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Games like Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

If Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Devil May Cry 5, Devil May Cry HD Collection and DmC: Devil May Cry — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its deepens combat mechanics, delivers stylish combat and features hypnotic soundtrack. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is a 2015 action game developed and published by CAPCOM that builds on the series' signature combo-focused combat. The game features a character-switching mechanic that alternates between Nero and Dante across the story campaign, with additional playable characters unlocked for returning players. Combat revolves around chaining attacks with the combo system, deploying devil trigger abilities, and using demonic grasp for aerial maneuvers. Boss fights punctuate the long campaign, while the Bloody Palace mode provides extensive post-story content. Reviewers highlight that the Special Edition deepens combat mechanics and delivers the stylish action the series is known for, enhanced by a soundtrack players describe as hypnotic. The game runs on solo-only play at a $24.99 price point and holds an 86% positive rating from over 5,600 Steam reviews, with a notably difficult challenge throughout.

About Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition: The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

2015Action24.99 USDWindowsby CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Devil May Cry 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Top pick for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Devil May Cry HD Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Second-strongest match for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2018Action29.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. DmC: Devil May Cry

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Third-strongest match for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

    2013ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Devil May Cry® 3 Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Dante's past is now revealed as Devil May Cry returns to its roots. Master Dante's multiple fighting styles while battling never before seen demons and new characters as you fight your way towards a brutal confrontation with Dante's mysterious twin brother, Vergil.

    2007ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Devil May Cry 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares style switching with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Ranked #5 for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Devil May Cry® 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful "Devil Bringer" arm.

    2009ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Bayonetta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Ranked #6 for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    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.

    2017ActionAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    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...

    2014Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Wonderful 101: Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2020ActionAdventure30.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    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...

    2014Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY XVI

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss fights and a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

    2024ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Yakuza 0

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.

    2018ActionAdventureRPGDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss fights and a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss fights with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Persona 5 Royal

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

    2022RPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Left 4 Dead

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Reviewers of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. R.E.P.O.

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

    2025ActionEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Other recommendable Steam games by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Monster Hunter: World

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

    2018Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 4

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Resident Evil 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

    2019Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Devil May Cry 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Resident Evil Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Resident Evil Requiem

    WHY THIS

    Shares character switching, boss fights and a stressful mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

    2026ActionAdventure69.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Resident Evil 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

    2020Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Devil May Cry 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cinematic mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DmC: Devil May Cry

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

    2013ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Bayonetta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    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.

    2017ActionAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

    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...

    2014Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Wonderful 101: Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

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

    2020ActionAdventure30.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

Does Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition work on Steam Deck?
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition cost?
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition are Devil May Cry 5, Devil May Cry HD Collection, DmC: Devil May Cry.
Who developed Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. and published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. .

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