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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragonkin: The Banished down to the 17 that fit the “Xbox” 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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Within the “Xbox” 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 games like Dragonkin: The Banished on Xbox

17 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 DawnClosest overall match

95

Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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.

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#2Path of Exile

95

Path of Exile

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Darksiders GenesisClosest on setting

95

Darksiders Genesis

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

#4The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

95

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

#5Torchlight II

92

Torchlight II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60

Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings online features and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Torchlight II is the second installment in the series, and while it continues the story of its predecessor, it also allows new players to jump right into the action-packed roguelike RPG world.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression93Game mode86Visuals62

92

Hammerwatch

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationLootIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KRAWG👍 58%· 170MC72IGDB70· 1OC72· 16

Year 2013Dev BlitWorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hammerwatch is a fast-paced hack and slash adventure game. It can be played alone or with friends, up to three people. Ancient and mysterious Castle Hammerwatch, where a group of characters fight their way from floor to floor, to the very top of the castle.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Visuals70Game mode65

#7Nobody Saves the World

92

Nobody Saves the World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 6.8KIGDB86· 7OC80· 92

Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, offline and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode83Visuals49

#8The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

92

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

91

Victor Vran

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyLootExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 6.4KIGDB72· 6OC75· 38

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

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, offline and online features, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Dragonkin: The Banished by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode86Setting62Visuals62

#10Minecraft DungeonsClosest on visuals

88

Minecraft Dungeons

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationLootIsometricTop-Down

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Combat73

88

The Ascent

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

#12Diablo II: Resurrected

85

Diablo II: Resurrected

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

Xbox PS Nintendo

#13Hyper Light Drifter

84

Hyper Light Drifter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64Progression47Setting40

80

Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

#15Dead Rising 3

76

Dead Rising 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

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