11 Games with a horror setting like Diablo that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Diablo down to the 11 that fit the “Horror” category. Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, Diablo II and Dungeon Keeper 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Diablo.

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The best games with a horror setting like Diablo

11 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

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHorrorMedievalLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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#3Dungeon Keeper 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkHorrorFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 1.2K

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, real-time strategy and base building, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Diablo II: Resurrected

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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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkHorrorFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 15

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6Diablo IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkHorrorFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkFantasyHorrorLootSkill TreeIsometric

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

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

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4

Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and MMO world and community, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 208KRAWG👍 65%· 56OC88· 19

Year 2024Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam

#10Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 1

Year 1996Dev Silicon Knights · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

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GOG PS

#11Zombies Ate My Neighbors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorIsometric

Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

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