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Earth 2160 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting space in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 53 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Hyper Light Drifter, Grim Dawn and Diablo II: Resurrected lead the list, with Hyper Light Drifter reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Earth 2160 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 2005Dev Reality Pump

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The closest game to Earth 2160 is Hyper Light Drifter — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Grim Dawn and Diablo II: Resurrected follow close behind.

#1Hyper Light Drifter95 #2Grim Dawn94 #3Diablo II: Resurrected93 #4Dead Rising 393 #5Torchlight II90

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53 similar games found

#1Hyper Light Drifter

95

iRank90

Hyper Light Drifter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping real-time strategy

94

iRank86

Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePost-ApocalypticIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping real-time strategy

#3Diablo II: Resurrected

93

iRank80

Diablo II: Resurrected

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricDark

IGDB81· 11OC80· 114

Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping real-time strategy

Xbox PS Nintendo

#4Dead Rising 3

93

iRank77

Dead Rising 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePost-ApocalypticThird PersonIsometric

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, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world

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

#5Torchlight II

90

iRank86

Torchlight II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and online features, while skipping real-time strategy

#6Nobody Saves the World

90

iRank87

Nobody Saves the World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

93

iRank74

Last Epoch

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 118KRAWG👍 64%· 88OC80· 28

Year 2024Dev Eleventh Hour GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping real-time strategy

#8Path of Exile

91

iRank81

Path of Exile

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, MMO world and community and horror tension, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Town of Salem

89

iRank88

Town of Salem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeIsometricTactical

Steam👍 88%· 36K

Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#10WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain

88

iRank90

WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MeleeIsometricThird Person2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Yuke's · THQ

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

88

iRank89

Diablo IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping real-time strategy

90

iRank80

Victor Vran

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping real-time strategy

92

iRank73

The Ascent

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#14Icewind Dale

88

iRank90

Icewind Dale

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeIsometricOpen World

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · iOS · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

89

iRank83

Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricPvP

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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Earth 2160?: The closest game to Earth 2160 is Hyper Light Drifter, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Earth 2160?: The three closest games to Earth 2160 are: 1. Hyper Light Drifter (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Grim Dawn (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Diablo II: Resurrected (93/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Earth 2160's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 53 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Grim Dawn similar to Earth 2160?: Yes, very much so — Grim Dawn scores 94/100 similarity to Earth 2160. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Earth 2160?: The best RPG games similar to Earth 2160 are Hyper Light Drifter, Grim Dawn, Diablo II: Resurrected and Dead Rising 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Earth 2160 attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Earth 2160 calculated?: We compare Earth 2160 against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Earth 2160 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Earth 2160?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Earth 2160. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.