Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Bayonetta (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Bayonetta on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Bayonetta on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: DmC: Devil May Cry, which both fantasy and atmospheric.
- Bayonetta is tagged Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Sexual Content, Nudity, Singleplayer, Spectacle fighter, Mature by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Bayonetta
The five things Steam players tag Bayonetta with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Action
- Female Protagonist
- Hack and Slash
- Sexual Content
- Nudity
| Reception | on Steam (92% of 32,521) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
DmC: Devil May Cry
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack and Spectacle fighter; released around the same time (2013).
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry at a glance Released 2013 Studio Ninja Theory Player sentiment 93% positive of 32,943 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 32,943)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack, Spectacle fighter, Demons — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $7.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashGreat SoundtrackSpectacle fighterThird PersonCharacter Action GameGoreBeat 'em upFast-Paced
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X-Blades
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 11 player tags including Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash and Anime; released around the same time (2009).
In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.
X-Blades at a glance Released 2009 Studio Gaijin Entertainment Player sentiment 62% positive of 3,223 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (62% of 3,223)
Matches Bayonetta on: 5 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $12.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Female ProtagonistHack and SlashAnimeNudityFantasyCharacter Action GameThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Devil May Cry
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack and Character Action Game.
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Devil May Cry at a glance Released 2001 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 93% positive of 25,437 Price $9.89 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 25,437)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack, Difficult, Character Action Game — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.89 — $10.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashGreat SoundtrackCharacter Action GameClassicSpectacle fighterThird PersonGoreFast-Paced
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Devil May Cry HD Collection
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack and Character Action Game.
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Devil May Cry HD Collection at a glance Released 2018 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 93% positive of 25,451 Price $9.89 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 25,451)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack, Difficult, Character Action Game — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.89 — $10.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashGreat SoundtrackCharacter Action GameClassicSpectacle fighterThird PersonGoreFast-Paced
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Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Hack and Slash, Character Action Game and Great Soundtrack.
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 87% positive of 22,353 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 22,353)
Matches Bayonetta on: 3 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Character Action Game, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $7.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashCharacter Action GameGreat SoundtrackSpectacle fighterThird PersonClassicAnimeBeat 'em up
- 6
Brutal Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Great Soundtrack and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2013).
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.
Brutal Legend at a glance Released 2013 Studio Double Fine Productions Player sentiment 93% positive of 20,415 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 20,415)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:ComedyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashThird PersonFantasyBeat 'em up
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Devil May Cry 5
Why it matched: shares 10 player tags including Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack and Character Action Game.
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Devil May Cry 5 at a glance Released 2019 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 96% positive of 170,072 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 170,072)
Matches Bayonetta on: 4 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack, Character Action Game, Demons — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $7.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashGreat SoundtrackCharacter Action GameSpectacle fighterThird PersonSexual ContentNudityGore
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She Will Punish Them
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sexual Content, Nudity and Mature.
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
She Will Punish Them at a glance Released 2020 Studio L2 Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,150 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 18,150)
Matches Bayonetta on: 5 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Sexual Content, Nudity, Mature, Female Protagonist, 3D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $15.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Sexual ContentNudityMatureFemale ProtagonistHack and SlashGoreThird Person
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Mafia II
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sexual Content, Nudity and Third Person; released around the same time (2010).
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
Mafia II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,540 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 38,540)
Matches Bayonetta on: 3 of 5 — Action, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:Sexual ContentNudityThird PersonGoreGreat SoundtrackMatureClassic
- 10
Sword and Fairy 7
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Sexual Content and Fantasy.
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Sword and Fairy 7 at a glance Released 2021 Studio 软星科技(SoftStarlight) Player sentiment 72% positive of 19,189 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (72% of 19,189)
Matches Bayonetta on: 4 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: RPG, Singleplayer, Martial Arts, Mythology, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Female ProtagonistSexual ContentFantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackAnimeNudity
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The Witcher
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Mature and Third Person; released around the same time (2007).
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
The Witcher at a glance Released 2007 Studio CD Projekt RED Player sentiment 89% positive of 87,344 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 87,344)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Nudity
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich, Mature, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:FantasyMatureThird PersonNudityGreat SoundtrackClassic
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The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Mature and Third Person; released around the same time (2008).
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut at a glance Released 2008 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 89% positive of 87,348 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 87,348)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Nudity
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich, Mature, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:FantasyMatureThird PersonNudityGreat SoundtrackClassic
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Darksiders
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2010).
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.
Darksiders at a glance Released 2010 Studio Vigil Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 12,912 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 12,912)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyGoreSpectacle fighterBeat 'em upCharacter Action Game
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Female Protagonist, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2006).
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey at a glance Released 2006 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 84% positive of 1,235 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (84% of 1,235)
Matches Bayonetta on: 4 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Adventure, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Fantasy, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Female ProtagonistFantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackNuditySexual Content
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Tales of Berseria
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Female Protagonist and Fantasy.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Tales of Berseria at a glance Released 2017 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,906 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,906)
Matches Bayonetta on: 5 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: Anime, JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:AnimeFemale ProtagonistFantasyGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashMatureSexual ContentNudity
- 16
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Fantasy and Anime.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance Released 2024 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 12,072 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 12,072)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Great SoundtrackFantasyAnimeCharacter Action GameClassicHack and Slash
- 17
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Great Soundtrack and Classic.
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,127 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 4,127)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Parkour, Third Person, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:Third PersonGreat SoundtrackClassicHack and SlashGoreFantasy
- 18
RWBY: Grimm Eclipse
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Hack and Slash, Anime and Female Protagonist.
RWBY: GRIMM ECLIPSE is a 4 player, online co-op, hack and slash game based upon Rooster Teeth’s international hit series RWBY.
RWBY: Grimm Eclipse at a glance Released 2016 Studio Rooster Teeth Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 11,629 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 11,629)
Matches Bayonetta on: 3 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Anime, Female Protagonist, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Hack and SlashAnimeFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackBeat 'em upThird PersonSpectacle fighterFantasy
- 19
GreedFall
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sexual Content, Fantasy and Third Person.
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
GreedFall at a glance Released 2019 Studio Spiders Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,984 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (76% of 21,984)
Matches Bayonetta on: 4 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist, Sexual Content, Nudity
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Singleplayer, Choices Matter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:Sexual ContentFantasyThird PersonMatureNudityFemale Protagonist
- 20
Ōkami
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and Classic; released around the same time (2006).
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Ōkami at a glance Released 2006 Studio Clover Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 10,705 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 10,705)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Adventure, Mythology, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:Great SoundtrackFemale ProtagonistClassicFantasyAnime
- 21
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Third Person, Hack and Slash and Fantasy; released around the same time (2005).
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones at a glance Released 2005 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 80% positive of 2,795 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 2,795)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Parkour, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:Third PersonHack and SlashFantasyClassicGreat Soundtrack
- 22
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Great Soundtrack and Classic.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,211)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bayonetta:FantasyGreat SoundtrackClassicThird PersonAnimeFemale Protagonist
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Mortal Kombat X
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Gore, Mature and Great Soundtrack.
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
Mortal Kombat X at a glance Released 2015 Studio NetherRealm Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 60,712 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (86% of 60,712)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Fighting, Gore, Action, Multiplayer, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:GoreMatureGreat SoundtrackFantasyThird PersonFemale Protagonist
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Fantasy, Third Person and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2006).
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at a glance Released 2006 Studio 4J Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,052 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (75% of 70,052)
Matches Bayonetta on: 2 of 5 — Action, Sexual Content
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bayonetta: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Bayonetta:FantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackSexual ContentGore
Common questions
What game is most like Bayonetta?
DmC: Devil May Cry, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Bayonetta" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Bayonetta. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.