- #1 Sacred 2 Gold
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,710 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Why similar: RPG 22%, Hack and Slash 19%, Open World 18.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Loot 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it expands upon the massive open-world exploration and character customization that made the original a classic.
- #2 Grim Dawn
96% matchVery Positive93% of 109,219 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 67.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 45.7%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Isometric 11.4%, Loot 9.2%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is widely considered the spiritual successor to classic isometric ARPGs, offering deep build diversity and a dark, expansive world to explore.
- #3 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
96% matchVery Positive90% of 37,864 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, RPG 17.2%, Classic 14.8% ★, Action RPG 11.9%, Loot 10%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same isometric perspective and loot-driven gameplay loop as Sacred, set against a sprawling mythological backdrop.
- #4 Dungeon Siege
95% matchVery Positive82% of 4,257 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: Classic 24.6% ★, RPG 21.4%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that mirrors the party-based adventure and seamless world traversal found in the Sacred series.
- #5 Dungeon Siege II
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,906 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Classic 16.7% ★, Action RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It improves upon the original with deeper tactical combat and a more robust skill system while maintaining the classic isometric feel.
- #6 Exiled Kingdoms
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,139 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Open World 24%, Isometric 14.6%, Fantasy 6.9%, Action RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the old-school, exploration-heavy feel of Sacred with its vast world and challenging, quest-driven progression.
- #7 Divine Divinity
93% matchVery Positive88% of 4,036 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Why similar: Classic 27.1% ★, RPG 25.2%, Isometric 12.8%, Open World 8.4%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends open-world exploration with classic isometric action-RPG mechanics, feeling very much like a contemporary of Sacred.
- #8 Torchlight II
92% matchVery Positive93% of 45,496 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, RPG 19.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Loot 12.2%, Co-op 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a refined, fast-paced hack-and-slash experience that emphasizes satisfying combat and rewarding loot drops.
- #9 Shadows: Awakening
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,481 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Isometric 15.1%, Action RPG 9.2%, Loot 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces a unique character-switching mechanic that adds a layer of tactical depth to the traditional hack-and-slash formula.
- #10 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
91% matchVery Positive83% of 10,233 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, RPG 22.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Loot 8.5%, Isometric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a focused, story-driven hack-and-slash experience with a unique gothic atmosphere and satisfying combat.
- #11 Path of Exile
89% matchVery Positive89% of 249,547 reviews2013
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 207.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action RPG 16.5%, Isometric 15%, RPG 13.9%, Loot 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: For players who loved the depth of Sacred's character builds, this game offers unparalleled complexity and a massive, ever-expanding world.
- #12 Darkstone
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 596 reviews2014
Dev: Delphine SoftwarePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Classic 23% ★, Action RPG 6.9%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic dungeon crawler that laid the groundwork for many isometric RPGs, focusing on simple, addictive combat and exploration.
- #13 Last Epoch
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 118,358 reviews2024
Dev: Eleventh Hour Games
Windows
Median: 39.0 hrsMean: 88.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action RPG 20.6%, Loot 16.1%, RPG 14.1%, Isometric 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between classic ARPG design and modern quality-of-life features, focusing heavily on loot and skill customization.
- #14 Risen
89% matchVery Positive89% of 10,803 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Open World 31.9%, Classic 8.9% ★, Fantasy 8.6%, Action RPG 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the gritty, open-world adventure feel that fans of the Sacred series often appreciate in fantasy RPGs.
- #15 Gothic II: Gold Edition
86% matchVery Positive94% of 17,860 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Classic 42.1% ★, RPG 23.1%, Open World 17.5%, Fantasy 4.9%, Action RPG 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: While third-person, it shares the same sense of a dangerous, open-world fantasy environment that rewards careful exploration.
- #16 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
86% matchMixed56% of 67,926 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Isometric 15.2%, Action RPG 14%, RPG 13.6%, Loot 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern ARPG that prioritizes high-fidelity visuals and fluid combat, appealing to those who want a more contemporary take on the genre.
- #17 Silverfall
87% matchMixed59% of 167 reviews2007
Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Hack and Slash 34.9%, Action RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct art style and a classic action-RPG loop that feels very similar to the core experience of Sacred.
- #18 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
84% matchVery Positive85% of 5,327 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Open World 27.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast open world and the unique ability to transform into a dragon, providing a grand sense of scale similar to Sacred.
- #19 N.O.X.
83% matchMixed57% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: LuminDrivePub: OMNI X SYSTEM
Windows
N.O.X. is a co-op horror game where up to four players take on the roles of paranormal investigators. Players must find clues, identify the type of spirit, and banish it using their tools, either alone or together with their crew.
Why similar: Multiplayer 58.8%, Action 26.8%, Exploration 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric action-RPG that features fast, visceral combat and a distinct fantasy charm similar to early 2000s titles.
- #20 Gothic 1
84% matchVery Positive93% of 18,298 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Why similar: Classic 37.8% ★, RPG 23.6%, Open World 19.6%, Fantasy 5.8%, Action RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, classic open-world RPG that focuses on player agency and survival in a hostile fantasy kingdom.
- #21 Dungeon Siege III
85% matchMixed57% of 2,962 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 50%, Action RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 10.7%, Action 8.4%, Co-op 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more linear than its predecessors, it offers polished action-RPG combat and a strong fantasy narrative.
- #22 Powerlust
82% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Open World 14.8%, Isometric 14.2%, RPG 13.4%, Action RPG 13%
Why You'll Like It: An indie isometric ARPG that focuses on pure gameplay and build variety, stripping away the bloat to focus on the action.
- #23 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,457 reviews2014
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Open World 30.1%, Classic 9.3% ★, Action RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of open-world exploration and faction-based questing found in the Piranha Bytes style of RPGs.
- #24 Torchlight
81% matchVery Positive91% of 7,360 reviews2009
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, RPG 22.1%, Action RPG 20%, Loot 11%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series that established the polished, loot-heavy formula that defined the modern isometric ARPG.
- #25 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
82% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Isometric 16.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich isometric RPG that emphasizes choice and consequence alongside traditional hack-and-slash combat.
- #26 FATE
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,458 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
Why similar: Classic 22.1% ★, RPG 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 11%, Isometric 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, classic dungeon crawler that focuses on the core loop of fighting monsters and gathering loot in an accessible way.
- #27 Din's Curse
80% matchVery Positive86% of 253 reviews2012
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Action RPG 17.7%, Fantasy 8.5%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a dynamic, procedurally generated world that reacts to your actions, offering a unique take on the open-world ARPG.
- #28 Sacred 2 Remaster
78% matchMixed55% of 1,519 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, RPG 22.3%, Action RPG 16%, Open World 15.6%, Co-op 4.5%
- #29 Depths of Peril
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 167 reviews2010
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Depths of Peril is a single player action RPG (role-playing game) with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests. At the same time, you compete with rival factions to see who will rule the city.
Why similar: RPG 60.7%, Action RPG 36.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines traditional ARPG combat with faction management, offering a unique strategic layer to the standard formula.
- #30 Gothic® 3
77% matchVery Positive82% of 12,361 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Open World 30.6%, Classic 14.9% ★, Fantasy 8.2%, Action RPG 5.6%
- #31 Torchlight III
76% matchMixed47% of 11,467 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, RPG 24.6%, Loot 14%, Action RPG 13.9%, Isometric 6.3%
- #32 Sacred 3
78% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,462 reviews2014
Dev: Keen GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 48%, RPG 25.3%, Co-op 9.1%, Action 6.9%, Action RPG 2.9%
- #33 Diablo® IV
73% matchMixed65% of 74,859 reviews2023
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 49.9 hrsMean: 126.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, Loot 13.9%, Isometric 13.8%, RPG 12%
- #34 Summoner
76% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2014
Dev: VolitionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Classic 29.6% ★, Action RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 8.3%, Open World 6.4%
- #35 ArcaniA
77% matchMixed55% of 3,261 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Open World 26.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 9.3%, Hack and Slash 4.8%
- #36 Enclave
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,633 reviews2013
Dev: StarbreezePub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Classic 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Fantasy 6.8%, Action 4%
- #37 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
74% matchVery Positive91% of 11,794 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Classic 28.7% ★, Fantasy 11.6%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #38 Dragonkin: The Banished
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,701 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, Isometric 14.2%, RPG 13.7%, Loot 12.8%
- #39 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
75% matchMixed51% of 840 reviews2012
Dev: WizarboxPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Do you have what it takes to survive the Realms of Ancient War?Take control of a fearsome Warrior, a powerful Wizard or a Rogue, and plunge into a grand quest full of action!Key Features:The explosive Hack’n’Slash (action/role-playing game) R.A.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Hack and Slash 31.8%, Action RPG 12%, Action 7.8%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #40 Sudeki
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,094 reviews2014
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Climax Group
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Classic 21.1% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action 6.2%
- #41 Wigmund
72% matchVery Positive81% of 823 reviews2022
Dev: The Scholastics
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Open World 17.1%, RPG 14.4%, Action RPG 13%, Loot 10.9%
- #42 Sacred Citadel
74% matchMixed68% of 1,195 reviews2013
Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Action 23.1%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Co-op 20.7%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #43 Arx Fatalis
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,630 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: Classic 40.9% ★, RPG 32.3%, Fantasy 7.9%, Action RPG 4.6%, Open World 4.4%
- #44 Victor Vran ARPG
71% matchVery Positive86% of 6,454 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 16.1%, Isometric 11.8%, Loot 8.3%
- #45 Blade of Darkness
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,571 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, Classic 8.7% ★, Fantasy 8.6%
- #46 Titan Quest II
67% matchVery Positive82% of 18,018 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, RPG 18.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Open World 14.5%, Loot 7.5%
- #47 Bound By Flame
71% matchMixed68% of 4,031 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Action RPG 8.5%, Action 7%
- #48 Dungeon Lords Steam Edition
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 770 reviews2015
Dev: Heuristic ParkPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The great wizard Galdryn of the Meadows has been vanquished by a deadly conspiracy within the Circle of Mages. His chief ally, Lord Davenmor, now struggles to save his kingdom from the dark forces of the conspiracy and the onslaught of Lord Barrowgrim’s army of marauders.
Why similar: RPG 38.4%, Classic 21.2% ★, Dwarves 16.3% ★, Fantasy 9.9%, Co-op 7.9%
- #49 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,268 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, RPG 16.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Loot 11.7%, Isometric 9.3%
- #50 Iesabel
73% matchMostly Negative31% of 762 reviews2013
Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Hack and Slash 38.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action 9.1%
- #51 Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,022 reviews2021
Dev: Square One Games Inc.Pub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A new legacy begins...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, RPG 21.5%, Action RPG 17.8%, Isometric 15.7%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #52 Pale Coins
65% matchVery Positive93% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Open World 18.7%, RPG 15.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Loot 12%
- #53 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
70% matchMixed59% of 4,491 reviews2017
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, RPG 18.9%, Isometric 13.9%, Action RPG 13%, Loot 10.1%
- #54 Two Worlds Epic Edition
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,913 reviews2009
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Open World 16.9%, Action RPG 5.9%, Fantasy 5.8%, Hack and Slash 5.7%
- #55 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
67% matchMixed69% of 637 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.4%, Action RPG 19.7%, Isometric 16.3%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #56 Two Worlds II HD
68% matchMixed64% of 7,015 reviews2011
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive, ACE
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Open World 23.5%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #57 Fable - The Lost Chapters
66% matchVery Positive92% of 8,272 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Classic 28.5% ★, Open World 11.8%, Fantasy 9%, Action RPG 6.2%
- #58 Of Ash and Steel
63% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.8%, RPG 28.1%, Open World 14.3%, Action 7.4%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #59 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
69% matchMixed48% of 1,375 reviews2011
Dev: Trine StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Open World 34.7%, Fantasy 6.7%, Action RPG 6.7%, Action 4.5%