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We filtered the 50 games similar to Diablo IV down to the 22 that fit the “Dark” category. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, Diablo III and Diablo II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Diablo IV.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2023Dev Blizzard Entertainment

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Diablo IV is The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Diablo III and Diablo II follow close behind.

#1The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing98 #2Diablo III97 #3Diablo II96 #4Total War: Warhammer94 #5Dead Rising 392

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The best dark games like Diablo IV

22 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.

#1The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

98

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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

97

Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 15

Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, PvP competition and crafting mechanics, while skipping melee combat

96

Diablo II

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

#4Total War: Warhammer

94

Total War: Warhammer

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

#5Dead Rising 3

92

Dead Rising 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 20KIGDB76· 16OC78· 66

Year 2013Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Divinity: Original Sin

90

Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

#7Divinity: Dragon Commander

88

Divinity: Dragon Commander

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 44%· 107MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Town of Salem

87

Town of Salem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 36K

Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Baldur's Gate 3

86

Baldur's Gate 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163

Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Planescape: Torment

86

Planescape: Torment

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Diablo II: Resurrected

98

Diablo II: Resurrected

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric

IGDB81· 11OC80· 114

Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping strong narrative focus

Xbox PS Nintendo

#12Zombies Ate My Neighbors

95

Zombies Ate My Neighbors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorIsometric

Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

95

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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

93

Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationSkill TreeLootIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23

Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

92

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

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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