What is the best game similar to Heroes of Newerth?

The closest game to Heroes of Newerth is Path of Exile, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MMO world and community. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Heroes of Newerth?

The three closest games to Heroes of Newerth are: 1. Path of Exile (70/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. V Rising (62/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Dungeon Keeper 2 (60/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Heroes of Newerth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is V Rising similar to Heroes of Newerth?

Yes — V Rising scores 62/100 similarity to Heroes of Newerth. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What RPG games are similar to Heroes of Newerth?

The best RPG games similar to Heroes of Newerth are Path of Exile, V Rising, Dungeon Keeper 2 and Diablo II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Heroes of Newerth attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MMO world and community.

How is similarity to Heroes of Newerth calculated?

We compare Heroes of Newerth against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Heroes of Newerth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Heroes of Newerth?

Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Heroes of Newerth. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Heroes of Newerth is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat in quite the same way. We compared Heroes of Newerth against over 6,700 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Path of Exile, V Rising and Dungeon Keeper 2 lead the list, with Path of Exile reaching a 70/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Heroes of Newerth special.

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Top games similar to Heroes of Newerth

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Heroes of Newerth. 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.

#1Path of ExileClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPDarkFantasyIsometric

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 MMO world and community

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 3 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineDarkFantasyIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 14 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode94Setting40Combat0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerPvPRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

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, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community

It predates Heroes of Newerth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals67Setting62Combat54Game mode50

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

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, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community

It predates Heroes of Newerth by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Diablo III

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkFantasyIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping MMO world and community

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 Heroes of Newerth: setting.

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#6Path of Exile 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkFantasyIsometric

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 MMO world and community

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 14 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Steam

#7Dungeon DefendersClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KRAWG👍 51%· 284MC81IGDB78· 4

Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping MMO world and community

A tower defence and action RPG hybrid: build the maze between waves, then fight in it yourself with a levelling hero, designed for four-player co-op and long loot grinds. The first game is still the one people return to. The complaint from long-time players is what happened after — a steady stream of paid DLC of visibly lower quality than the original release.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat.

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#8Divinity: Original Sin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

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

Released 4 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Tone81Game mode59Combat55

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB81· 4OC65· 39

Year 2006Dev Iron Lore Entertainment · THQOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting mythology and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: setting.

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#10Victor Vran

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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 fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat.

Released 5 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Steam GOG PS

#11Guardians of Middle-earthClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 24%· 1.4KRAWG👍 14%· 87MC56IGDB73· 8

Year 2012Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MOBA team gameplay

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

If DotA was set in John R. R. Tolkien's fantasy universe, it would have been Guardians of Middle-Earth. This multiplayer-oriented game unites players in teams of up to five to battle against each other on an arena, or to fight an AI-controlled team of the same size.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

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Steam Xbox

#12Heroes of Might and Magic IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerOnlineRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB74· 2

Year 2002Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

It predates Heroes of Newerth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Torchlight II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyIsometric

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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Diablo

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

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

It predates Heroes of Newerth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting85Game mode72Combat54

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163

Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat.

Released 13 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Complete list of Heroes of Newerth alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Heroes of Newerth, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Dungeon Siege

RPG · Action RPG

How to Survive

RPG · Action RPG

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

RPG · Action RPG

Dungeon Siege II

RPG · Action RPG

Grim Dawn

RPG · Action RPG

Diablo IV

RPG · Action RPG

Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

RPG · Adventure

Dragons and Titans

RPG · Adventure

Hammerwatch

RPG · Action RPG

Darksiders Genesis

RPG · Action RPG

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

RPG · Action RPG

Alien Hallway

RPG · MOBA

Nobody Saves the World

RPG · Action RPG

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Total War: Warhammer

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

RPG · Adventure

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

RPG · Action RPG

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

RPG · Adventure

Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword

RPG · Action RPG

Zombies Ate My Neighbors

RPG · Action RPG

Magicka 2

RPG · Adventure

Gauntlet

RPG · Action RPG

The Ascent

RPG · Action RPG

Last Epoch

RPG · Action RPG

Neverwinter Nights

RPG · Adventure

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Dead Rising 3

RPG · Adventure

Icewind Dale II

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Nox

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Minishoot' Adventures

RPG · Metroidvania

Heroes of Might and Magic V

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The Escapists 2

RPG · Simulation

Age of Wonders III

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Earth 2160

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Heroes of Newerth?: The closest game to Heroes of Newerth is Path of Exile, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MMO world and community. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Heroes of Newerth?: The three closest games to Heroes of Newerth are: 1. Path of Exile (70/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. V Rising (62/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Dungeon Keeper 2 (60/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Heroes of Newerth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is V Rising similar to Heroes of Newerth?: Yes — V Rising scores 62/100 similarity to Heroes of Newerth. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What RPG games are similar to Heroes of Newerth?: The best RPG games similar to Heroes of Newerth are Path of Exile, V Rising, Dungeon Keeper 2 and Diablo II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Heroes of Newerth attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MMO world and community.
How is similarity to Heroes of Newerth calculated?: We compare Heroes of Newerth against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Heroes of Newerth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Heroes of Newerth?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Heroes of Newerth. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.