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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Gauntlet down to the 28 that fit the “Ranged” category. Dungeon Keeper 2, Diablo II and Dungeon Siege II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gauntlet.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 1985Dev Atari Games

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Gauntlet is Dungeon Keeper 2 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Diablo II and Dungeon Siege II follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Gauntlet

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gauntlet. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Dungeon Keeper 2
Dungeon Keeper 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 1.2K
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, horror setting and PvP competition, while skipping visual pixel

Released 14 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode78Setting77Visuals55
#2Diablo II
Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, horror setting and co op, while skipping visual pixel

Released 15 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Setting84Visuals75Game mode71Tone71
Dungeon Siege II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicRangedFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4
Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The game combines the genres of Action / RPG / Hack and slash. Dungeon Siege II is part of the Dungeon Siege series.

Where it drifts furthest from Gauntlet: visuals.

Released 20 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat89Game mode89Setting65Visuals46
Torchlight
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
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, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

The game takes place in the city called Torchlight, which, according to the creators, is situated on the nameless mountain. The boomtown is built above a source of valuable crystal resource associated with magic. The resource is called Ember.

Released 24 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting76Visuals76Game mode55
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Diablo
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 11 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals75Setting62Game mode59
Silverfall
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3
Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.

Released 22 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals75Setting65Game mode54
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
IGDB65· 6
Year 2008Dev Ascaron Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Gauntlet: setting.

Released 23 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals75Game mode71Setting43
#8Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 18 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Visuals75Setting63
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
IGDB76· 3
Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 19 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting63Visuals56
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
IGDB76· 4
Year 2004Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic Arts

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 19 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting63Visuals58
Neverwinter Nights
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
IGDB74· 2
Year 2002Dev BioWare · Atari, Inc.On Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, PvP competition and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 17 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Game mode78Setting63Visuals58
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Grandia
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 12 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals75Setting63Game mode54
#13Final Fantasy Tactics
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Final Fantasy Tactics
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyIsometricPixel Art
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Gauntlet: setting.

Released 12 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat76Game mode54Setting43
Fire Emblem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyMedievalIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 18 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat76Setting75Visuals56Game mode54
Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Gauntlet: setting.

Released 12 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals75Game mode54Setting37

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