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Games like Grim Dawn

If Grim Dawn is your kind of game, the closest matches are Path of Exile, Last Epoch and Path of Exile 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its rich world setting, tactical deep customization and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Grim Dawn: 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.

2016ActionIndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 83Windowsby Crate Entertainment
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Players who liked Grim Dawn also play

Steam players who put hours into Grim Dawn also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Top pick for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    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.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Last Epoch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grim Dawn.

    Second-strongest match for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Path of Exile 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Third-strongest match for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

    2024ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Ranked #4 for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    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?

    2020ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Ranked #5 for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Ranked #6 for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Torchlight II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Grim Dawn.

    Ranked #7 for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    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.

    2012ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Grim Dawn.

    Ranked #8 for Grim Dawn fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Grim Dawn.

    For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.

    2016ActionRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Grim Dawn

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Warframe

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Grim Dawn.

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

    2015ActionAdventureRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Warhammer: Vermintide 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

    2018ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Destiny 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

    2019ActionAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Torchlight

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Grim Dawn.

    Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

    2009RPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Grim Dawn.

    EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

    2011RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    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.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Titan Quest II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Grim Dawn.

    Reviewers of Grim Dawn cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Grim Dawn.

    Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.

    2025ActionRPGEarly Access24.49 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Grim Dawn at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action with Grim Dawn.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Grim Dawn.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Grim Dawn on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Dawn.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Grim Dawn.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Grim Dawn.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Grim Dawn.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Grim Dawn

Does Grim Dawn run on Steam Deck?
Grim Dawn is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Grim Dawn cost?
Grim Dawn is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Grim Dawn have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Grim Dawn supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Grim Dawn?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Grim Dawn are Path of Exile, Last Epoch, Path of Exile 2.
Who developed Grim Dawn?
Grim Dawn was developed by Crate Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Grim Dawn.

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