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9 Games with a anime setting like Devil May Cry 5 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Devil May Cry 5 down to the 9 that fit the “Anime” category. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, Attack on Titan and No More Heroes 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 “Anime” category, the closest game to Devil May Cry 5 is Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Attack on Titan and No More Heroes follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Devil May Cry 5

9 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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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
Closest overall match
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hi-Fi RUSH

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Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonCyberpunk
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Devil May Cry 5 runs through melee combat, an anime aesthetic and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a cyberpunk setting.

Released 4 years after Devil May Cry 5.

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SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkAnimeThird Person
Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

If Devil May Cry 5 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

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X-Blades

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X-Blades
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonMagic
Year 2007Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Devil May Cry 5 is melee combat, an anime aesthetic and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

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

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Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

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SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkAnimeThird Person
Year 2019Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on tone: this one brings deep RPG systems and skill tree progression.

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