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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragonkin: The Banished down to the 20 that fit the “Dark” category. Grim Dawn, Path of Exile and Darksiders Genesis top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragonkin: The Banished.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2026Dev EKO Software

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Dragonkin: The Banished is Grim Dawn — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Path of Exile and Darksiders Genesis follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Dragonkin: The Banished

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragonkin: The Banished. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Grim Dawn
Grim Dawn
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping visual topdown

A dark, grounded action RPG whose dual-class system lets you combine any two masteries into a build the game did not anticipate, with a constellation layer on top and a world closer to grim fiction than high fantasy. It is the most-recommended alternative when Diablo disappoints. Recent expansions added one-shot boss mechanics and dodge-roll timing that long-time players argue works against the build-driven design.

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: setting.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression70Visuals62
Path of Exile
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyLootExplorationIsometric
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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping visual topdown

Path of Exile is inspired by Diablo II and follows it basically in most of the aspects. Randomly filled pre-set of locations, heavy grind and a possibility of replaying most of the areas leaves us with only one possible outcome. Players wake up on grim shores of Wraeclast.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression91Game mode88Setting82
#3Darksiders Genesis
Darksiders Genesis
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometricTop-Down
Steam👍 82%· 13KIGDB75· 11OC78· 142
Year 2019Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and offline, while skipping early access

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals85
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping visual topdown

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II is an action-RPG game, a second installment in the series set in a fictional universe.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Dragonkin: The Banished.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat79Setting75
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual topdown

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat84Progression74Visuals62Tone57
Path of Exile 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometricEarly Access
Steam👍 73%· 208KRAWG👍 65%· 56OC88· 19
Year 2024Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual topdown

Path of Exile 2 is a new seven-act storyline that is available alongside the original Path of Exile 1 campaign. ... Path of Exile 2 retains all expansion content that has been created over the last six years and introduces a new skill system, ascendancy classes, engine improvements and more.

Genre100Combat100Setting81Progression78Game mode75Visuals62
V Rising
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71
Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: progression.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Game mode65Visuals60
#8The Ascent
The Ascent
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkExplorationTop-DownIsometric
Steam👍 74%· 24KIGDB71· 9OC73· 116
Year 2021Dev Neon Giant · Curve DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: setting and progression.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode90Progression46
Diablo II: Resurrected
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric
IGDB81· 11OC80· 114
Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, while skipping melee combat

A faithful rebuild rather than a reinvention: the original's systems are untouched underneath, including the harsh ones — no shared stash across seasons at launch, respecs are limited, and skill points are permanent. That rigidity is the appeal for some and the barrier for others. Expect to consult a build guide before spending anything.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting64Visuals60
How to Survive
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkLootExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB87· 2
Year 2013Dev EKO Software · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: setting and visuals.

Same studio: EKO Software.

Genre100Tone100Game mode81Progression61Combat58Visuals48
Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, horror setting and PvP competition, while skipping melee combat

The most immediately readable action RPG of its generation: abilities are swappable at will, combat is fast and legible, and the seasonal loop is well tuned. That flexibility is also the criticism — builds are largely decided by set bonuses, so character identity comes from gear drops rather than from choices you make.

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: progression.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode87Tone77Setting64Visuals60Progression0
Diablo IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

The latest isometric action RPG featuring dark gothic atmosphere and loot-driven gameplay.

Genre100Game mode100Progression81Tone71Setting63Combat62
Dead Rising 3
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkExplorationLootIsometric
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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: setting and visuals.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Tone92Progression76Visuals39
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric
IGDB65· 6
Year 2008Dev Ascaron Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

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

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting61Visuals60Combat50
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkIsometric
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, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

A top-down survival game about rescuing victims before monsters reach them, built for two players and much better that way. Weapons are improvised and scarce. It is genuinely hard in an unforgiving arcade sense — limited continues, no map, and later levels where finding the last neighbour eats more time than surviving does.

Where it drifts furthest from Dragonkin: The Banished: setting.

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals60Setting0

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