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MadWorld is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 63 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Sorry We're Closed and Devil May Cry 4 lead the list, with Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes MadWorld special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2009Dev PlatinumGames

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The closest game to MadWorld is Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Sorry We're Closed and Devil May Cry 4 follow close behind.

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Games like MadWorld

63 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonLoot
IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sorry We're Closed
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonRanged
Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51
Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror tension and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

Devil May Cry 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee
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, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSandbox WorldThird PersonMeleeOpen World
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

God of War III
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkThird PersonMagicMelee
IGDB96· 6
Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Yakuza 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSandbox WorldThird PersonMeleeOpen World
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonMagicMeleeRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Dead Rising
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkSandbox WorldHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5
Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension

Onimusha: Warlords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping sandbox freedom

Lollipop Chainsaw
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkThird PersonMagic
IGDB69· 9
Year 2012Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasyHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Infamous: Festival of Blood
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkSandbox WorldHorrorThird Person
IGDB75· 4
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkThird PersonMultiplayerMelee
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonFantasy
IGDB78· 3
Year 2003Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sonic Unleashed
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB66· 4
Year 2008Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to MadWorld?
The closest game to MadWorld is Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like MadWorld?
The three closest games to MadWorld are: 1. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Sorry We're Closed (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Devil May Cry 4 (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share MadWorld's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 63 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Sorry We're Closed similar to MadWorld?
Yes, very much so — Sorry We're Closed scores 97/100 similarity to MadWorld. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to MadWorld?
The best RPG games similar to MadWorld are Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Sorry We're Closed, Devil May Cry 4 and Gravity Rush. All share the RPG genre alongside other key MadWorld attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus.
How is similarity to MadWorld calculated?
We compare MadWorld against every game in our catalog using 8 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 MadWorld experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.