Five Action Games That Capture the Devil May Cry Spirit

September 13, 2026 - 17:45

Devil May Cry built its reputation on fast combat, over the top style, and protagonists who treat every fight like a performance. Players who finish the series often look for something that delivers the same rush. These five games answer that call.

Bayonetta takes the stylish action formula and pushes it further. The combat rewards precise dodging and lets players chain elaborate combos while the action stays loud and unapologetic. It shares the same director as the original Devil May Cry, and that DNA shows in every encounter.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance trades guns for a high frequency blade. Cutting enemies into pieces while sprinting across walls feels chaotic in the best way, and the boss fights demand real timing instead of button mashing.

DmC: Devil May Cry, the reboot of the franchise, offers a faster and more accessible take on the formula. Its level design and weapon switching keep combat varied from start to finish.

Nier: Automata blends stylish combat with a story that shifts between genres. The fighting is fluid, and the game keeps finding new ways to surprise players who stick with it.

Finally, God of War III Remastered delivers brutal, cinematic combat on a grand scale. The rage driven action and towering boss battles scratch a similar itch for players who want spectacle with their swordplay.

Each of these titles understands what makes Devil May Cry work: tight controls, high skill ceilings, and combat that looks as good as it feels.