RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationSkill TreeCraftingLootIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23
Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox
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Top games similar to Dead Rising 3
50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dead Rising 3. Each one has been evaluated across 23 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorLootExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4
Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60
Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorIsometric
IGDB81· 11OC80· 114
Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkNarrativeHorrorSkill TreeCraftingIsometric
IGDB83· 15
Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and PvP competition, while skipping survival mechanics
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71
Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeCraftingIsometric
Steam👍 73%· 208KRAWG👍 65%· 56OC88· 19
Year 2024Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeLootExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 86%· 6.4KIGDB72· 6OC75· 38
Year 2015Dev Haemimont Games · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticCraftingLootSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB87· 2
Year 2013Dev EKO Software · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeCraftingIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
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RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 36K
Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59
Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MeleeIsometricThird Person2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Yuke's · THQ
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sports simulation and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeCraftingIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
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Last Epoch
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RPG · Action RPG
90
Darksiders Genesis
RPG · Action RPG
87
Pokémon Gold Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
87
Pokémon Crystal Version
RPG · Adventure
85
Icewind Dale
RPG
89
The Ascent
RPG · Action RPG
95
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPG · Action RPG
89
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
RPG · Action RPG
85
Darkwood
RPG · Horror
86
Total War: Warhammer
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
87
Pokémon Platinum Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
RPG · Adventure
84
Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword
RPG · Action RPG
89
Divinity: Dragon Commander
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
83
Golden Sun
RPG · Adventure
93
Dungeon Defenders II
RPG · Tower Defense
82
Dungeon Keeper 2
RPG · Action RPG
85
Dungeon Siege II
RPG · Action RPG
82
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPG · Adventure
84
Minecraft Dungeons
RPG · Action RPG
94
ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution
RPG · Sports
83
Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
RPG · Simulation
82
Sid Meier's Pirates!
RPG · Simulation
85
Dungeon Defenders
RPG · Action RPG
84
Dungeon Siege
RPG · Action RPG
83
The Escapists 2
RPG · Simulation
83
Dragon Age: Inquisition
RPG · Action RPG
83
Magicka
RPG · Adventure
87
Pokémon Emerald Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
88
Loki
RPG · Action RPG
82
Graveyard Keeper
RPG · Adventure
84
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
RPG · Adventure
81
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
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90
Guardians of Middle-earth
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Dead Rising 3?
- The closest game to Dead Rising 3 is Grim Dawn, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Dead Rising 3?
- The three closest games to Dead Rising 3 are: 1. Grim Dawn (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Path of Exile (96/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Torchlight II (94/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Dead Rising 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 23 dimensions.
- Is Path of Exile similar to Dead Rising 3?
- Yes, very much so — Path of Exile scores 96/100 similarity to Dead Rising 3. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Dead Rising 3?
- The best RPG games similar to Dead Rising 3 are Grim Dawn, Path of Exile, Torchlight II and Diablo II: Resurrected. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dead Rising 3 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Dead Rising 3 calculated?
- We compare Dead Rising 3 against every game in our catalog using 23 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Dead Rising 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Dead Rising 3?
- Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Dead Rising 3. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.