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We filtered the 50 games similar to Devil May Cry 5 down to the 49 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Deadpool, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Attack on Titan top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Devil May Cry 5.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
Tags
DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2019Dev Capcom

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Devil May Cry 5 is Deadpool — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Attack on Titan follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Devil May Cry 5

49 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Deadpool

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Deadpool
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If Devil May Cry 5 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera. Its own ground is deep RPG systems.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone80
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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Devil May Cry 5 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting33
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Attack on Titan

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Attack on Titan
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Devil May Cry 5 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone79Game mode52
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No More Heroes

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No More Heroes
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Year 2007Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · MarvelousOn PC · Switch

The thread back to Devil May Cry 5 runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone79Game mode78Visuals66
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Prototype 2

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Prototype 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Devil May Cry 5 on dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat87Tone82Setting0
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkAnimeThird Person
Year 2010Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Rising Star GamesOn PC · Switch

It meets Devil May Cry 5 on strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: 3D presentation.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone79Game mode78Visuals65
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Overlord

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Overlord
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Held in common with Devil May Cry 5: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87Combat74Setting0
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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkAnimeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

Held in common with Devil May Cry 5: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone84Game mode78Setting53
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Dead Rising

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Dead Rising
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreThird Person
Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Devil May Cry 5 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting0
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Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreThird Person
Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Devil May Cry 5 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting0
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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeThird Person
Year 2006Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PC

If Devil May Cry 5 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting0
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Maneater

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Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Devil May Cry 5: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and open world exploration.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone85Game mode78
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Rune

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Rune
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkThird Person
Year 2000Dev Human Head Studios · Nine RealmsOn Linux · PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what Devil May Cry 5 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: fantasy world.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone56Setting0
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Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

The thread back to Devil May Cry 5 runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. Its own ground is deep RPG systems.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone76Game mode71
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Brütal Legend

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Brütal Legend
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Devil May Cry 5 does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: fantasy world.

It predates Devil May Cry 5 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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