Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the darkest pick on the list. You become a demigod fighting through a Tokyo reduced to wasteland, in a war between angels and demons, and you recruit allies from over 270 demons to fight in turn-based battles. Vengeance is the expanded version of Shin Megami Tensei V: Atlus added new areas, demons, music and a second full storyline, so you choose between the Canon of Creation, the original angels against demons conflict, and the Canon of Vengeance, a revenge story built around a new group of demons called the Qadištu. Atlus also says it improved the battle system and made the game more accessible. It is single-player only and costs $59.99 on Steam, though its hardware needs are modest at 6 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage. It ranks seventh because the price is high and the tone and challenge suit adults more than families.

Who it is for

adults who want a hard, dark turn-based demon collector

Price

$59.99 one-time on Steam.

recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence. $59.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Over 270 demons to recruit and command
• Two complete story paths: Canon of Vengeance and Canon of Creation
• Turn-based combat across an open, post-apocalyptic Tokyo
• Expanded release with new areas, demons and music over the original Shin Megami Tensei V
• Digital Deluxe Edition adds two demon subquests and three Mitama items

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Over 270 demons, the second-largest roster here
• Strength: Two full story paths add replay value
• Strength: Low minimum spec: 6 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage
• Weakness: $59.99 on Steam, among the highest prices here
• Weakness: Single-player only
• Weakness: Mature themes of angels, demons and a ruined Tokyo make it a poor fit for kids

Key facts

• Developer: ATLUS
• Publisher: SEGA
• Released on Steam: Jun 13, 2024
• Demons: Over 270
• Minimum RAM: 6 GB

Where it ranks

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is No. 8 in our Best Monster Games verdict.