If you've been living under a rock, then we have good news for you: Blizzard has been demonstrating Diablo 4, and it's beautiful. Now, the bad news; it won't be released until the sixty-sixth generation of your grandkids has been born and sacrificed to the Elder Ones... Just kidding, but you're going to have to wait quite a while.

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That means you're stuck with Diablo 3 for the time being. However, you don't have to be, as there are actually great alternatives out there — some of which have even captured the spirit of Diablo much better. So, to entertain you for the time being while you wait for Diablo 4 to be released, here are 20 games that you ought to try if you like Diablo 3 or the Diablo series in general.

Updated October 28, 2022, by Sid Natividad: It turns out a lot more games like Diablo 3 just keep on coming. News about Diablo 4 has gotten a bit scarce, with still no specific release month or day on the horizon, which means these alternatives are in demand. Here are more games to play while you wait — who knows, you might even like them better than Diablo.

Games like Diablo 3, after all, have proven to be refinements in the formula. A lot of them are even competitive enough to challenge the big game itself. Speculation and estimates point to a 2023 release date for Diablo 4, but at this point, nothing is certain.

20 Undecember

undecember gameplay
  • Release Year: 2022
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

Undecember is one of the latest games on this list, having been teased for quite a while prior to its release. In terms of gameplay, it's a mix of different successful formulas and themes.

The build system creates a good balance between Path of Exile's complexity and Diablo 3's simplicity, while still offering enough variations for players that prefer some unique playstyles. Of course, the story is somewhat forgettable, as with the case for most isometric loot-based ARPGs, but the game is free anyway so there's no harm in trying it out.

19 Diablo Immortal

Combat happening in an arena in the mobile Diablo: Immortal, a fire swipe attack incoming on enemies.
  • Release Year: 2022
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

Undecember's main competitor, Diablo Immortal, was released in the same year. It saw a controversial reception, with the most common critique being the aggressive monetization scheme. After all, it's meant to be free-to-play.

However, if you can look past that, it's actually a decent Diablo game. It's supposed to bridge the gap between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, meaning there are familiar faces and names here aplenty. As for gameplay, it's pretty standard, and those who have played Diablo 3 should feel right at home.

18 Hades

Zagreus petting Cerberus in Hades' lair
  • Release Year: 2020
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS

It's not exactly a loot-based ARPG, but Hades is action-packed enough to offer a similar experience. This isometric roguelike game offers several dozen ways to play thanks to its randomized roguelike gameplay. And before you get turned off by the roguelike tag, don't worry — dying repeatedly is an integral part of the story.

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In fact, you should embrace the idea of death in Hades, in order to progress both in the story and gameplay. One key difference compared to most of the games on this list is that Hades has a memorable story involving a Greek tragedy and family drama. Prince Zagreus must escape his Underworld home in order to find out the truth about his relatives.

17 V Rising

V Rising The Winged Horror Boss Fight
  • Release Year: 2022 (Early Access)
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows

It might be limited to just one platform at the moment, and it's also not complete, but we still recommend that you give V Rising a shot. It's one of the most unique survival games to date. You play as a vampire who has lost their home and status to human kingdoms and must rebuild their fortresses while living off human blood.

The gameplay is also isometric and borrows a lot from Diablo, from the skills to the user interface. There's also enough loot-based gameplay and content here to keep you occupied, and more reasons to hoard stuff since there's a base-building element.

16 Batora: Lost Haven

Batora lost haven gameplay
  • Release Year: 2022
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows

Batora: Lost Haven is similar to Hades in that it's not exactly a loot-based grindfest, but it does scratch that ARPG itch that Diablo games will surely leave behind. In this game, you assume the role of a girl named Avril, who is blessed with the power of the Sun and the Moon.

This opens up many avenues of opportunity for gameplay, since Avril can be anything she wants — from a wizard to a firebrand warrior who unleashes some colorful powers against her enemies. Combat is fast-paced and the graphics even look similar enough to Diablo 3 that some might mistake it for a sequel or expansion.

15 Warhammer: Chaosbane

Warhammer-Chaosbane promo image with gameplay
  • Release Year: 2019
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Replace Diablo and its siblings with the Chaos Gods of the Warhammer mythos, and you get Warhammer: Chaosbane. We're not discounting the uniqueness of this game — in fact, it might even be more engaging than Diablo 3, since it's a lot darker and more violent.

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What makes this one a more pleasant experience, compared to the usual roulette hell of item drops in ARPG games, is how each and every item you get is only for the class you picked. That means there are no trash items, and less time wasted on your builds. This one's a no-brainer for you Warhammer fans out there.

14 Victor Vran

victor vran battle against demons
  • Release Year: 2015
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS

Can't get enough of slaying demons? Victor Vran has you covered. In terms of novelty, Victor Vran doesn't really offer anything new other than the Victorian setting. However, it does all the elements of Diablo-esque games well enough that it's highly rated on Steam and can stand on its own merits.

It's worth trying out alone if you're a Diablo fan. There are tons of customization options for the character, though you only get to play as Victor Vran himself. The action is intense enough, probably more so than most Diablo clones, which makes Victor Vran engaging and fun enough to withstand the grind.

13 Lost Ark

Machinist Lost Ark Arthetine Skill
  • Release Year: 2019
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, GeForce Now

As soon as Diablo fans saw what South Korean developer Smilegate was doing with Lost Ark, they were completely sold on the game. There's currently nothing like it when it comes to ARPGs and presentation.

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Both the gameplay and the storytelling blow Diablo 3 out of the water, and would have given the series a run for its money. Lost Ark is something that can make the wait for Diablo 4 a lot more tolerable.

12 Shadows: Awakening

Shadows-Awakening
  • Release Year: 2018
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

You'll find plenty of visual similarities between Diablo 3 and Shadows: Awakening. It's a dark fantasy dungeon crawler that lets you swap between four playable characters on the fly, instead of just being confined to one of them. This opens up many possibilities and variations for gameplay that don't necessarily require replays.

If you're also looking for something different and with a dash of novelty, Shadows: Awakening can offer that in the form of puzzles. They're a nice change of scenery, especially if you get tired of the usual grinding. It's also more generous than most ARPGs, since you can save anytime you like without checkpoints.

11 Dungeon Siege

dungeon siege screenshot
  • Release Year: 2006
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS

Like Shadows: Awakening, lots of gameplay elements separate Dungeon Siege from Diablo games. However, at its core, it very much shares the same spirit as the Blizzard franchise. In Dungeon Siege, you get to control your humble player character and make them go on a murderous adventure for riches or better apparel and weapons.

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The combat in the first game was intense enough to set it apart from many other isometric RPGs back in 2002. Meanwhile, the sequels add some tweaks to the core gameplay that drastically change how you approach combat and character builds.

10 Diablo 2/Resurrected

Diablo 2 Resurrected Inventory
via Blizzard
Diablo 2 Resurrected Better Inventory Icons
  • Release Year: 2000/2021
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS

If you've played Diablo 3 to death and are looking to slay Diablo some more, then help yourself to a vintage serving of Diablo 2. Thanks to mods like Median XL and remakes like Diablo 2: Resurrected, you can now enjoy the game at a much higher resolution than when it was originally released. Suffice it to say, Diablo 2 has aged like fine wine — at least for a single player.

It improved upon the core formula of the first Diablo and added some revolutionary new features, so it quickly became the template for most isometric action roleplaying games. The atmosphere and music of Diablo 2 are still somewhat unmatched these days, too.

9 Titan Quest

Fighting ancient monsters
  • Release Year: 2006
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

One game that came close to taking the crown from Diablo 2 was Titan Quest, released back in 2006. That's because its developers introduced a two-class combination system that shook theory-crafting and min-maxing in ARPGs to their core. Beyond that, it was the standard hack-and-slash dungeon crawler with an open-world format.

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Even so, Titan Quest, like Diablo 2, has aged well these days, enough to warrant a remaster from the developers. That means you'll have no problem firing up your Titan Quest once again and going on a global mythological adventure to slay some Titans who are causing trouble.

8 Grim Dawn

grim-dawn inventory scene
  • Release Year: 2016
  • Platforms: Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Made by the same developers responsible for Titan Quest, Grim Dawn also contains the flagship formula of the dual-class system. This means that Grim Dawn is every bit as diverse in gameplay as Titan Quest, but ditches the mythology setting for a darker medieval fantasy romp.

In that sense, it's a lot closer to Diablo 3 in terms of atmosphere, though it's certainly more mature and grungy. The gameplay might also be a little slow for people who were used to the fast-paced combat of Diablo games, but it's pretty much the same hack-and-slash looter that we all came to love.

7 Last Epoch

last epoch gameplay photo
  • Release Year: 2019 (Early Access)
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS

One of the newer entries on this list, Last Epoch is a modest yet commendable indie ARPG in the same vein as Diablo. It also incorporates a dynamic class system similar to those of Grim Dawn or Titan Quest, where your base class can evolve into something more powerful and versatile.

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Last Epoch also sports a rather familiar user interface, with the spherical health and mana orbs that the first Diablo game popularized. It has been in early access for quite some time now, but the price is affordable enough not to discourage anyone wanting to give it a try.

6 Torchlight

torchlight gameplay combat
  • Release Year: 2009
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS

Whether it's the first Torchlight game or the second, we recommend either. Some members of the development team for both titles were also some of the original developers for Diablo 1 and 2. You might even find the music all too familiar in either Torchlight game if you've been a longtime fan of Diablo.

In any case, what sets Torchlight apart is its cartoonish graphics and steampunk setting. The classes are varied enough to warrant replayability, and the developers went out of their way to make the loot as enticing as possible — with set items giving mouth-watering bonuses and increasing theory-crafting possibilities.

5 Wolcen: Lords Of Mayhem

Wolcen - Lords of Mayhem Character Showcase
  • Release Year: 2020
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows

One of the biggest gripes regarding Diablo 3 is the cartoonish graphics; pair that with the rather arcade-like skill customization and the game looks a lot less hardcore and deep compared to its predecessor. Now, if you want something close to Diablo 3's atmosphere but don't make the same design choices it did, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is a close competitor.

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Wolcen showcases electrifying combat with highly-detailed characters and enemies. Plus, the art style and atmosphere are notably darker than those of Diablo 3. The build system here competes well with established Diablo 2 spiritual successors, such as Path of Exile.

4 Book Of Demons

Roguelike Deckbuilder - Book Of Demons
  • Release Year: 2018
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS, iPadOS

If you want a hack-and-slash ARPG that brings something new and exciting to the table, then Book of Demons might satiate your need for novelty. It's a hybrid between a dueling card game and a dungeon crawler ARPG. It's an odd pairing, but Book of Demons somehow made it work seamlessly.

As a result, what you get is a fresh take on the Diablo formula. Instead of collecting loot, you collect cards and strengthen your deck instead. It's not only the gameplay that's unique, but also the art and graphics. Book of Demons utilizes a storybook papercraft aesthetic that gives charm to the game without diluting its ominous undertones. It's a complete game too, and doesn't cost much to buy.

3 The Incredible Adventures Of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing intro photo
  • Release Year: 2013
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, macOS

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing puts its own twist on the ARPG formula by picking a rather unexplored time period. Instead of medieval fantasy, it takes place in a Victorian fantasy era — where, as you might have guessed, it lets you play as the famed hunter Van Helsing back in his younger days.

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It also swaps the big bad demon for a big bad vampire, since the game is based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. Despite the lack of character or class choice (you only get to play as Van Helsing), the gameplay still offers enough variety for multiple playthroughs and difficulty levels. It's worth trying alone for the unique setting.

2 Sacred

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  • Release Year: 2004
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux

On the surface level, Sacred appears to be a mere Diablo clone. But once you get to play it, you'll soon see that it's more high-fantasy compared to Diablo. With that out of the way, Sacred is also one of the lesser-known series dwarfed by Blizzard's ARPG giant. It has since spawned three sequels with plenty of expansions.

It's mostly the first game you'll want to play, since the sequels are less ambitious. The first Sacred was somewhat ahead of its time, and included a sandbox open-world where exploration is actually rewarding compared to most other aRPGs and dungeon crawlers. Give it a try if you can withstand the graphics; if not, then there are the sequels.

1 Path Of Exile

  • Release Year: 2013
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, macOS, GeForce Now

Last but not least, the closest game ever to taking the Diablo 2 crown. Path of Exile has often been hailed as the spiritual successor to the first two Diablo games, even more so than Diablo 3. It's a free-to-play online ARPG whose greatest strength is how you can customize your playstyle.

This is all thanks to the several layers of gameplay elements, from the circuit board-like passive skill tree, the skill gems, and the armor sockets. All come together to create the deepest ARPG character-build system in years. Be warned though, the learning curve is pretty steep, and the game will surely intimidate anyone who hasn't played Diablo 2.

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