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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
