The Best ARPG Games

Update : DiabloA IV added at rank #18.
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Grim Dawn (2016)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android

Step into the apocalyptic world of Grim Dawn, where you'll forge your own path through a dark, war-torn landscape. Engage in deep character customization, face consequences of impactful choices, and conquer foes for epic loot. This action RPG's rich story and immersive world are waiting for your mark!


What we like:
  • Deep character customization
  • Impactful player choices
  • Rich, immersive world
  • Satisfying loot system
  • Engaging combat and skill progression
What could be improved:
  • Multiplayer limitations
  • Complex crafting system

  • arpg
  • action
  • rpg

2

Cat Quest II (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Cat Quest II is a purrfect RPG adventure set in a fantasy world of cats and dogs. Play as both a cat and dog on an epic journey to take back their thrones. With local co-op gameplay, explore a world filled with magic and cute monsters. With new weapons, spells, and passive abilities, every dungeon experience is exciting. Embark on side quests and expand the lore of Cat Quest. Play alone or with a friend and become a fur-midable fighter today!


What we like:
  • Solid co-op mode
  • Cute and memorable characters
  • Interesting and diverse side quests
  • Active combat system
  • Ability to switch between characters
What could be improved:
  • Limited options to customize characters
  • Storytelling a bit juvenile in nature
  • Lack of variety in equipment in the beginning
  • Complex equip screen

  • rpg
  • cooperative
  • dungeon
  • arpg
  • action
  • open-world
  • local
  • fantasy
  • cute
  • war
  • discovery
  • adventure
  • 2d
  • cats
  • combat

3

Exiled Kingdoms (2018)

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Linux Mac OS IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!


  • rpg
  • isometric
  • dungeon-crawler
  • sailing
  • arpg
  • adventure
  • war
  • action
  • single-player

4

Path of Exile (2013)

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Xbox One Mac OS Playstation 4 PC Windows

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.


  • arpg
  • rpg
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • economy
  • diablo
  • hardcore
  • skill
  • hack-and-slash

5

G2 Fighter (2018)

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early access PC Windows

G2 FIGHTER is a Low Poly, third-person ARPG. Gameplay includes not only fast-paced shooting, but also role play, team fight, base construction and so many other elements. Step on unknown journey with Bern Pierron to seek for the truth of this chaos world.

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  • arpg
  • rpg
  • action
  • japanese
  • casual
  • top-down
  • shooter
  • loot
  • dating-sim
  • war
  • adventure
  • in-depth
  • romance
  • hack-and-slash
  • jrpg

6

Ghostlore (2023)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Ghostlore is an action-RPG based on Southeast-Asian folklore that offers an expansive character and item customization system, unique Glyph and skill Glyph systems, and captivating 2D isometric art. Encounter over 40 different enemies and unleash your hero's powers using multiclassing, Glyphs, weapons, amulets, and Talismans. Local and online multiplayer support adds to its exciting gameplay. However, the game is still a work-in-progress, and players should only purchase it if they are comfortable with its current state.

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What we like:
  • Customizable character builds with multiclassing
  • Charming pixelated graphics and unique aesthetic
  • Interesting glyph and skill glyph system
  • Decent loot drops and equipment with passive stats
  • Endless mode for farming levels and gear
What could be improved:
  • Limited content and needs more story
  • Balancing issues for solo play
  • Respecs are expensive
  • Melee skills don't scale as well

  • arpg
  • mythology
  • cooperative
  • hack-and-slash
  • isometric
  • loot
  • action
  • moddable
  • rpg
  • lore
  • dungeon-crawler
  • diablo
  • character
  • customization
  • procedural

7

Punishing: Gray Raven (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android

[New Coatings] Wings of Dawn (Empyrea exclusive), Lingering Fragrance (Lux exclusive), Scarlet Spring (Pavo exclusive). [New Stories] Chapter 17: The Surviving Lucem, Interlude: Blue Bird.

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  • squad
  • action
  • rpg
  • arpg
  • cyberpunk
  • real-time
  • hack-and-slash
  • drum
  • resource
  • visual-novel
  • cold-hearted
  • android
  • battle
  • mech
  • abstract

8

Path (2019)

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Android PC Windows

Use your skills to choose the correct path by modifying the direction of the arrows and/or their position, in a minimalistic puzzle game where your logical thinking will be challenged.


  • arpg
  • rpg
  • action
  • economy
  • dungeon
  • abstract
  • minimalist
  • touch-friendly
  • skill

9

A3: STILL ALIVE (2020)

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New Guild Content - Crystal Battlefield Added. Win in the Crystal Battlefield for the glory of becoming the greatest guild.

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  • competitive
  • survival
  • battle
  • arpg
  • subscription
  • dark
  • economy
  • rpg
  • team
  • open-world
  • real-time
  • action
  • war
  • funny
  • fantasy

10

Stories: The Path of Destinies (2016)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One

Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.


  • rpg
  • tongue-in-cheek
  • adventure
  • steampunk
  • arpg
  • action
  • hack
  • slash
  • narrative
  • sailing
  • fight
  • fantasy
  • narration
  • combat
  • hand-drawn

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