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We filtered the 50 games similar to Hyper Light Drifter down to the 38 that fit the “Adventure” category. The Ascent, Darksiders Genesis and Tunic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hyper Light Drifter.

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The best adventure games like Hyper Light Drifter

38 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hyper Light Drifter. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1The Ascent

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiExplorationTop-DownIsometric

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 shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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#3Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 77%· 118KRAWG👍 64%· 88OC80· 28

Year 2024Dev Eleventh Hour GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings online features, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, offline and online features, while skipping shooter

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#7Nobody Saves the World

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

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#8The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping shooter

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#9R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 51%· 828RAWG👍 9%· 56MC46IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping shooter

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#10Loki

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 234RAWG👍 28%· 25MC61IGDB60· 3

Year 2007Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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Steam

#11Hammerwatch

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel ArtIsometric2DTop-Down

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and offline, while skipping shooter

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#12Grim Dawn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.2KRAWG👍 77%· 219MC86IGDB72· 2

Year 2002Dev Gas Powered Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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#15Minecraft Dungeons

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

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