9 Games with a historical setting like Diablo that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Diablo down to the 9 that fit the “Historical” category. Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, Torchlight and Dungeon Defenders top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Diablo.

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The best games with a historical setting like Diablo

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Diablo. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 972IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev Nihilistic Software · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkProceduralFantasyHistoricalMedievalLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror setting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeMagicHistoricalFantasyMedievalSkill TreeLootIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KRAWG👍 51%· 284MC81IGDB78· 4

Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

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#4Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6King's Bounty: Crossworlds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1

Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7Total War: Warhammer

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeDarkFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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 combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyHistoricalLootIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 6.4KIGDB72· 6OC75· 38

Year 2015Dev Haemimont Games · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

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#9Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual pixel, while skipping procedural generation

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