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We filtered the 50 games similar to Heroes of Newerth down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Path of Exile, Guardians of Middle-earth and Diablo III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heroes of Newerth.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 2010Dev Frostburn Studios

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Heroes of Newerth is Path of Exile — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Guardians of Middle-earth and Diablo III follow close behind.

#1Path of Exile70 #2Guardians of Middle-earth67 #3Diablo III61 #4Dungeon Defenders59 #5Victor Vran57

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The best games like Heroes of Newerth on Xbox

18 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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Path of Exile

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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#2Guardians of Middle-earthClosest on game mode

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Guardians of Middle-earth

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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Diablo III

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.

Genre100Visuals100Tone76Game mode72Setting34

#4Dungeon DefendersClosest on setting

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Dungeon Defenders

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.

Genre100Setting100Game mode74Visuals51Combat0

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Victor Vran

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.

Genre100Visuals100Setting81Game mode77Combat0

#6Torchlight II

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Torchlight II

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.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode83Setting45Combat0

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Hammerwatch

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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.

Genre100Game mode70Setting45Visuals45Combat0

#8The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II is an action-RPG game, a second installment in the series set in a fictional universe.

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

Released 4 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode59Setting39Combat0

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Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community

A dark, grounded action RPG whose dual-class system lets you combine any two masteries into a build the game did not anticipate, with a constellation layer on top and a world closer to grim fiction than high fantasy. It is the most-recommended alternative when Diablo disappoints. Recent expansions added one-shot boss mechanics and dodge-roll timing that long-time players argue works against the build-driven design.

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

Released 6 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode58Setting30Combat0

#10Darksiders Genesis

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Darksiders Genesis

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 13KIGDB75· 11OC78· 142

Year 2019Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

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

Released 9 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Tone100Visuals57Game mode50Setting43Combat0

#11The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

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

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

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

Released 3 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode59Tone55Setting32Combat0

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The Ascent

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerDarkIsometricSolo

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping MMO world and community

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

Released 11 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Tone100Game mode55Visuals47Combat0Setting0

#13Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerFantasyIsometricSolo

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 fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community

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

Released 12 years after Heroes of Newerth.

Genre100Visuals70Game mode51Setting45Combat0

#14Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur's Gate 3

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.

Genre100Visuals100Setting76Game mode71Tone54Combat0

#15Dead Rising 3

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Dead Rising 3

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.

Genre100Tone91Game mode82Visuals52Combat0Setting0

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