Carbon-encapsulated transitional metal sulfides are considered as a promising anode material candidate for lithium ion batteries. Herein, a simple process is developed to synthesize 3D orostachys-like cobalt sulfides/C composites. This process is associated with the rational design of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and subsequent in-situ sulfurization. Benefit from its unique structures, this novel 3D orostachys-like cobalt sulfides@C composites delivers an excellent charge capacity of 791 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles at 0.2 A g−1 as well as high stability of 667 mA g−1 after 700 cycles at 1 A g−1. Pseudocapacitive behaviors enhanced the electrochemical performance of 3D orostachys-like cobalt sulfides@C composites.