Highlights

  • Fans of Dragon's Dogma 2 will enjoy Devil May Cry 5, offering creative combat and crazy combos for a thrilling experience.
  • The original Dragon's Dogma still holds its own with unique vocations and better framerates, worth playing even after DD2.
  • Players seeking a story-rich experience similar to DD2 should consider The Witcher 3, praised for its depth and character development.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a huge game with a ton of missable content and post-game fun that players can circle back to after completing their destiny as the Arisen. However, all good things must eventually come to an end, and players who have enjoyed Capcom's action RPG will likely be on the lookout for similar adventures.

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Naturally, many of the best fantasy RPGs are perfect options for fans of Dragon's Dogma 2, but players might also want to try out games with a similar combat style, or who enjoy the Pawn and party system.

1 Devil May Cry 5

From The Director Of Dragon's Dogma 2 With Stylized Combat

Devil May Cry 5 gameplay
Devil May Cry 5

Platform(s)
PS4 , Xbox One , PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
March 8, 2019
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action

The director of Dragon's Dogma 2, Hideaki Itsuno, also happens to be the visionary behind the Devil May Cry series, including the fifth installment, Devil May Cry 5. While this guarantee of quality is one reason why fans of the two games can overlap, players who enjoy the Trickster vocation in DD2 will likely find great joy in DMC 5's combat.

This is because, rather than asking players if they can kill certain enemies, Devil May Cry 5 asks players how they are going to kill them. In other words, the game encourages creative takedowns, just like the Trickster vocation, and gifts players the ability to perform crazy combos that simply look great.

2 Dragon's Dogma

Not All Originals Are Great, But This One Is

The battles in Dragon's Dogma are immense
Dragon's Dogma 2

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
March 22, 2024
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action RPG

It is often the case that a second or third installment in a series breaks new ground and puts all previous entries to shame. However, as great as Dragon's Dogma 2 is, and although it improves on the original in almost every way, the original Dragon's Dogma is still very much worth a playthrough for newcomers to the series.

On top of a completely different story, players will get to play a few vocations that weren't included in the sequel, such as the Strider and Mystic Knight. As an older game, the original also has the advantage of running at better framerates, which has been one of the critiques of DD2.

3 The Witcher 3

A Similar World To Dragon's Dogma 2 With More Emphasis On Story

Geralt and Ciri in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Released
May 19, 2015
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
Genre(s)
RPG , Action , Adventure

If players love wandering medieval fantasy worlds slaying monsters and helping out NPCs, then it's hard to go wrong with The Witcher 3. Based on a book series that has subsequently been turned into a TV series too, the world of The Witcher is incredibly fleshed out, and players will take on the role of the White Wolf, Geralt of Rivia, a trained and mutated monster slayer who carries a steel sword for human foes, and a silver sword for monsters.

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The game is heavily praised for its story, with an incredible cast of three-dimensional characters who breathe life into every cutscene. Thus, if players find themselves wanting more in this regard from Dragon's Dogma 2, but still want a similar combat experience, The Witcher 3 is the way to go.

4 Baldur's Gate 3

A Great Option For Those Who Enjoy Managing Their Party In Dragon's Dogma 2

A co-op party in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Platform(s)
PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X
Released
August 3, 2023
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Genre(s)
RPG

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the greatest games ever made and anyone with even a slight interest in RPGs and fantasy worlds would likely enjoy it. However, it is a particularly good recommendation for those who enjoy managing their party and Pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2, as this is a huge part of BG3. Unless players are enjoying co-op with their friends, they can invite up to three companions to their party and have many more at camp.

Unlike DD2, however, these characters are fully fleshed out with their own storylines, voice-overs, and unique interactions. In combat, which is turn-based, players take control of each of their party members in turn, allowing them to play as multiple classes in a single playthrough.

5 Elden Ring

An Open World RPG With An Even Greater Emphasis On Natural Exploration

Hardest Elden Ring boss Melania made easy with Easy Mode mod
Elden Ring

Platform(s)
PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
Released
February 25, 2022
Developer(s)
From Software
Genre(s)
RPG , Action

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a game with natural and rewarding exploration, where players are encouraged to venture off the beaten path to seek unknown adventures. If this is something players enjoyed in their time as the Arisen, then they will love Elden Ring, which, with its more beautiful and varied world, arguably pulls off the vision better.

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While players will have to venture the Lands Between mostly alone without any Pawns, they can summon Spirit Ashes to fight alongside them, and some boss fights allow the Tarnished to summon Cooperators. In terms of combat, players will likely find Elden Ring more challenging, with a greater emphasis on timing and learning the intricacies of each boss' move set.

6 Monster Hunter Rise

Enjoy Co-Op & A Similar Combat Style From The Creators Of Dragon's Dogma 2

Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise

Released
March 26, 2021
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action , RPG

When searching for similar games, a good place to look is the same developer library. One of Capcom's biggest franchises is Monster Hunter, with the most recent and arguably the best installment being Monster Hunter Rise. Compared with Dragon's Dogma 2, there is less exploration, but this is more than made up for with a bigger focus on the boss battles themselves.

The combat is very similar in the two games, meaning if players get an adrenaline rush in one, they will likely feel at home in the other. As Dragon's Dogma 2 is an entirely single-player game, Monster Hunter Rise is a great option for those who want to take down formidable foes with their friends.

dragon's dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
March 22, 2024
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action RPG