavenly Sword
RPGAction RPGThird-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
RPGAction RPGThird-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

100
iRank86
Darksiders II
RPGAction RPGThird-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
RPGAction RPGThird-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
RPGAction RPGThird-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
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: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

100
iRank81
Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-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
RPGAction RPGThird-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
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 deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
RPGAction RPGThird-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
RPGAction RPGThird-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

98
iRank88
Devil May Cry 4
RPGAction RPGThird-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

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-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.