44 Melee games like Diablo IV that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Diablo IV down to the 44 that fit the “Melee” category. Dungeon Defenders II, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Diablo II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Diablo IV.

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The best melee games like Diablo IV

44 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Diablo IV. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Dungeon Defenders II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicIsometric

On Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

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Xbox

#2The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and punishing difficulty

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting medieval and crafting mechanics, while skipping exploration and discovery

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#4The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasySkill TreeExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam

#6Total War: Warhammer

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66

Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG

#10Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB65· 6

Year 2008Dev Ascaron Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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#11Diablo

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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GOG

#12Golden Sun: The Lost Age

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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Nintendo

#13Gauntlet

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric

IGDB68· 2OC70· 36

Year 2014Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · WB GamesOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#14Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

#15Magicka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2

Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam

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