The Best Diablo-Like Games

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By Steven T. Wright on

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The Diablo series has been an iconic part of gaming as a pioneer in western RPGs, setting a foundation for others to follow and build upon. The lasting influence of Diablo 2 created a subgenre of similar action-RPGs that all aim to recreate its satisfying gameplay loop with dungeon crawling, loot, and multiplayer features. However, it's definitely fair to say that some Diablo-likes are better than others.

Now, with Diablo 4's launch on the horizon, we've taken a stab at crowning the nine best games that offer that same gratifying experience in the Diablo-like action-RPG genre. From well-known contenders like the Torchlight series to lesser-known fare like Victor Vran, we've covered nearly all the games in this style that you'd ever want to play. While the excitement for Diablo 4’s launch is high, the next time you feel that urge to grind, give one of these a try. You might be surprised how much you like it.

One of the oldest games on our list, Titan Quest doesn't quite belong to the first generation of Diablo-likes, but it's certainly not far behind them. It's an action-RPG with the familiar isometric perspective, though it trades Diablo's demonic milieu for an Ancient Greek setting. First conceptualized during the development of Age of Empires, Titan Quest has a throwback charm that will appeal to those who grew up with 2000s gaming, and its Anniversary Edition re-release from 2016 sands off some of its rough edges while keeping the experience authentic to the original. It's definitely not the best game on this list, but as far as solid ARPGs go,