Here’s a list of the best hack and slash role-playing games like Diablo 3 lined up exclusively for you. These action-packed titles are sure to keep you hooked onto your joystick with their combination of thrills and chills. So go ahead and enjoy this seriously wicked ensemble.
1. Sacred:
The first in our collection is Sacred, developed by Ascaron for Microsoft Windows and Linux as well. You have 6 different characters you can play as, with each of them having unique fighting styles. Once you choose your character, your story begins in the fictional continent of Ancaria, where you have to search for and defeat the evil Sakkara demon. Even though each character has different quests, the story will ultimately end after this main objective of killing the Sakkara demon is accomplished. You have a range of items which can be bought to help you on your journey, from magical potions to fast horses. The acquisition of runes (or sacred letters) is important as they improve the skill level of your character.
2. Titan Quest:
In this ancient Greek mythological pick, you can choose to play a male or female role, where you have to embark on a journey to fight and destroy all mythical monsters that come in your way, such as spiders, centaurs, undead and so on. But your main objective is to battle and defeat the powerful Titan Typhon, the ultimate boss. The hack and slash theme of Titan Quest is sure to blow you away with its well directed light and 3D effects. It’s exactly the kind if almost non-story based title you’d want to play if you were tired of those Lord of the Rings inspired one. Do not that you can play with up to 6 other players owing to the multiplayer feature.
3. Dungeon Siege 3:
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this is the third installment of the Dungeon Siege Series playable on Microsoft Windows, Playstation3 and Xbox 360. You have a choice of playing as any one of the four different characters available and each of them have two unique fighting styles but only one can be used at a time, based on your preference. The story takes place in the Land of Ehb, where Jeyne Kasseynder, instigates the citizens of Ehb to wipe-out the 10th legion as she believes they are responsible for the death of her father, the King of Ehb. You are now on a mission to capture her before she uses her powers to awaken the lost creator gods. The multiplayer feature allows a friend to accompany you on missions. The main difference found in this part is, instead of the automatic lock feature on an enemy target, you have to run in the same direction of where your enemy is located and then press the attack button. Players of the previous series would want to keep that in mind while playing this version.
4. Divinity 2: Ego Draconis:
Divinity II has the same concepts of games similar to Diablo 3, where you have to complete various types of missions or quests, gain experience points and explore the world in which you are playing in. Here that world would be Rivellon, where you are playing a character whose main aim is to slay the all of the remaining Dragons, whenever they are sighted. You develop your skills from scratch in trainings schools and also learn different crafting abilities such as Enchanting, alchemy and necromancy. One remarkable feature is the characters ability to turn into a powerful dragon while in combat. Larian Studios certainly put a lot of ingenuity and imagination in the development of this version and can be clearly noticed while playing.
5. Path of Exile:
It is another fantasy world based theme, in which you end on the shores of the continent of Wraeclast which is home to many unwanted criminals. So you have to fight your way through and team up with similar exiles like yourself in order to survive in this inhospitable environment. You can choose to play as any of the 6 character classes made available to you namely the Templar, Witch, Marauder, Ranger, Shadow and Duelist. Each character you choose starts off with three major skills i.e. Strength, Intelligence and Dexterity. Unlike traditional action role-playing Diablo 3 alternatives skills can be by acquired through skill gems which have to be earned in battle. Path of Exile is available to play free online for Microsoft windows and Linux.
6. Torchlight 2:
How can we not include this famous pick, developed by Runics games in our games similar to Diablo 3 list? It consists of four main classes namely Berserker, Embermage, Outlander and Engineer, each of them has their own special fighting styles which they use in battles against monsters (for example; Embermage uses spell magic and Outlander uses range attacks to fight enemies). The character which you choose can earn experience points on defeating monsters in battle. In this second version of the Torchlight series, the character your choice has to track down and stop the evil Ember Blight who is responsible for corrupting and destroying the town of Torchlight. Another feature different from the previous version is that you now have the freedom to customize you character according to your liking, such as you can change the characters hairstyle, color, gender etc. You can play this one in single or even multiplayer mode only on Microsoft Windows platform.
Wrapping it up:
As we’ve mentioned before, this selection of energy-filled mix of mythical and magical role-playing games like Diablo 3 is sure to slake your thirst for adventure. Be sure to check for the suitable type of platforms on which the above selection can be played.