Games like Path of Exile
If Path of Exile is your kind of game, the closest matches are Path of Exile 2, 1.76复古沉默 and 帝王霸业 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, dark and grim. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Path of Exile: 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.
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Path of Exile 2
WHY THIS
Shares a grim mood with Path of Exile.
Top pick for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
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.
1.76复古沉默
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
全新传奇《合击传奇》，耗时两年精心雕琢，倾尽心血打造诚意巨献！以原创剧情为灵魂的基础上，它保留了传奇的核心玩法（打怪、升级、爆装备、攻沙巴克）超级大陆为舞台🌏，秉持“不肝不氪”的友好理念🥰、不同职业的多种流派等独具特色的新内容，让游戏体验既怀旧又新奇
Lost Ark
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Path of Exile.
Ranked #4 for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
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.
Grim Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Path of Exile.
Ranked #5 for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Path of Exile.
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.
Drakensang Online
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Path of Exile.
Ranked #6 for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
Explore a world of magic and intrigue, filled with terrifying monsters and ferocious enemies! Discover the mysteries of Dracania, battle against the forces of evil and become a hero in Drakensang Online, the award-winning action RPG.
The 4th Coming
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Path of Exile.
Ranked #7 for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Path of Exile.
Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure in The 4th Coming! Inspired by classics like Diablo and Ultima Online. The action of the game takes place in a medieval-fantasy world where the player plays a character with his characteristics, skills, spells and equipments.
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares a grim mood with Path of Exile.
Ranked #8 for Path of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Path of Exile
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Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
WHY THIS
Shares crafting system and an immersive mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Path of Exile.
Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares a grim mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Torchlight
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Path of Exile.
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.
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Path of Exile.
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.
Borderlands 2
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Path of Exile.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Path of Exile.
A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?
Chronicon
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Path of Exile.
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Path of Exile.
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Dota 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Path of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Path of Exile.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
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Frequently asked about Path of Exile
- Does Path of Exile run on Steam Deck?
- Path of Exile is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is Path of Exile free to play?
- Yes — Path of Exile is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Path of Exile have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Path of Exile supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Path of Exile?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Path of Exile are Path of Exile 2, 1.76复古沉默, 帝王霸业.
- Who developed Path of Exile?
- Path of Exile was developed by Grinding Gear Games.
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 Path of Exile.
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