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We filtered the 48 games similar to No Rest for the Wicked down to the 38 that fit the “Adventure” category. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, Grim Dawn and Path of Exile 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to No Rest for the Wicked.

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The best adventure games like No Rest for the Wicked

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to No Rest for the Wicked. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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 Incredible Adventures of Van HelsingClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

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, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping open world exploration

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 No Rest for the Wicked: setting.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Grim DawnClosest on combat

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SoloCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

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 horror setting, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 No Rest for the Wicked: tone and setting.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometricEarly Access

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 horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for No Rest for the Wicked.

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#4Hyper Light Drifter

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: setting and visuals.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Dragon Age: InquisitionClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 21KIGDB88· 16OC88· 106

Year 2014Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for No Rest for the Wicked.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Death's DoorClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric3D

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: progression and game mode.

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#7Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric3D

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, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: game mode.

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#8Divine DivinityClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: progression.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: game mode and visuals.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10The WitcherClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: progression and game mode.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

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 multiplayer gameplay, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping punishing difficulty

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.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 No Rest for the Wicked: tone.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Titan Souls

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for No Rest for the Wicked.

It predates No Rest for the Wicked by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14The Ascent

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for No Rest for the Wicked.

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#15Last Epoch

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

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: multiplayer gameplay, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping punishing difficulty

Last Epoch combines time travel, exciting dungeon crawling, engrossing character customization and endless replayability to create an Action RPG for veterans and newcomers alike.

Where it drifts furthest from No Rest for the Wicked: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for No Rest for the Wicked.

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