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We filtered the 50 games similar to Path of Exile down to the 14 that fit the “Horror” category. Diablo II: Resurrected, Grim Dawn and Diablo III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Path of Exile.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear Games

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Path of Exile is Diablo II: Resurrected — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Grim Dawn and Diablo III follow close behind.

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The best games with a horror setting like Path of Exile

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Path of Exile. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

Diablo II: Resurrected
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric
IGDB81· 11OC80· 114
Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: MMO world and community.

Grim Dawn
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationSkill TreeLootIsometric
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 open world exploration, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping MMO world and community

Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkHorrorFantasySkill TreeIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping MMO world and community

Path of Exile 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play
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 punishing difficulty, crafting mechanics and early access, while skipping PvP competition

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill 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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Diablo IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Diablo
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorLootSkill TreeIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dungeon Keeper 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 1.2K
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dead Rising 3
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
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, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorIsometric
Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

How to Survive
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeExplorationIsometric
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping MMO world and community

Town of Salem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 36K
Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Darkwood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44
Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

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

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