10 Best Games Like Diablo To Play (Ranked 2023)

The Diablo franchise is now 25 years old and we believe that this game birthed the action RPG genre. This game features humans, angels, and various demons as its characters. Diablo is set in a dark fantasy of Sanctuary. The first Diablo game has been a success for the developers and as a result of the success, three more installments have been released as well.

The first and the second installments in this franchise are considered to be one of the best video games ever made by journalists or magazines. Well, one thing is for sure this franchise still stands strong to this day and will keep on delivering immense gaming experiences to its players. So as Diablo 4 has recently been released we think this is the best time to check out the best games similar to Diablo.

10 Best Games Like Diablo

1. Lost Ark

We’re starting off our list with Lost Ark, this is also one of the most-played video games on Steam. Lost Ark is an MMO action roleplaying game that began developing back in 2011 under the codename “Project T”. This game features (PVP) elements as well just like in Diablo.

Players need to customize their character at the beginning of the game and can later level up their character by finishing the storyline. The game features many different activities like achievement hunting, crafting, questing, and more. In 2021 the developer announced the game’s release in Taiwan and later in 2023 they delayed the release of the game in Taiwan. Lost Ark received generally positive reviews and PC magazine praised its gameplay, combat, and writing. If you are looking for games like Diablo then Lost Ark should be on your list.

2. The Borderlands Series

There’s hardly a true gamer who hasn’t heard about the Borderlands series. It is a stunning action, shooting, role-playing video game franchise that has been on top of its game since 2009 when it released its first entry. This franchise has been a success just like Diablo. There have been three main entries released in this franchise and gamers are eagerly waiting for the release of Borderlands 4.

The gameplay in the Borderlands games is in first person and is set in an open-world environment with some role-playing game (RPS) elements. Borderlands game designer Matthew Armstrong decided to combine the gameplay elements from first-person shooter games like Doom with the RPG elements of the games like Diablo. This shows how good the developers are at their job.

The games in the Borderlands series mostly take place on the planet Pandora which is believed to be rich in mineral wealth. This series has been a success for Gearbox Software and is considered one of the best games similar to Diablo.

3. Torchlight 2  

This game is a sequel to Torchlight and the second installment in this franchise. Torchlight 2 takes place in a fantasy world where players can choose their character from any four classes, each with a different set of skills and abilities. The storyline of this game is after the events of the first game where the alchemist (playable character in the first game) gets corrupted by the Ember Blight which comes from the heart of the Ordrak. The playable character steps out on a journey to end this lethal villain.

There are three Acts present in the game which the players unlock as they progress further in the game. Torchlight II features random dungeons for players to explore just like in the first game and it also features the main subtle gameplay similar to the first game. This game received good reviews from fans and critics worldwide.

4. Path Of Exile

The next game on our list is Path of Exile. This game takes place in a dark fantasy world just like in Diablo. There are many similarities between Path of Exile and Diablo. The storyline of this game starts with the player waking up on the shores of Wraeclast. The story behind the development of this game is quite inspiring and started with a group of action-roleplaying gamers after they got frustrated by the lack of new releases of games in the RPG genre and decided to develop their own game.

Path of Exile features seven different classes for players to choose from and those are Duelist, Ranger, Marauder, Shadow, Witch, Templar, and Scion. Each of the classes that we mentioned has different abilities and strengths. If you guys have not played this game then you’re missing out on a lot of action and many gamers worldwide are anticipating the release date of Path of Exile II as the first entry was a success so a sequel is bound to happen.

5. Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition

Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is an improved version of the original Titan Quest game released back in 2006. This game is set in ancient Greece and Egypt, players take control of their own customized character which they can fully customize according to their tastes and preferences. The game is played with a birds-eye view and is filled with tons of combat and hack-and-slash elements just like in Diablo.

The development of this game started back in 2000 when Brian Sullivan came up with the concept of creating a game that included Greek mythology. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from gamers and fans worldwide and is often compared to Diablo as well.

6. Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn is one of the best action-role-playing games and just just Diablo it is also set in a dark fictional world based on the Victorian Era. The storyline of this game takes place in Cairn where humanity is on the brink of extinction and the reason behind it is the trans-dimensional war.

The gameplay of this game is fast-paced and prioritizes collecting loot such as armor, potions, weapons, and money. Grim Dawn’s crafting system is quite similar to Warcraft III. Crate Entertainment announced the development of the Grim Dawn on January 21, 2010, and was released 6 years later. Upon release, the game received positive reviews from gamers and critics worldwide and many gamers stated that it took inspiration from Diablo as well.

7. Warhammer: Chaosbane

Published by Bigben Interactive, Warhammer Chaosbane is an action RPG title that lets players choose to play as one of the six character classes. This game is set two hundred years before the setting of Warhammer Fantasy where a menacing sorcerer and her cultists enter the Magnus tower later the player’s character is a champion of Magnus the Pious who is later framed for a lethal crime.

The character that players would choose must save the empire from the demons and the menacing sorcerer. A remastered version of this game was also released for Xbox Series X/S on November 10, 2022, and for PS5 on November 12, 2022. Warhammer Chaosbane received okay reviews from gamers and critics and is still played by many gamers today.

8. V Rising

The 8th game on our list is V Rising which was first announced back in 2021 and it entered the early access on May 5, 2021. This is a survival game where players need to build their settlements in an open-world environment. Players are given control of a newly resurrected vampire and need to gather materials from around the world in order to craft new items and build a private castle.

New abilities will be unlocked as players keep on defeating new enemies. One of the unique things about this game is that the blood level of the character also must be maintained by feeding on victims. This game received tons of positive reviews and gamers praised the boss design and the combat. This was it for V Rising and now let us move on to the next game on our list.

9. Minecraft Dungeons

Minecraft Dungeon is a spin-off title of one of the best video games of all time named Minecraft. You might be wondering if the gameplay in this game would be similar to Minecraft but that is not the case as this game is played from a birds-eye view and it does not even feature mining or building up your Minecraft World instead it is a hack and slash dungeon video game.

This game is also set in the same world as Minecraft known as Overworld. Players need to explore dark dungeons filled with terrifying monsters. One thing that I really like about this game is that there is no class system which means that players can use any weapon or armor that their heart desires. Minecraft Dungeon received mixed reviews and gamers praised the music and the visuals of the game.

10. Hades

The final game on our list is Hades in which players are given control of Zagreus as he tries to escape his father’s realm (Underworld) and his father (Hades) claims that there is no escape. It is later revealed in the game that the main motive of Zagreus to escape the Underworld is to find his mother who he has never met.

The gameplay of this game is quite impressive as Zagreus is supported by Olympians who grant him gifts that help him fight the creatures that guard the exit. Hades was a commercial and critical success for the developers and many gamers worldwide praised the gameplay and storyline. This is an action-packed game and we highly recommend every gamer to give this game a try as we are pretty sure that it would not disappoint you guys.

Conclusion

This was our list of the 10 Best games similar to Diablo. We hope that you guys now have a better idea about all the games that we have mentioned above and if you have any doubts regarding the information that we have provided above then feel free to write them down below.