Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Turn-based demon-collecting JRPG with two choice-driven story paths

ATLUS · Published by SEGA · Released Jun 13, 2024

Adventure RPG

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 13K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 131 in 30 days
Playing now: 598; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Nov 4, 2024

Free demo available, 17 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 90/100 (critic reviews)

What is Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?

A single-player, turn-based JRPG set in a ruined, demon-filled Tokyo. You explore wide-open wastelands, collect items, battle or recruit demons, build a party, and follow one of two story paths about the struggle between order and chaos.

For you if...

+you enjoy strategic turn-based combat and flexible party building
+you like recruiting and customizing a large demon roster
+you want open-area exploration with consequential story choices

Not for you if...

−you need character-driven storytelling to stay engaged
−you dislike grinding and repeated battles across similar wastelands
−you prefer forgiving RPG combat over strict difficulty

What players say

92% of 12,878 reviews are positive · 89% of 131 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the Press Turn combat, demon fusion, and the range of party builds. Common complaints focus on grinding, repetitive battles, similar-looking wasteland areas, and underdeveloped characters.

Screenshots and trailer

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7750, 1 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Low 720p @ 30 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 48
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian.