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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 10 that fit the “Medieval” category. Dungeon Keeper 2, Diablo II and Torchlight 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 “Medieval” category, the closest game to Gauntlet is Dungeon Keeper 2 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Diablo II and Torchlight follow close behind.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Gauntlet

10 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
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
#3Torchlight
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
#5The Witcher
The Witcher
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2
Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping ranged combat

Released 22 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Setting100Combat78Tone64Visuals56Game mode55
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
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 action RPG combat

Released 15 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Game mode100Tone74Combat72Setting60Visuals56
Divinity: Original Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47
Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 29 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Tone81Combat79Visuals76Setting75Game mode70
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
King's Bounty: Crossworlds
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1
Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

###The king’s heroes The Russian approach to the game King's Bounty released on the largest platforms back in the 1990s.

Released 25 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Setting75Combat58Visuals58Game mode54
Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB80· 1
Year 2011Dev Taleworlds · CyberFrontOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Gauntlet: combat and visuals.

Released 26 years after Gauntlet.

Genre100Game mode100Setting58Visuals43Combat33

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