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43 Games with a fantasy setting like Path of Exile that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Path of Exile down to the 43 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Path of Exile 2, Grim Dawn and Diablo III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Path of Exile.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Path of Exile is Path of Exile 2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Grim Dawn and Diablo III follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Path of Exile

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Path of Exile. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play
Year 2024Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

What brings it close to Path of Exile is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on tone: this one brings punishing difficulty.

Same studio: Grinding Gear Games.

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Grim Dawn

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Grim Dawn
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationSkill TreeLootIsometric
Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Path of Exile is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on an isometric view and single-player focus. What it adds of its own: open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 3 years after Path of Exile.

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Diablo III

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Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkHorrorFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Path of Exile does: 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 — its own ground is crafting mechanics.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode95Tone73Progression41
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

The thread back to Path of Exile runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: punishing difficulty.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode89Setting81Progression81Combat75
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Diablo II: Resurrected

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Diablo II: Resurrected
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric
Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Path of Exile does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view.

Released 8 years after Path of Exile.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode88
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Diablo IV

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Diablo IV
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

If Path of Exile worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on skill tree progression and an isometric view. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

Released 10 years after Path of Exile.

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Diablo

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Diablo
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

If Path of Exile worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and PvP competition. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and historical setting.

It predates Path of Exile by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Dungeon Keeper 2

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Dungeon Keeper 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

On paper it is what Path of Exile is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and base building.

It predates Path of Exile by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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V Rising

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V Rising
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Path of Exile does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is progression: base building.

Released 11 years after Path of Exile.

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Torchlight II

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Torchlight II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Path of Exile worked for you because of melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode95Setting81
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Victor Vran

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Victor Vran
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyLootExplorationIsometric
Year 2015Dev Haemimont Games · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It meets Path of Exile on melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode88Progression86Setting46
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Hammerwatch

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Hammerwatch
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2013Dev BlitWorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Path of Exile: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Progression92Setting81Game mode78Visuals46
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Darksiders Genesis

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Darksiders Genesis
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2019Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Path of Exile on dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Path of Exile.

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Path of Exile: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode89Progression84Combat67
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Last Epoch

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Last Epoch
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyLootExplorationIsometric
Year 2024Dev Eleventh Hour GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Its point of contact with Path of Exile is melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a top-down view.

Released 11 years after Path of Exile.

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