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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Heroes of Newerth down to the 42 that fit the “Co-op” category. Path of Exile, Guardians of Middle-earth and V Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heroes of Newerth.

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The best co-op games like Heroes of Newerth

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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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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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#2Guardians of Middle-earthClosest on game mode

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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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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.

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MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 3.5KRAWG👍 3%· 32MC43IGDB44· 1

Year 2014Dev Wyrmbyte · Versus EvilPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MOBA team gameplay and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, real-time strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Dragons and Titans is a fast paced MOBA with classic RPG elements, where your champions are Dragons and a variety of game modes gives you the power on how to play. Show true courage and skill to become the ultimate Dragon Lord as you embark on your quest to free your Titan from captivity.

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

Released 4 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and co op

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

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

Released 5 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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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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#7Diablo

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.

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MultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkFantasyIsometric

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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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#9Dungeon DefendersClosest on setting

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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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#10Victor Vran

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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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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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MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB87· 2

Year 2013Dev EKO Software · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping MMO world and community

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

Released 3 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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#13Hammerwatch

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MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyIsometric

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 fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping MMO world and community

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.

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-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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkIsometric

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay

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

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

Released 3 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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