What is the best game similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?

The closest game to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Warhammer: Vermintide 2?

The three closest games to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are: 1. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (81/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (75/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (73/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Warhammer: Vermintide 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?

Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 75/100 similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?

The best RPG games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Demon's Souls. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Warhammer: Vermintide 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op.

How is similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 calculated?

We compare Warhammer: Vermintide 2 against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?

Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Looking for games like Warhammer: Vermintide 2? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide leads with 81/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Warhammer: Vermintide 2. 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.

#1Warhammer: End Times - VermintideClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

Same studio: Fatshark.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: setting.

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#3Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

Same studio: Fatshark.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasy

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Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Like Warhammer: Vermintide 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping procedural generation

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals and combat.

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#5MORDHAUClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 113KRAWG👍 80%· 267MC81OC82· 21

Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, survival mechanics and competitive edge, while skipping roguelike runs

MORDHAU is a medieval first & third person multiplayer slasher. Enter a hectic battlefield of up to 64 players as a mercenary in a fictional, but realistic world, where you will get to experience the brutal and satisfying melee combat that will have you always coming back for more.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer: Vermintide 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

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#7HammerwatchClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KRAWG👍 58%· 170MC72IGDB70· 1OC72· 16

Year 2013Dev BlitWorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Warhammer: Vermintide 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, offline and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

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#8Remnant: From the Ashes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer: Vermintide 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkFantasy

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Warhammer: Vermintide 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, horror setting and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

It predates Warhammer: Vermintide 2 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Remnant II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Warhammer: Vermintide 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals and setting.

Released 5 years after Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

Game mode100Genre75Combat70Tone64Setting46Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50

Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Warhammer: Vermintide 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

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#12Dead Island

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFirst Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: setting.

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#13Torchlight II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60

Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer: Vermintide 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4

Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer: Vermintide 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, MMO world and community and horror tension, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Warhammer: Vermintide 2: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer: Vermintide 2: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

It predates Warhammer: Vermintide 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?: The closest game to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Warhammer: Vermintide 2?: The three closest games to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are: 1. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (81/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (75/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (73/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Warhammer: Vermintide 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?: Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 75/100 similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?: The best RPG games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Demon's Souls. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Warhammer: Vermintide 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op.
How is similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 calculated?: We compare Warhammer: Vermintide 2 against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Warhammer: Vermintide 2. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.