To celebrate the debut of the animated series’ second season on Netflix, Capcom has put all the Devil May Cry games on sale on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, making this the perfect time to jump into one of the greatest video game franchises of all time. As always, Steam has found a way to set itself apart from other stores by collecting the games into a bundle and then taking off an additional 19%. The Devil May Cry Franchise Pack is only $14.96 until May 25. That is an incredible deal.
Netflix’s show has likely introduced quite a few folks to Devil May Cry and Dante, potentially encouraging them to explore the source material. While the series is very different from the games, both are (mostly) excellent action epics in their respective mediums. Let’s go through every game included in the bundle to illustrate just why this is one of the best deals of 2026. Also, click here to check out the deal.
As a subheading, I will also list each game’s individual price, just in case somebody is looking to complete their Steam collection.
Devil May Cry HD Collection (DMC, DMC 2, And DMC 3 Special Edition)
Devil May Cry HD Collection is $4.49 until May 25 on Steam
Ah, the ones that started it all. Devil May Cry HD Collection brings together the original Devil May Cry, its maligned sequel, and the special edition of Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, and it is arguably the best individual deal.
Devil May Cry
Capcom changed the action genre forever when it dropped Devil May Cry in 2001, introducing the world to gaming’s most famous demon hunter, Dante. Born from the ashes of a Resident Evil project, the game pushed combat to the forefront, with players being rewarded with style points when they executed a string of combos while avoiding damage. The thrill of seeing the meter reach “Stylish” is addictive, and DMC makes you work for it. While the gameplay is not quite as complex as in the sequels, the original game is the most well-rounded entry, thanks to top-tier level design, a sweet Gothic atmosphere, an incredible lineup of bosses, and a heavier emphasis on puzzles.
Devil May Cry 2
One of the most infamous sequels ever, Devil May Cry 2 fell well short of its predecessor’s standards, and it is generally regarded as the worst DMC game. Instead of taking place in a single castle’s tight corridors and rooms, the story goes from one pretty open area to the next, a decision that added a sense of scale at the expense of interesting level design. Although expanded somewhat, the combat is let down by enemies who barely present a challenge, particularly in Dante’s campaign. Oh, yeah, DMC2 has two playable characters that have their own missions, with Lucia accompanying Dante.
You might be tempted to skip DMC2, but I would suggest trying it. As long as you know what you are getting into, the game can be entertaining in a “shut off your brain and destroy everything” type of way. If you only want to do one campaign, go with Lucia’s.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition
Finally, Devil May Cry HD Collection ends with Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition, which is most fans’ pick for the best game in the series. By extension, that also makes DMC3 one of the greatest hack and slash games of all time, if not just straight-up the best.
Combining DMC‘s impeccable one-setting mission design with DMC2‘s expanded combo system, DMC3 delivers the best of both worlds, and it wrote the blueprint that the rest of the series follows. Rather than sticking to one method, this version of Dante can swap between four combat styles, each of which is very different from the other. Freedom in combat is DMC3‘s main selling point, and that extends to the fantastic roster of weapons that are gradually unlocked throughout the campaign. Besides Dante, his brother, Vergil, is also playable in this game.
As a prequel, Dante’s Awakening is technically the first game chronologically, followed by Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, Devil May Cry 4, and Devil May Cry 5. However, I recommend sticking to the release order, as it can be really difficult to go from DMC3 to the older games.
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is $4.99 until May 25 on Steam
After dropping one of the best action games of all time, Capcom capitalized on that momentum by releasing a half-baked sequel that also featured one of the greatest combat systems at the time. Devil May Cry 4 is a love-or-like type of game, and someone’s mileage will come down to what they are looking for. If you are the type of person who spends dozens of hours defeating enemies in the Bloody Palace mode, DMC4‘s incredible combat should be more than enough to keep you coming back for more. That said, when the campaign is taken on the whole, it suffers from pretty bad repetition and poor pacing.
Devil May Cry 5: Why You Should Start Over in 2025
It’s been six years since Capcom dropped Devil May Cry 5, but it’s still more than worth replaying in 2025 thanks to its rich gameplay.
Similar to DMC2, Devil May Cry 4 features two protagonists: Nero and Dante. Unlike DMC2, the game only has a single campaign that covers both characters, with Nero handling the first half and Dante the second. The latter basically runs through the former’s section in reverse order, which is where the “pretty bad repetition” part comes in. The thing is, Nero and Dante’s combat mechanics are both deep enough to carry a 10-hour story on their own, let alone when their efforts are combined. An extension of the previous game’s version, Dante can switch between all combat styles seamlessly, and he has an absolutely absurd number of combos. In comparison, Nero’s moveset is far more limited, but every single part of his kit is vital and complementary.
The Special Edition features three other playable characters: Vergil, Lady, and Trish. Yeah, DMC4 on its own is worth $15.
Devil May Cry 5 + Vergil
Devil May Cry 5 + Vergil is $4.49 until May 25 on Steam
Not counting Peak of Combat on mobile devices, Devil May Cry 5 is the newest entry in the series, and it was the first in-house project in more than a decade. Moving away from DMC4‘s anime aesthetic, the 2019 game opts for a more “realistic” aesthetic, although I use that term loosely. Rather than sticking to two main playable characters, DMC5 went with three: Nero, Dante, and V. Each character comes with a unique playstyle that emphasizes different mechanics and strategies, and they are all pretty great in their own right. Here are some highlights:
- Nero has more than 10 Devil Breakers, which are cybernetic arms that have unique abilities.
- V summons two Familiars to do his bidding, sort of like a twisted version of Pokemon or Stands from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Dante turns a motorcycle into a weapon.
DMC5 set such a high standard for the series moving forward that Capcom needs to pretty much create a masterpiece to live up to its legacy, and the developer has yet to announce a sequel. Unfortunately, the next-gen Special Edition was never released on PC or Steam, but this deal comes with the Vergil DLC.
DmC: Devil May Cry
DmC: Devil May Cry is $4.49 until May 25 on Steam
Ah, yes, the franchise’s red-headed stepchild. Existing in its own continuity and featuring a different take on Dante and Vergil, DmC: Devil May Cry is best viewed as a separate entity rather than a conventional DMC game. Developed by Ninja Theory, this side quest used to have a fairly negative reputation, but that has mostly subsided today. Nowadays, DmC: Devil May Cry has 90% on Steam, which is higher than Devil May Cry 4.
While it tries a bit too hard to be edgy at times, DmC is bolstered by top-notch combat that captures the magic of the mainline entries while still establishing its own style and rhythm. Dante controls really well, and his diverse arsenal of weapons and combos shine through when fighting casual enemies. The boss fights are cinematic and thematically interesting, even if they aren’t always the most fun to actually play through.
As the Special Edition never came to PC, color-coded enemies that can only be damaged by a specific weapon type are still part of the Steam version, but mods exist that remove this feature.
Every Devil May Cry Game, Ranked
Capcom’s Devil May Cry is responsible for some of the greatest action games of all time, but some entries are (far) better than others.
