- #1 Grim Dawn
97% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 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 51%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Loot 10.9%, RPG 5.4%, Isometric 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, atmospheric world with deep character customization and complex skill trees that reward careful build planning.
- #2 Victor Vran ARPG
96% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 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 27.2%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 10.9%, Loot 10.4%, Co-op 7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the gothic aesthetic and fast-paced, skill-based combat that makes the Van Helsing series so engaging.
- #3 Torchlight II
96% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 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 24.5%, Action RPG 19.7%, Loot 14.5%, RPG 12.5%, Co-op 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic dungeon-crawling spirit with vibrant visuals and addictive loot loops that mirror the core gameplay of Van Helsing.
- #4 Last Epoch
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 117,332 reviews2024
Dev: Eleventh Hour Games
Windows
Median: 39.0 hrsMean: 85.9 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: Action RPG 24.6%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Loot 20.4%, RPG 9.7%, Isometric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully balances accessibility with deep crafting and skill customization, making it a modern staple for any action-RPG fan.
- #5 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,838 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Steampunk 11.6% ★, RPG 10.8%, Loot 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This definitive version combines the entire trilogy into one cohesive experience, offering the most complete version of the original game's mechanics.
- #6 Path of Exile
94% matchVery Positive89% of 246,023 reviews2013
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 203.5 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 23.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, Loot 15.7%, RPG 9.2%, Isometric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides an incredibly deep and complex skill system that will satisfy players looking for the mechanical depth found in Van Helsing.
- #7 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
93% matchVery Positive90% of 37,290 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 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 28.5%, Action RPG 18.9%, Loot 16.9%, RPG 15.6%, Co-op 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This classic ARPG offers a massive world and mythology-based progression that feels like a natural evolution for fans of isometric combat.
- #8 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
92% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 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 22%, Action RPG 16.4%, Loot 14.5%, RPG 9.1%, Isometric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a visually stunning isometric experience with a flexible class system that allows for creative character builds.
- #9 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,940 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.6 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 28%, Action RPG 20.9%, Loot 16.8%, RPG 12.6%, Co-op 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar dark, industrial atmosphere and tactical combat that feels like a sci-fi sibling to the Van Helsing experience.
- #10 Darksiders Genesis
91% matchVery Positive82% of 13,218 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Co-op 14.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Isometric 7.6%, Loot 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the series' signature hack-and-slash combat to an isometric perspective, focusing on character-driven action and exploration.
- #11 Chronicon
89% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Loot 23.4%, Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This indie gem offers incredibly tight, fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with deep loot systems that punch well above its weight class.
- #12 Shadows: Awakening
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Hack and Slash 26.3%, RPG 22.3%, Action RPG 12.5%, Loot 12.4%, Isometric 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique mechanic of switching between a demon and human souls, offering a tactical layer to the standard hack-and-slash formula.
- #13 Dungeon Siege III
90% matchMixed58% of 2,933 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 38%, Action RPG 19.5%, Co-op 11%, Action 8%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on party-based action and narrative-driven progression that aligns well with the companion-focused gameplay of Van Helsing.
- #14 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
88% matchMixed59% of 4,469 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 26.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 13.7%, Loot 13.6%, Co-op 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the classic ARPG formula to a Norse mythology setting, featuring environmental hazards and visceral combat.
- #15 Hammerwatch
86% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Co-op 16.5%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a retro-styled, dungeon-crawling experience that emphasizes teamwork and frantic combat encounters.
- #16 Sacred 2 Gold
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,658 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: Hack and Slash 25.6%, RPG 20.7%, Action RPG 18%, Loot 11.7%, Co-op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive open world to explore, perfect for players who enjoyed the adventure and exploration aspects of Borgovia.
- #17 The Ascent
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Action RPG 24.1%, Co-op 21.9%, Isometric 13.1%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more cyberpunk than steampunk, its isometric perspective and intense combat feel share the same satisfying weight as Van Helsing.
- #18 Warhammer: Chaosbane
86% matchMixed58% of 6,286 reviews2019
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 17.6%, RPG 13.6%, Co-op 9.3%, Isometric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on cooperative hack-and-slash action with distinct character classes, mirroring the co-op appeal of the Van Helsing series.
- #19 Eternium
82% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Loot 20.8%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8%
Why You'll Like It: It features intuitive controls and a classic loot-driven progression system that is easy to pick up but hard to master.
- #20 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
84% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.1%, Vampire 14.5% ★, Gothic 11.4% ★, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the gothic, monster-hunting aesthetic that defines the Van Helsing universe.
- #21 Magicka
83% matchVery Positive86% of 31,871 reviews2011
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Why similar: Co-op 26.7%, RPG 19.7%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action 8.6%, Magic 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the humorous tone and chaotic, skill-heavy combat that makes playing with friends a highlight of the Van Helsing experience.
- #22 Dungeons of Sundaria
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Co-op 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on loot and cooperative play that feels very familiar to the genre.
- #23 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
84% matchMixed51% of 822 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: Hack and Slash 34.9%, RPG 28.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action 7.5%, Co-op 7%
Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, high-action dungeon crawler that focuses on clearing hordes of enemies with powerful abilities.
- #24 Torchlight: Infinite
79% matchMixed70% of 19,482 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Loot 19.4%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the fast-paced, loot-heavy gameplay of the Torchlight series to a modern, multiplayer-focused environment.
- #25 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
81% matchMixed69% of 630 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 33.5%, Action RPG 21.8%, RPG 9.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Isometric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a love letter to classic ARPGs, focusing on dark fantasy themes and deep character development.
- #26 Blood Knights
81% matchMixed64% of 1,047 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, RPG 23.6%, Vampire 18.4% ★, Action 8.2%, Co-op 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar vampire-hunting theme and cooperative action that directly mirrors the core premise of Van Helsing.
- #27 FATE
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,351 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 15.6%, Loot 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
Why You'll Like It: As a foundational dungeon crawler, it shares the simple, addictive charm that helped define the early days of the genre.
- #28 Krater
80% matchMixed56% of 932 reviews2012
Dev: Fatshark
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The game brings you far into the future of a post-apocalyptic Sweden.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Loot 21.1%, RPG 14.9%, Co-op 11.2%, Hack and Slash 11%
Why You'll Like It: It combines post-apocalyptic exploration with squad-based combat, offering a unique twist on the standard ARPG formula.
- #29 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77% matchMixed69% of 2,617 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, RPG 13.5%, Action RPG 13%, Steampunk 11.6% ★, Loot 6.2%
- #30 Deathtrap
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,246 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Steampunk 13.2% ★, RPG 11.7%, Co-op 9.6%
- #31 Iesabel
79% matchMostly Negative31% of 758 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: Hack and Slash 41.1%, RPG 29.2%, Action RPG 17.3%, Action 8.3%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, action-packed journey through a fantasy world filled with monsters and loot.
- #32 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
77% matchMixed64% of 1,367 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Van Helsing, monster hunter will face the most difficult trials of his life as he is trying to destroy his nemesis. The civil war is over in Borgovia, but the future still looks grim. The city of weird science is in ruins and a strange cult prophesises the coming of the end times.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, RPG 12.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Steampunk 11.5% ★, Loot 10.4%
- #33 Torchlight
75% matchVery Positive91% of 7,240 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 27.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 14.1%, Loot 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #34 Sacred 3
78% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,452 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 52%, RPG 19.1%, Co-op 11.9%, Action 6.4%, Action RPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It streamlines the ARPG experience into an arcade-style, co-op focused game that is great for quick sessions.
- #35 Torchlight III
76% matchMixed47% of 11,409 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.4 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 26.2%, Loot 17.6%, RPG 16.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 6%
- #36 Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,366 reviews2015
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Co-op 19.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action 7.7%
- #37 Sacred Gold
75% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, RPG 22.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Loot 8.5%, Isometric 6.2%
- #38 How to Survive
74% matchVery Positive83% of 17,095 reviews2014
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Co-op 25.9%, RPG 20.4%, Multiplayer 10%, Action 8.9%
- #39 UNDECEMBER: 4th Anniversary
73% matchMixed52% of 20,456 reviews2022
Dev: Needs GamesPub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action RPG 17.7%, Loot 15.6%, RPG 14.1%, Co-op 6.5%
- #40 Diablo® IV
71% matchMixed64% of 66,826 reviews2023
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.7 hrsMean: 113.9 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 25.1%, Action RPG 23.2%, Loot 17.8%, RPG 8.1%, Isometric 6.8%
- #41 The Slormancer
70% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Loot 20.1%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%
- #42 Book of Demons
72% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
Dev: Thing Trunk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, RPG 13.3%, Isometric 9.3%
- #43 Dungeons of Eternity
69% matchVery Positive91% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Othergate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Action RPG 25.1%, RPG 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #44 Minecraft Dungeons
71% matchVery Positive91% of 16,162 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action RPG 17%, Loot 14.3%, RPG 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
- #45 Deadlight
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 12,734 reviews2012
Dev: Tequila Works, S.L.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se
Why similar: Action 39.4%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 22.5%, Singleplayer 6.7%
- #46 Titan Quest II
69% matchVery Positive84% of 15,961 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 31.2%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 14.8%, Loot 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
- #47 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
72% matchVery Positive88% of 12,979 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Action RPG 23.5%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Loot 12.7%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #48 Moroi
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Violet SaintPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.6%, Isometric 15.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action 8.4%
- #49 Tower of Kalemonvo
69% matchVery Positive84% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, Loot 15%, Gothic 9.8% ★, RPG 7.5%
- #50 Hero Siege
71% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 14.9%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #51 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 6,314 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.1%, Vampire 22.9% ★, Gothic 12.5% ★, Action 8.6%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #52 Powerlust
68% 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 24.7%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 10.8%, Loot 9.9%, Isometric 8.5%
- #53 Dragonkin: The Banished
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,975 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 25.9%, Action RPG 18.2%, Loot 16.3%, RPG 9.7%, Isometric 6.9%
- #54 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
67% matchVery Positive92% of 11,874 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Co-op 19.7%, Fantasy 10.4%, Isometric 8.6%, Adventure 5.4%
- #55 Strange Brigade
67% matchVery Positive84% of 11,138 reviews2018
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!
Why similar: Co-op 43.5%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Funny 3.9%
- #56 UnEpic
67% matchVery Positive91% of 8,120 reviews2014
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.
Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Action 8.1%, Fantasy 7.5%, Indie 6.6%
- #57 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
68% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.2%, RPG 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action 5.9%
- #58 Drakensang Online
66% matchMixed65% of 2,080 reviews2023
Dev: Bigpoint GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a world of magic and intrigue, filled with terrifying monsters and ferocious enemies! Discover the mysteries of Dracania, battle against the forces of evil and become a hero in Drakensang Online, the award-winning action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, Co-op 7.1%
- #59 Styx: Master of Shadows
66% matchVery Positive83% of 11,456 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.1% ★, RPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action 9.1%