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We filtered the 50 games similar to MadWorld down to the 32 that fit the “Dark” category. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Lollipop Chainsaw and Sonic Unleashed top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MadWorld.

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Year 2009Dev PlatinumGames

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to MadWorld is Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Lollipop Chainsaw and Sonic Unleashed follow close behind.

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The best dark games like MadWorld

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MadWorld. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

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

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

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

MediEvil II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMagic
Year 2000Dev SCE Cambridge Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Devil May Cry 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonLoot
IGDB50· 5
Year 2003Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkThird PersonMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat, 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

MediEvil
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMagic
OC68· 83
Year 1998Dev SCE Cambridge Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

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

MediEvil
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMedieval
IGDB64· 10OC68· 83
Year 2019Dev Other Ocean Interactive · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Ninja Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 62%· 370RAWG👍 49%· 106MC61IGDB58· 5
Year 2009Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting scifi, 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

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

Drakengard
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMagic
IGDB70· 1
Year 2003Dev Cavia · Take-Two Interactive

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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