- #1 Torchlight II
97% 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: Loot 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the most similar art style, pet system, and fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #2 Torchlight
96% 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 24%, Loot 20%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' signature charm, accessible gameplay, and dungeon-crawling focus.
- #3 Last Epoch
96% 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: Loot 30.8%, Action RPG 20.6%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, RPG 9.8%, Isometric 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, modern take on the ARPG genre with extensive skill customization and a rewarding loot system.
- #4 Minecraft Dungeons
95% 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 22%, Loot 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar accessible, stylized aesthetic and is designed specifically for cooperative dungeon-crawling fun.
- #5 Grim Dawn
94% 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 47.2%, Loot 18.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, RPG 6%, Isometric 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded ARPG that offers deep build variety and a dark, atmospheric world for players who enjoy complex character development.
- #6 Diablo® IV
94% 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: Loot 26.1%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern isometric action-RPG that sets the standard for high-production loot-based combat and world exploration.
- #7 Victor Vran ARPG
93% 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 24.6%, Action RPG 20.5%, Loot 16.5%, RPG 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces unique action-oriented mechanics like jumping and active dodging, making the combat feel more dynamic and arcade-like.
- #8 FATE
92% 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: Loot 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title is the spiritual ancestor to the Torchlight series, featuring very similar pet mechanics and dungeon progression.
- #9 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
91% 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: Loot 26.2%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 16.2%, Isometric 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric ARPG that features a sprawling world and mythology-based progression that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #10 Chronicon
90% 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: Loot 33.3%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, loot-heavy action-RPG with pixel-art graphics that excels at delivering satisfying combat and character growth.
- #11 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
91% 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: Loot 22.7%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity graphics and a flexible classless system for players looking for a more modern, visually striking ARPG experience.
- #12 The Slormancer
89% 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: Loot 28.5%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a humorous tone and deep, addictive loot mechanics that mirror the lighthearted yet grind-heavy nature of Torchlight.
- #13 Torchlight: Infinite
88% 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: Loot 28.3%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mobile-to-PC adaptation that retains the core aesthetic and fast-paced loot mechanics of the Torchlight franchise.
- #14 Warhammer: Chaosbane
87% 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 22.6%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Isometric 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A solid co-op-focused action-RPG that captures the intensity of fighting hordes of enemies in a dark fantasy setting.
- #15 Titan Quest II
84% 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 26.1%, Action RPG 19.4%, Loot 14.8%, RPG 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: The highly anticipated successor to the classic series, promising updated mechanics and a return to mythological adventuring.
- #16 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
86% 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 24.2%, Loot 21.4%, RPG 15.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Isometric 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic atmosphere with steampunk elements and a unique companion system that feels familiar to Torchlight fans.
- #17 Path of Exile
85% 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: Loot 22.8%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A complex and expansive ARPG that offers endless build possibilities for players who want to dive deep into loot and skill synergies.
- #18 Dungeon Siege II
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,824 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 27.6%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 6.6%, Loot 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based action-RPG that emphasizes continuous exploration and real-time combat without loading screens.
- #19 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 26%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 14.2%, Online Co-Op 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated dungeon-crawling experience that emphasizes cooperative play and classic fantasy character classes.
- #20 Sacred 2 Gold
84% 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 24%, RPG 22.9%, Loot 19.3%, Action RPG 16.5%, Isometric 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive open world to explore, perfect for players who enjoy the adventure and exploration aspects of the genre.
- #21 Dungeon Siege
83% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 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: RPG 23.8%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 17%, Loot 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational dungeon crawler that focuses on streamlined, party-based action and constant forward momentum.
- #22 Wayfinder
81% matchMixed59% of 26,024 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Loot 30.3%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, RPG 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented, co-op-focused experience that blends dungeon-crawling with modern social and progression systems.
- #23 UNDECEMBER: 4th Anniversary
82% 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: Loot 24.9%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 15%, Online Co-Op 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, skill-heavy action-RPG that allows for significant freedom in character building and combat style.
- #24 Eternium
80% 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: Loot 29.2%, Hack and Slash 26.2%, RPG 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Action RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible, touch-friendly ARPG that offers a straightforward and enjoyable loot-grinding experience.
- #25 Dragonkin: The Banished
79% 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: Loot 24.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A newer entry in the genre that focuses on loot collection and action-oriented combat against mythical creatures.
- #26 Dungeon Siege III
81% 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 39.8%, Action RPG 16.9%, Loot 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A more streamlined, console-friendly take on the series that emphasizes cooperative play and cinematic storytelling.
- #27 Pagan: Absent Gods
79% matchMixed50% of 2,786 reviews2019
Dev: Mad Head Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pagan: Absent Gods is a singleplayer fast-paced hack-and-slash action RPG that will challenge your skill in brutal and satisfying combat against countless enemies and larger than life bosses. Master all heroes, each with their own unique playstyle and earn unique rewards.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Loot 25.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 13.9%, Isometric 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RPG that focuses on intense combat encounters and distinct character abilities.
- #28 Nine Parchments
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,635 reviews2017
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!
Why similar: Action RPG 31.6%, Isometric 15.5%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, RPG 14.9%, Co-op 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused game with a vibrant, stylized art style that emphasizes chaotic magic-based combat and teamwork.
- #29 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
77% matchVery Positive83% of 10,192 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 26.2%, Loot 17.6%, RPG 16.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 6%
- #30 Path of Exile 2
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 206,760 reviews2024
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows
Median: 48.4 hrsMean: 139.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Why similar: Loot 21.2%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, RPG 10%
- #31 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
78% 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 34.4%, RPG 33.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, Action 10.1%, Co-op 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric action game that focuses on large-scale combat and destructive magic abilities.
- #32 Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
72% matchVery Positive89% of 4,204 reviews2026
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 19.9%, Loot 17.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%
- #33 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 21.7%, Loot 21.1%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Isometric 6.7%
- #34 Sacred Gold
76% 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 27.5%, RPG 24.6%, Loot 14.1%, Action RPG 14%, Isometric 6.3%
- #35 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
76% 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 22.9%, RPG 18.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Loot 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%
- #36 Blightbound
75% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Loot 23.4%, RPG 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #37 Godfall Ultimate Edition
75% matchMixed63% of 2,494 reviews2022
Dev: Counterplay Games IncPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 15.2%, Loot 13.3%, Online Co-Op 7.3%
- #38 Drakensang Online
74% 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 27.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, RPG 13.8%, Loot 6.2%
- #39 Hammerwatch II
73% matchMixed62% of 2,198 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, RPG 12.5%, Online Co-Op 9.9%
- #40 Sacred 2 Remaster
73% matchMixed53% of 1,378 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.7%, RPG 22.4%, Action RPG 22.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Online Co-Op 5.3%
- #41 Towerborne
71% matchMixed66% of 1,483 reviews2026
Dev: StoicPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.
Why similar: Loot 29.9%, Action RPG 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, RPG 10.9%, Online Co-Op 7.9%
- #42 Dwarven Realms
70% matchVery Positive83% of 3,468 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Action RPG 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 2%
- #43 Ravenswatch
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Online Co-Op 17%, Co-op 13.9%, RPG 13.5%, Action 8.1%
- #44 Darksiders Genesis
71% 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 31.8%, Loot 11.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, Co-op 7.9%, Isometric 7.7%
- #45 Shadows: Awakening
71% 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: RPG 24.7%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Loot 20.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Isometric 9%
- #46 Sacred 3
74% 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 50.7%, RPG 21.9%, Action 8.5%, Co-op 7%, Action RPG 3.6%
- #47 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 24,220 reviews2022
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Loot 43.3%, RPG 17.1%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #48 Powerlust
67% 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 22.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Loot 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, RPG 11.6%
- #49 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
69% matchMixed66% of 4,793 reviews2020
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Why similar: Action RPG 38.5%, Online Co-Op 29.9%, Co-op 16.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #50 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
68% 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: Loot 25%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 12.6%, Online Co-Op 5%
- #51 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
70% 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 23.5%, Loot 21%, RPG 14.2%, Action RPG 14.2%, Isometric 7.1%
- #52 Killsquad
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
Dev: Novarama
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 24.4%, Loot 20.2%, Action 11.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 8.6%
- #53 OUTRIDERS
67% matchMixed67% of 61,020 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: Loot 31.3%, RPG 26.5%, Co-op 12.2%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Action 8.3%
- #54 Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
67% matchVery Positive81% of 241 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.8 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 26.1%, RPG 22.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.4%
- #55 Gatewalkers
68% matchMixed68% of 336 reviews2023
Dev: A2 Softworks
Windows
Gatewalkers is a unique mixture of co-op game, survival and RPG. You, as a Gatewalkers, travel across different worlds in order to save your own. Explore procedurally generated worlds, face hostile inhabitants and challenges like extreme weather conditions, toxic atmosphere, lack of water and more.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action RPG 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, RPG 10.1%
- #56 Hell Clock
64% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, Loot 23.1%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, RPG 9%
- #57 Cat Quest III
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Loot 40.4%, Action RPG 27.4%, Isometric 13%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.7%
- #58 Fellowship
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 16,520 reviews2025
Dev: Chief RebelPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Choose your hero, form your group and battle through dungeons together in a Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure. Progress through Leagues, endlessly scaling Dungeons and chase new rewards with every fresh season. With a growing roster of Heroes and content there’s always something new in FELLOWSHIP
Why similar: Loot 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, RPG 17.6%, Online Co-Op 15%, Co-op 3.9%