7 Hardcore games like Path of Exile 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Path of Exile 2 down to the 7 that fit the “Hardcore” category. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, Titan Souls and Death's Door top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Path of Exile 2.

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The best hardcore games like Path of Exile 2

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Path of Exile 2. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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 Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeCraftingIsometric

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, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyIsometric

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, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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#4Hyper Light Drifter

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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#5Magicka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2

Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreCraftingSkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB75· 9OC75· 65

Year 2017Dev Mouldy Toof Studios · Team17On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Minishoot' Adventures

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationRanged

Steam👍 98%· 7.5KOC86· 43

Year 2024Dev SoulGame Studio · IndieArkPlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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