Diablo made its mark on gamers all around the world and created an entire genre of games that followed its blueprint. ARPGs have been around for quite a while now, but none can hold a candle to the enjoyment and worldbuilding that Diablo was able to do back in the late 90s era of gaming.
If you’re looking to get back into ARPG games but still want to experience the charm that Diablo sparked, you came to the right place. Get ready to embark on a glorious adventure once again as we show you six of the best Diablo-like ARPG games of all time!
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 happens after the events of the first Dark Alliance game. With five race and class combinations to choose from, there’s bound to be one option that can spark your nostalgia or pique your interest!
With many different weapons to choose from and stats to allocate points into— you can create the perfect playstyle for any of your gameplay preferences.
Torchlight II
If you haven’t played the previous iteration of this game, you don’t have to worry! A lot of the gameplay elements and mechanics are similar to Diablo, and it’s relatively easy to jump right into. With worldbuilding like no other— Torchlight II has countless side quests, hidden locations, and treasures beyond your wildest imagination.
Although the gameplay loop of plundering and leveling up can get boring because of the variety of gameplay and the many different quests to follow, time flies by quickly.
Titan Quest
Armed with only your wits and skill— Titan Quest follows you as you go against the titans of Greek mythology! The game has tons of loot for you to choose from and offers a lot of variety in terms of mastery.
Lost Ark
Go on an epic journey to search for the lost Ark and enjoy this game’s amazing world. Lost Ark’s combat system feels incredibly smooth, and the missions aren’t just easy hack-and-slash bonanzas.
The end-game content is worth exploring even when you finish the game’s story!
Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor – Martyr
Enjoy the deep lore in this twist on the Diablo format by unraveling a suspected heresy in a lost ship. The use of cover and the long-range combat in the game is honestly refreshing and provides room for a lot of skill expression for more hardcore gamers.
Path of Exile
If you’re someone who enjoys action RPGs, Path of Exile is a game that should’ve already been on your radar before you even clicked on this video! With its enormous skill tree and amazing lore, the amount of variety and skill expression in this game is infinite.
That’s it for us, and there are tons of Diablo-like ARPGs out there, so if your favorite didn’t make it on the list, tell us in the comment section below. Who knows? Maybe we’ll have a part two!
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