Games Like DmC: Devil May Cry

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Spectacle fighter 17.5% ★, Character Action Game 15.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Demons 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The closest modern follow-up, with even deeper weapon-switching, aerial combos, style rankings, and demon-slaying spectacle.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Spectacle fighter 20.5% ★, Character Action Game 14% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its relentless combo system, dodge-based defense, absurd set pieces, and over-the-top boss fights make it a quintessential spectacle fighter.

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Spectacle fighter 19.8% ★, Character Action Game 17.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the classic stylish-action formula with multiple highly distinct playable characters and combo systems built for replay mastery.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Spectacle fighter 19% ★, Character Action Game 11.1% ★, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast, precision-heavy sword combat, excellent parries, outrageous action scenes, and a similarly beloved high-energy soundtrack.

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.9%, Spectacle fighter 17.8% ★, Character Action Game 13.8% ★, Action 9.7%, Gore 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the series' high-speed, technical melee action and brutal ninja fantasy into a modern spectacle-action format.

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Character Action Game 14.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Demons 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection contains the foundational Devil May Cry games, including the original and Devil May Cry 3's influential character-action combat.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.9%, Character Action Game 17.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.2% ★, Gore 10.3%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast and punishing action game centered on deep weapon movesets, evasive mobility, and relentless enemy encounters.

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, Spectacle fighter 17.5% ★, Character Action Game 12.5% ★, Action 10.8%, Gore 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its exceptionally aggressive combat, huge enemy swarms, violent finishers, and demanding encounters suit players who enjoy DmC at its most intense.

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Spectacle fighter 15.1% ★, Character Action Game 15% ★, Action 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Pairs surreal style, sword-focused combos, and bizarre assassinations with the same kind of edgy, music-video-like action atmosphere.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.5%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Character Action Game 16.7% ★, Gore 10.5%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers stylish ninja combat with large-scale battles, varied weapons, and a combat pace that rewards aggressive mastery.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Spectacle fighter 16.5% ★, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its rhythmic combat rewards timing and stylish combo improvisation while retaining the colorful characters and polished set-piece energy of a spectacle fighter.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Spectacle fighter 24.7% ★, Character Action Game 19.7% ★, Demons 11.2%, Beat 'em up 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its demon-hunting gothic setting, linear action-adventure structure, and combo-focused combat were openly built in the tradition of Devil May Cry.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.4%, Spectacle fighter 18.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Character Action Game 7.3% ★, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fluid PlatinumGames combat, weapon switching, bullet-hell flourishes, huge bosses, and an exceptional soundtrack into a more story-driven action game.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Spectacle fighter 11.6% ★, Action 10.6%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its apocalyptic demon fantasy, large arsenal, responsive melee combat, and boss-heavy adventure structure make it a strong action-focused alternative.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Action 12.8%, Spectacle fighter 9.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Character Action Game 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a linear dark-fantasy campaign of brutal whip combat, cinematic monsters, and grand demonic boss battles.

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Character Action Game 29.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.8% ★, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A compact indie character-action game with stylish launchers, dodges, combo routes, and a clear appreciation for Devil May Cry's scoring-driven combat.

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.3%, Spectacle fighter 24.1% ★, Third Person 9.7%, Action 9.1%, Gore 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A punky, comedic demon-and-zombie slasher with flashy melee combat and a deliberately outrageous tone close to DmC's attitude.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Action 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Third Person 15.6%, Beat 'em up 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, linear third-person action adventure with combo construction, a rebellious protagonist, and a similarly contemporary supernatural-tech aesthetic.

Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46%, Action 12.8%, Beat 'em up 10.3%, Character Action Game 6.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its anarchic style, irreverent protagonist, beam-katana combat, and cartoonishly enormous boss encounters fit DmC's rebellious energy.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.9%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 7.2%, Gore 4.5%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its whip-based combat, apocalyptic setting, and demonic foes offer a more deliberate but still stylish take on the Darksiders formula.

Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Spectacle fighter 25.6% ★, Character Action Game 22.8% ★, Action 8.8%, Beat 'em up 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: From the creators of Bayonetta, it offers inventive combo-based action, escalating spectacle, and relentlessly imaginative boss designs.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action 18.2%, Character Action Game 17.2% ★, Fast-Paced 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although shooter-focused, it shares DmC's hyperkinetic pacing, score-attack sensibility, stylish movement, and Japanese action-game spectacle.

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Spectacle fighter 40.8% ★, Beat 'em up 11.1%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This aggressive retro-styled brawler emphasizes cancel-heavy combos, parries, aerial offense, and a loud metal-infused attitude.

El Shaddai, originally released in 2011, is a unique third-person action adventure filled with a deeply artistic world-building, outstanding aesthetics and thrilling battles. Experience an incredible mix of 2D-like platformer action and a colorful 3D world in an exceptional setting.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 70.9% ★, Action 16.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Fantasy 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal art direction, heavenly-and-demonic mythology, platforming, and flashy weapon combat appeal to players drawn to DmC's visual imagination.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Character Action Game 24.3% ★, Demons 17.4%, Beat 'em up 9.9%, Gore 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pulp monster-hunting campaign with brutal melee finishers, supernatural enemies, and satisfying ranged-and-close-quarters combat loops.

Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.9%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Character Action Game 13.8% ★, Third Person 9%, Beat 'em up 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused arena brawler built around sword combos, launchers, dashes, and score-chasing against waves of enemies.

From the ex-Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive team comes a janky love letter to PS2-era action. Play a week in the life of the Zombie Unit: an elite Hong Kong police squad carving through a corporate conspiracy in a storm of swordplay and gunfire. Stylish, brutal, and absolutely not for everyone.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.9%, Character Action Game 30.8% ★, Third Person 9%, Gore 7.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Mixes demanding melee combos, counters, firearms, gore, and knowingly excessive action-movie presentation.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: Demons 40.8%, Action 21.2%, Gore 21.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its irreverent demon-slaying tone, frantic combat, mobility, and extravagant violence make it a good first-person alternative to DmC's energy.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52%, Action 13.1%, Demons 12.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Gore 5.7%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, Action 17.9%, Gore 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Demons 11.2%

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.4%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Third Person 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.5%, Action 13.5%, Spectacle fighter 10.7% ★, Third Person 8.6%, Character Action Game 6.5% ★

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Demons 39.7%, Action 15.7%, Gore 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Fast-Paced 7.4%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.4%, Hack and Slash 33.9%, Action 11%, Fast-Paced 8%, Gore 6%

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.4%, Action 20.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Fast-Paced 4.8%, Adventure 3.7%

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action 17.6%, Third Person 14.8%, Adventure 7.3%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Action 38.9%, Third Person 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Gore 9.3%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Hack and Slash 32.2%, Action 13%, Third Person 7.2%, Comedy 5.3%

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.3%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Gore 4.3%

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Demons 52.9%, Action 18.4%, Stylized 7.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.1%, Demons 24.5%, Gore 13.9%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Action 10.6%

Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

Why similar: Gore 43.7%, Action 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Third Person 4.6%, Atmospheric 2.8%

The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Spectacle fighter 18.8% ★, Action 14%, Demons 13.6%, Character Action Game 12.9% ★

Hack ‘n’ Slash your way up Hell's corporate ladder in this “down the rabbit hole” adventure to retrieve your stolen cat from the Underworld!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47%, Demons 15.8%, Action 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Third Person 7.5%

Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Gore 11%, Action 10.8%, Beat 'em up 8.9%

Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.6%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Action 13.9%, Gore 5.2%, Adventure 3.8%

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Action 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Gore 10.6%, Character Action Game 10.3% ★

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.4%, Action 20.5%, Demons 11.5%, Third Person 6.8%, Singleplayer 2%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.2%, Gore 16.1%, Spectacle fighter 15.8% ★, Character Action Game 15.1% ★, Action 13%

Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.3% ★, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Character Action Game 22.3% ★, Beat 'em up 6.7%, Third Person 5.1%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Action 15.9%, Beat 'em up 9.8%, Adventure 4.8%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.6%, Action 17%, Third Person 11.5%, Gore 7.7%, Adventure 6%

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Why similar: Demons 60%, Action 28.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Gore 45.7%, Action 38.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Story Rich 3.6%

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Demons 45%, Action 28.3%, Gore 14.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.4%, Spectacle fighter 15.2% ★, Action 14.3%, Character Action Game 12.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.8%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.5%, Demons 19.2%, Third Person 13.1%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 5.2%