Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Path of Exile 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Path of Exile 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Exanima, which both horror, fantasy and difficult.
- Path of Exile 2 is tagged Action RPG, Hack and Slash, RPG, Souls-like, MMORPG, Dark Fantasy, Isometric, Action by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Exanima
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Dark Fantasy and Dungeon Crawler.
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Exanima at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bare Mettle Entertainment Player sentiment 80% positive of 13,896 Price $14.99 RPGDark FantasyDungeon CrawlerIsometricEarly AccessSouls-likeCharacter CustomizationHorror
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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Isometric; released around the same time (2020).
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem at a glance Released 2020 Studio WOLCEN Studio Player sentiment 56% positive of 67,957 Price $19.99 Action RPGHack and SlashIsometricRPGLootDark FantasyCharacter CustomizationDungeon Crawler
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Grim Dawn
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Loot.
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Grim Dawn at a glance Released 2016 Studio Crate Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 109,295 Price $24.99 Action RPGHack and SlashLootIsometricDark FantasyRPGDungeon CrawlerCharacter Customization
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Thymesia
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2022).
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Thymesia at a glance Released 2022 Studio OverBorder Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,077 Price $7.99 Souls-likeDark FantasyHack and SlashAction RPGRPGDarkHorror
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No Rest for the Wicked
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Souls-like and Action RPG; released around the same time (2024).
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
No Rest for the Wicked at a glance Released 2024 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 80% positive of 81,102 Price $39.99 Early AccessSouls-likeAction RPGHack and SlashCharacter CustomizationRPGIsometricDark Fantasy
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Victor Vran ARPG
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and RPG.
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Victor Vran ARPG at a glance Released 2015 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 6,454 Price $19.99 Action RPGHack and SlashRPGIsometricLootDungeon CrawlerOnline Co-OpDark Fantasy
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Diablo IV
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Loot; released around the same time (2023).
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Diablo IV at a glance Released 2023 Studio Blizzard Entertainment Player sentiment 65% positive of 74,932 Price $49.99 Action RPGHack and SlashLootIsometricRPGOnline Co-OpDungeon CrawlerDark Fantasy
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Torchlight III
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Hack and Slash and Loot; released around the same time (2020).
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Torchlight III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Echtra Inc. Player sentiment 47% positive of 11,473 Price $39.99 RPGHack and SlashLootAction RPGDungeon CrawlerOnline Co-OpIsometricCharacter Customization
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Death's Door
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and RPG; released around the same time (2021).
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Death's Door at a glance Released 2021 Studio Acid Nerve Player sentiment 93% positive of 22,064 Price $19.99 Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGHack and SlashIsometricAction RPGDungeon Crawler
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Soulstone Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Early Access, Action RPG and RPG; released around the same time (2025).
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors at a glance Released 2025 Studio Game Smithing Limited Player sentiment 91% positive of 26,760 Price $14.99 Early AccessAction RPGRPGDark FantasyCraftingHack and SlashCharacter Customization
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Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Souls-like and Character Customization; released around the same time (2021).
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Player sentiment 87% positive of 50,508 Price $49.99 RPGSouls-likeCharacter CustomizationDark FantasyHack and SlashDarkLoot
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and RPG.
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGDarkAction RPGHorror
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Lost Ark
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Action RPG; released around the same time (2022).
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Lost Ark at a glance Released 2022 Studio Smilegate RPG Player sentiment 70% positive of 203,186 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlayAction RPGHack and SlashCharacter CustomizationRPGIsometricOnline Co-Op
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Horror and Dark Fantasy.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 RPGHorrorDark FantasyDarkAction RPGSouls-like
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Last Epoch
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, Loot and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2024).
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Last Epoch at a glance Released 2024 Studio Eleventh Hour Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 118,373 Price $34.99 Action RPGLootHack and SlashRPGIsometricDungeon CrawlerMMORPGCharacter Customization
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CODE VEIN
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Souls-like, Character Customization and Action RPG.
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
CODE VEIN at a glance Released 2019 Studio Bandai Namco Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 62,452 Price $59.99 Souls-likeCharacter CustomizationAction RPGRPGDark FantasyOnline Co-OpHack and Slash
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Death Trash
Why it matched: both horror and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Early Access, Isometric and Action RPG; released around the same time (2021).
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Death Trash at a glance Released 2021 Studio Crafting Legends Player sentiment 92% positive of 3,722 Price $19.99 Early AccessIsometricAction RPGRPGCharacter CustomizationSouls-like
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The First Berserker: Khazan
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Hack and Slash and Action RPG; released around the same time (2025).
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.
The First Berserker: Khazan at a glance Released 2025 Studio Neople Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,183 Price $35.99 Souls-likeHack and SlashAction RPGRPGDark FantasyDark
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Torchlight II
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Hack and Slash.
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Torchlight II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Runic Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 45,503 Price $19.99 RPGAction RPGHack and SlashLootDungeon CrawlerOnline Co-OpCharacter CustomizationIsometric
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler and RPG.
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Dark FantasyDungeon CrawlerRPGDarkHorror
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Remnant: From the Ashes
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, RPG and Online Co-Op.
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.
Remnant: From the Ashes at a glance Released 2019 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 57,316 Price $39.99 Souls-likeRPGOnline Co-OpDark FantasyHorror
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Lords of the Fallen
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Lords of the Fallen at a glance Released 2023 Studio CI Games Player sentiment 68% positive of 55,818 Price $29.99 Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGOnline Co-OpAction RPGCharacter Customization
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Shadow Arena
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Action RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Shadow Arena Early Access has ended. A heartfelt thank you to all the players who walked with us on this journey.
Shadow Arena at a glance Released 2020 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 56% positive of 5,421 Price Not listed Free to PlayRPGAction RPGEarly AccessHack and SlashMMORPGOnline Co-Op
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, RPG and Action RPG; released around the same time (2023).
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty at a glance Released 2023 Studio KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Player sentiment 50% positive of 29,314 Price $39.99 Souls-likeRPGAction RPGDark FantasyHack and SlashCharacter Customization
Common questions
What game is most like Path of Exile 2?
Exanima, on the evidence we have. It both horror, fantasy and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Path of Exile 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Path of Exile 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.