Games like Path of Exile 2
If Path of Exile 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Path of Exile, Grim Dawn and Last Epoch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, 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 →Path of Exile 2 is an action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast, released by Grinding Gear Games in 2024 at $29.99 USD. The game supports cooperative play for up to six players and is playable on Steam Deck. Core mechanics include dungeon crawling, boss encounters, crafting, and gem socketing for character customization. Players explore and progress through expansive skill trees and build crafting systems. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric gothic world with rich detail, and praise the boss designs as spectacular and visually impressive. The game holds a 76% positive rating based on 89,636 Steam reviews. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, dark, grim, and punishing, with a tense atmosphere throughout.
About Path of Exile 2: 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.
Players who liked Path of Exile 2 also play
Steam players who put hours into Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile
WHY THIS
Shares a grim mood with Path of Exile 2.
Top pick for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Grim Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Path of Exile 2.
Second-strongest match for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares skill tree customization and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Third-strongest match for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Lost Ark
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
No Rest for the Wicked
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation and a dark mood with Path of Exile 2.
Ranked #6 for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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?
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares dungeon crawling, real time combat, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Ranked #7 for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Ranked #8 for Path of Exile 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Path of Exile 2
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Warframe
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Path of Exile 2.
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Grim Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Path of Exile
WHY THIS
Shares a grim mood with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares skill tree customization and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Fallout 76
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Path of Exile 2.
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Path of Exile 2.
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?
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares dungeon crawling, real time combat, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Nother: an indie souls-like
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Path of Exile 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
Enter the dangerous open world of Nother.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Path of Exile 2 at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Path of Exile 2.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Path of Exile 2.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Path of Exile 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Path of Exile 2.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Path of Exile 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Path of Exile 2.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Path of Exile 2.
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.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Path of Exile 2.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares skill tree customization and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
No Rest for the Wicked
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
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.
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares dungeon crawling, real time combat, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Path of Exile 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Path of Exile 2.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Frequently asked about Path of Exile 2
- Does Path of Exile 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Path of Exile 2 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 Path of Exile 2 cost?
- Path of Exile 2 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Path of Exile 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Path of Exile 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Path of Exile 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Path of Exile 2 are Path of Exile, Grim Dawn, Last Epoch.
- Who developed Path of Exile 2?
- Path of Exile 2 was developed by Grinding Gear Games.
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