8 PvP games like Diablo III 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.

Same family as Diablo III: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on skill tree progression and an isometric view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

The thread back to Diablo III runs through fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is real-time strategy and tactical combat.

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.

The genre is the same as Diablo III’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is base building and a first-person view.

It meets Diablo III on fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: magic-based combat and a third-person camera.