18 Games like Diablo III on PlayStation that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Diablo III does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression: loot and gear systems.

Shelved next to Diablo III for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery.

Held in common with Diablo III: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view.

Same family as Diablo III: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view and crafting mechanics. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

On paper it is what Diablo III is — strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on skill tree progression and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and historical setting.

It comes from the same genre as Diablo III and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting.

Shelved next to Diablo III for good reason: fantasy world, single-player focus and skill tree progression. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery.

It comes from the same genre as Diablo III and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

Same family as Diablo III: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and tone — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and cozy, relaxing feel.

Shelved next to Diablo III for good reason: fantasy world, co-op play and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: offline play.

Shelved next to Diablo III for good reason: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery.

Shelved next to Diablo III for good reason: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

On paper it is what Diablo III is — strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds skill tree progression and an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a medieval setting and offline play.

It meets Diablo III on fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings MOBA team gameplay and melee combat.

On paper it is what Diablo III is — strong narrative focus, fantasy world and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and tone: this one brings exploration and discovery.