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We filtered the 50 games similar to Diablo IV down to the 21 that fit the “Narrative” 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 “Narrative” 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.

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The best narrative games like Diablo IV

21 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.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Total War: Warhammer
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Dead Rising 3
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Divinity: Original Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Divinity: Dragon Commander
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Town of Salem
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Baldur's Gate 3
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Planescape: Torment
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Minecraft Dungeons
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Trials of Mana
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
OC75· 97
Year 1995Dev Square

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

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

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Magicka
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

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

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