- #1 Grim Dawn
97% 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 46.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Loot 12.4%, Isometric 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, atmospheric world with deep character customization and a focus on rewarding loot-based progression.
- #2 Victor Vran ARPG
96% 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 24.1%, Action RPG 20.9%, Loot 11.8%, Isometric 10.2%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the gothic monster-hunting aesthetic and features a witty narrator that mirrors the dynamic between Van Helsing and Lady Katarina.
- #3 Torchlight II
96% 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 23.2%, Action RPG 18.7%, Loot 17.3%, RPG 12.2%, Co-op 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential isometric action-RPG that provides the same fast-paced combat and satisfying loot-gathering loop found in the Van Helsing series.
- #4 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
95% 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 24.2%, Action RPG 18.2%, Loot 18.2%, RPG 11.1%, Isometric 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a mission-based structure and dark, gritty atmosphere that feels very similar to the endgame experience of Van Helsing.
- #5 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
94% 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 25.2%, Loot 18.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 14.1%, Isometric 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric ARPG that excels in character building and exploration, perfect for fans of traditional hack-and-slash mechanics.
- #6 Darksiders Genesis
94% matchVery Positive82% of 13,682 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.3%, Co-op 14.6%, Isometric 12.5%, Action RPG 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This isometric spin-off captures a gothic, supernatural aesthetic while delivering high-octane combat against hordes of monsters.
- #7 V Rising
91% matchVery Positive89% of 136,761 reviews2024
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
Why similar: Vampires 80% ★, Dark Fantasy 7%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Adventure 2.9%, Action 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing on the vampire theme, this game combines isometric combat with survival and base-building elements in a dark, atmospheric world.
- #8 Shadows: Awakening
93% 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: Hack and Slash 21.6%, RPG 18.6%, Isometric 13.8%, Loot 12.9%, Action RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique dual-world mechanic that adds a layer of tactical depth to the traditional isometric hack-and-slash gameplay.
- #9 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
92% 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 19.2%, Loot 15.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Isometric 12.5%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its stunning visuals and fluid combat, this game offers a modern experience for fans of the isometric ARPG genre.
- #10 Chronicon
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,711 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Loot 28.8%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 10.7%, Magic 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, loot-heavy action-RPG that distills the genre down to its most addictive elements with satisfying combat.
- #11 Diablo® IV
90% 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 21.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, Loot 19.5%, Isometric 11.8%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive dark-fantasy ARPG that offers a polished, gothic world filled with demons and endless loot-driven progression.
- #12 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 20.8%, Loot 17.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Isometric 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: For players who love the deep skill trees and complex character builds, this is the gold standard for modern isometric action-RPGs.
- #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: Loot 22.6%, Action RPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Isometric 10.6%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern take on the genre with highly accessible yet deep crafting and skill customization systems.
- #14 Torchlight III
89% 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 24.6%, Loot 20.5%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Isometric 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of colorful, loot-driven action with a focus on accessible gameplay.
- #15 Warhammer: Chaosbane
87% matchMixed58% of 6,467 reviews2019
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.0 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 18.2%, Co-op Campaign 17.3% ★, Action RPG 12.7%, Isometric 11.7%, RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, fast-paced combat against waves of enemies in a dark fantasy setting that feels very familiar to Van Helsing fans.
- #16 Dungeon Siege III
86% 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 38.1%, Action RPG 19%, Co-op 13%, Loot 9.5%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that emphasizes narrative and character abilities, providing a similar feel to the Van Helsing trilogy.
- #17 Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 19.6%, Co-op 9.7%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action game that emphasizes co-op play and retro-inspired combat mechanics.
- #18 Sacred 2 Gold
86% 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: Hack and Slash 22%, RPG 18.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Loot 12.8%, Co-op 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world action-RPG that allows for massive exploration and diverse character builds.
- #19 Deathtrap
85% matchVery Positive84% of 2,273 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 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: Steampunk 14.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Isometric 10.5%, Action RPG 10.2%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Van Helsing, this game blends tower defense with action-RPG mechanics in the same universe.
- #20 The Ascent
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,823 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.7 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: Co-op 21.9%, Isometric 21.1%, RPG 21.1%, Action RPG 19.5%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: While set in a cyberpunk world, its isometric perspective and heavy focus on action-RPG combat provide a similar visceral experience.
- #21 Torchlight
84% 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 27.7%, Action RPG 22.3%, Loot 16.4%, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that helped define the modern isometric loot-crawler experience.
- #22 The Slormancer
81% matchVery Positive82% of 7,373 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.8 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 26.6%, Loot 24.5%, Action RPG 18.2%, Isometric 10.7%, RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep skill customization and a classic loot-grind loop that appeals to fans of traditional action-RPGs.
- #23 Sacred Gold
82% matchVery Positive85% of 4,616 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 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 24.9%, RPG 19.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Isometric 10.4%, Loot 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world action-RPG that offers a massive map and deep character development options.
- #24 Din's Legacy
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 199 reviews2019
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Din's Legacy is an action RPG with mutating characters, set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, RPG 17.8%, Loot 15.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Isometric 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dynamic, evolving world where your actions have consequences, adding a unique twist to the ARPG formula.
- #25 Hero Siege
81% matchMixed67% of 47,195 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.6 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 31.3%, Action RPG 23.7%, RPG 13.9%, Co-op 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines pixel-art aesthetics with rogue-lite elements and classic ARPG progression systems.
- #26 Lost Ark
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 203,212 reviews2022
Dev: Smilegate RPGPub: Amazon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 159.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action RPG 23%, RPG 12.2%, Isometric 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A massive isometric ARPG that features high-production combat and a vast world to explore.
- #27 Killsquad
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
Dev: Novarama
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Loot 16.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action 11.4%, Co-op 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mission-based action-RPG that focuses on cooperative play and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #28 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
79% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Vampires 46% ★, RPG 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Action RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that captures a grim, gothic atmosphere perfect for fans of the genre.
- #29 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
80% 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: Hack and Slash 23.6%, RPG 23.1%, Isometric 16.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich isometric RPG that focuses on character switching and tactical combat.
- #30 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
77% 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 18.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Steampunk 11.2% ★, RPG 10.3%, Vampires 10% ★
- #31 Torchlight: Infinite
76% matchMixed69% of 21,486 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 25.1%, Loot 22.6%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #32 Anima: Gate of Memories
78% matchMixed68% of 769 reviews2016
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.7%, Action RPG 29.7%, RPG 18.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into gothic themes and character-focused storytelling.
- #33 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77% matchMixed69% of 2,633 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 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 14.8%, Vampires 12.9% ★, Steampunk 12.3% ★, RPG 10.5%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #34 UNDECEMBER: The Forge
75% matchMixed52% of 20,656 reviews2022
Dev: Needs GamesPub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 31.4 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 23%, Loot 16.9%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #35 Ruins of Dawn
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 759 reviews2026
Dev: 刷宝爱好者
Windows
A loot-driven action role-playing game (ARPG) crafted by a solo loot enthusiast. Switch classes anytime, with hundreds of random affix combinations for gear stats, a unique forging system, and tough bosses, rifts, ruins, and trials awaiting your challenge.
Why similar: Loot 20.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Isometric 12.5%, RPG 9.8%
- #36 Moroi
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 67 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 30.2%, Isometric 19.1%, Vampires 17.5% ★, Adventure 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #37 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
76% matchMixed65% of 1,383 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.2 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: Vampires 27.1% ★, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Steampunk 9.3% ★, RPG 7.7%, Loot 7.6%
- #38 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
74% matchVery Positive81% of 10,363 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: Vampires 38% ★, Hack and Slash 28%, Gothic 11.1% ★, Adventure 6.4%, Action 6.2%
- #39 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,652 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 9.3%, Loot 9.2%, Action 7.1%
- #40 Blood Knights
75% matchMixed64% of 1,065 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: Vampires 64.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, RPG 10.1%, Action 4.2%, Co-op 3.4%
- #41 The Last Oricru - Final Cut
72% matchMixed67% of 664 reviews2022
Dev: GoldKnightsPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enter a world beyond imagination with The Last Oricru - Final Cut. An action RPG, The Last Oricru - Final Cut unravels in a fantasy world blending sci-fi and medieval elements to deliver an experience like no other. Seize your destiny and take your place in this adventure for single or co-op play.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.2%, Co-op 17.7%, RPG 16.1%, Magic 9.7%, Funny 7.9%
- #42 Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,444 reviews2015
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.6 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: Co-op 19.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%
- #43 Romancelvania
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 319 reviews2023
Dev: The Deep End GamesPub: 2124 Publishing
Windows
Bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure.
Why similar: Vampires 40.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Gothic 12.1% ★, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 7.2%
- #44 Styx: Shards of Darkness
71% matchVery Positive83% of 6,969 reviews2017
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.
Why similar: Co-op 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #45 Sacred 2 Remaster
70% 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 29.9%, Action RPG 22.5%, RPG 18.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Co-op 7.6%
- #46 Crystalfall
71% matchMostly Negative25% of 2,156 reviews2026
Dev: CRG Studio
Windows
Crystalfall is a steampunk Action RPG where your ground loot matters and your skills offer endless procedural customization. Survive in a world destroyed by a mysterious asteroid and grow more powerful with steampunk weapons and lootable skills in an infinite endgame.
Why similar: Steampunk 19.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Loot 13.1%, Isometric 10.6%
- #47 Dungeons of Sundaria
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,491 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.3 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 27.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 13.1%, Co-op Campaign 10.9% ★, Co-op 9.8%
- #48 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 718 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Vampires 64.1% ★, Gothic 11.2% ★, Adventure 8.4%, Action 7.8%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #49 Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
66% matchVery Positive87% of 5,900 reviews2026
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, Loot 13.9%, Isometric 11.4%, RPG 11.4%
- #50 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 22.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Isometric 14.7%, Loot 11.1%, RPG 10%
- #51 Sacred 3
73% 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 47.8%, RPG 18.1%, Co-op 13.5%, Action 7.2%, Action RPG 3.6%
- #52 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 22%, Loot 14.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Isometric 11.8%, RPG 11.6%
- #53 Dragonkin: The Banished
65% 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 23.9%, Loot 18.2%, Action RPG 16.9%, Isometric 12.3%, RPG 8.5%
- #54 BloodLust 2: Nemesis
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Bloodlust 2: Nemesis is a "Hack 'n Slash - Dungeon Crawling - Action RPG" experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to solve the secrets to their bloodline's scientifically enhanced monstrous power.
Why similar: Vampires 58% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, RPG 15.5%, Action 5.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #55 Deadhaus Sonata
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: Apocalypse Studios
Windows
The creator of Legacy of Kain is back with a small indie team. Become the undead in a third-person narrative-driven action RPG where your choices shape your legend and the world around you. Feed to grow stronger, embrace powerful classes, and carve your path alone or in co-op through dark realms.
Why similar: Vampires 40.4% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 8.9%, Co-op 4.5%
- #56 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
68% 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 30.9%, Action RPG 20.1%, Isometric 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Gothic 9.5% ★
- #57 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,911 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
Why similar: Vampires 66.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Gothic 7.5% ★, Action 3.7%, Adventure 1.7%
- #58 Krater
70% matchMixed55% of 937 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: Loot 22.3%, Action RPG 17.9%, RPG 12.9%, Co-op 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #59 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,091 reviews2019
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action RPG 16.1%, Isometric 14.5%, Loot 12.8%, RPG 10.9%