Author: Akaash Sharma

Some of the best and most addictive mobile games are those that have a simple concept done very well and that’s exactly what Alto’s Adventure is. It’s essentially a snowboarding game where along your journey, you grind rooftops and leap over various structures while trying to stay on your board. The real treat here is the incredible art style and music that goes on while you play. The game has also been remastered for Apple Arcade and if you’ve already reached a certain level, you can carry your progress over.

Asphalt 8 is an app store classic, so playing Airborne+ should be a no-brainer. The game uses real car models and fairly realistic graphics (especially for a mobile game) but lets you use them in a way that would have to be death-defying in real life. Like a Burnout or a Wreckfest, Asphalt 8: Airborne+ encourages gamers to take their opponents out in order to get to the finish line first. You can also play with your friends or in a group of a dozen online, which makes this a must-play mobile multiplayer selection among the best Apple Arcade games.

Casual games where you perform tasks that might be mundane in real life but are therapeutic through a screen have become very popular over the years and Assemble With Care is one of the best games in that genre. You play as Maria who restores antiques for the locals of a small town. Not only is it incredibly satisfying to take the steps to fix any given item, but the items also mean a great deal to their owners. The game’s soothing color palette is the perfect finishing touch.

As we mentioned, mobile gaming has come a hell of a long way. Playing a fully-fledged RPG was unthinkable initially but now it’s the norm. Cat Quest II takes advantage of that fact to give gamers an insight into an open world inhabited purely by cats and dogs. You can either switch between a cat and a dog or get a friend to join and make it a co-op adventure. This feline-themed action RPG is a cute and deeper-than-expected adventure for those seeking the best Apple Arcade games.

The original Crossy Road was essentially an updated, chicken-centric remake of Frogger but Crossy Road Castle takes things up to a whole new level. Instead of crossing a road, now you’re tasked with traversing a never-ending tower and seeing how high you can get, before trying to beat that score all over again. What’s great here is you can play with up to three friends too.

Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, Dead Cells+ is a game that might seem tricky just based on its art style, darker tone, and messier display, but it’s easy to get the hang of once you make the leap. It’s a “Roguevania” that has a real feel of difficulty to it and is genuinely a challenge to get through, which is sometimes missing from many mobile games. The levels are procedurally generated, which means that they change a little every time you die. This side-scroller is amazing on consoles and it’s equally great on mobile, which is why it’s an essential pick on our list of the best Apple Arcade games.

Disney Melee Mania does pretty much exactly what it says on the tin. The game boasts a colorful cast of characters from your favorite franchises, like Buzz Lightyear, Frozone, Mickey Mouse, Elsa, and more. This one sees them and the likes of them battling it out in teams of three until a winner is crowned and it’s a lot of fun for the whole family.

The sequel to Enter the Gungeon switches things up a little, trading in the top-down view to becoming a 2D dungeon climber that can get chaotic at times, but those are the runs that you remember the most. With your gun changing every few minutes, it’s difficult to learn runs and perfect each level, but that challenge is the heart of the fun.

If the name Hironobu Sakaguchi means anything to you, then you know that Fantasian is a must-play. Sakaguchi is the original creator of the legendary Final Fantasy series and this offering from his studio Mistwalker will appeal to fans too because it’s a turn-based Japanese RPG. There’s a great story, a great combat system, and great graphics here to keep you hooked at every turn. Playing this through will blow your mind at how far mobile gaming has come.

Horizon Chase 2 brings arcade racing fun across dozens of racing tracks in various countries and cars that you can customize both cosmetically and in terms of their statistics too. The gameplay feels intense and the sense of speed really comes through, which is something even some of the best sim racing games lack.

Human Fall Flat+ is a game that sees you control a character that functions sort of like a drunk toddler. You can run, jump and grab with each arm and these are the mechanics that will get you through all of the levels. Getting to the end of each level involves tricky parkour across strange structures, solving puzzles that involve electrical wires, and getting across bodies of water, which is all simple on paper but harder when your character can only move so swiftly. The high levels of humor this game delivers and its trippy physics make it an essential go-to on this list of the best Apple Arcade games.

The usual LEGO games that people know are their versions of massive franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic World, and Indiana Jones, to name just a few. But this Builder’s Journey game for Apple Arcade is a completely different kind of experience from those games. This is all about solving puzzles and is backed by a touching story of a father and a son trying to make their way through the world.

Dinosaur Polo Club has done what few manage to do in making a focused game about road infrastructure management incredibly addicting and engaging. As traffic begins piling up and the roads expand, the intensity genuinely does increase until you fail and it’s time to start all over again.

If you’ve played the Monster Hunter games and so you think you’ll know just what to expect here, you might want to think again. Monster Hunter Stories+ is actually a Pokémon-esque game about taming monsters and raising them to fight by your side. The game was initially released on the DS but this Apple Arcade version brings all of the fun over to your mobile screen.

NUTS – A Surveillance Mystery is a game that allows for a peaceful escape from the monotony of the real world. This game is all about unlocking a squirrel-based mystery in “Melmoth Forest,” all through the tracking and recording of squirrels. Here, you’re given a particular mission and it’s up to you how you go about it, making for an experience that will capture you for hours at a time.

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm puts you in the world of “Gaia,” which feels sort of like a world inspired by Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact, and other games of the sort. Don’t worry about not having played the first game, because this one is set 1,000 years before it. With this Apple Arcade game, you’ll go on quests, fight battles and solve puzzles to try to save the world from its demise.

For those that like to use their imagination and creative skills the most with gaming, Pocket Build+ allows players to craft an entire island, if that’s what they please. It’s a sandbox game that puts no pressure or confinements on you to stick to a story, pay attention to lore or die over and over again in battles to figure out a strategy. Just kick back and build to your heart’s desire.

Since its first release in the mid-1990s, Rayman has been an underrated protagonist in gaming, boasting some of the best and most nostalgic games of that era. With Rayman Mini, you can bring all of that old-school fun to your phone screen and fingertips. This game sees Rayman shrink down to the size of an ant, which only makes the adventure that much bigger. There are dozens of levels to work through here.

Really Bad Chess+ isn’t necessarily bad chess, just chess with a twist on the rules. Instead of the usual pieces, players are given one king and 15 other pieces are selected based on the player’s skill level. These shake the rules up and open up a whole new world of possibility for players who like chess but want something different or players that are new to chess in its entirety.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a bit of an Apple Arcade classic. It’s such a unique offering that some have described it as an album in game form and you’ll have to give it a good try to truly understand what that means. Just like a good album, the experience can fly by but is also arguably even better on replays.

Developed by Agens and Room 8, Skate City is probably not only the best skating game on Apple Arcade but the best skating game that you can play on a mobile device, period. The game is just as much about pulling off the best tricks as it is about relaxing and checking out Barcelona, L.A., and Oslo.

A good zombie game is good by any standards and Survival Z fits the mark. The game is classic survival, putting you up against an army of enemies with the task of stopping them at any cost. The gameplay also involves making strategic decisions when it comes to setting up traps and upgrading equipment.

The Oregon Trail is the remake of the classic strategy game, modernizing it for today in a way that even fans of the original should be able to appreciate and enjoy.

Golf games have a head start on smaller devices like mobiles because they don’t require massive screens or great specs to enjoy. A game like WHAT THE GOLF? takes advantage of that fact and spins the concept on his head, offering something like a Really Bad Chess+ for the sport. The game questions the limits of what a golf game actually consists of and sometimes the only similarities to a standard game are putting a golf ball in a hole, with everything else liable to wacky change.

The only limitation of a game like Wonderbox is your own imagination. Here, as long as you’re letting your creativity flow, you’re doing things right. On top of that, the game gives you the freedom to create your own hero and become whatever you want to be, whether that’s an explorer, fighter, or archaeologist.

To kick off this list of the best racing games for PS4, for hardcore racing fans, Assetto Corsa Competizione features racing with GT3 and GT4 cars. Many consider it to be the best competitive racing sim out there while some think there’s a little less meat on the bone than the average sim. There’s no denying that it’s worth trying for its realistic car physics and how addicting it can be to shave milliseconds off of lap times.

Set in a fictional open world called “Paradise City,” Burnout Paradise Remastered lets players free roam or enter other modes like races or cops and robbers. The game’s decision to have an open world was a strange one at first for the style of racing it goes for and while some were iffy about it, it did it incredibly well and has its fair share of other game modes anyway.

This remake of Crash Team Racing surprised even fans of the original game with how faithful it was to the 1999 original. If you don’t mind a bit of a learning curve and games that are genuinely tough to win, then this is one of the best options out there for family fun. The game without a doubt borrows a lot of inspiration from Mario Kart, but it’s far from a carbon copy and more than holds its own as one of the best racing games for PS4 suited for gamers of all ages.

Dirt racing isn’t for everyone, but if you like the feeling of a perfect drift through a corner, getting air, and doing all of this in all kinds of dynamic weather, then DIRT 5 is the choice for you. This game in particular entry in the classic series is well-liked for how vibrant it is and how fun it is to just pick up and play.

The main criticism that this game gets is that little changed from the previous year, but if you’re jumping straight into the series, it still makes an excellent entry point. F1 22 is ideal for gamers who are fans of racing games and want to take things to the next level. That’s not to say you can’t have fun being a beginner here, but the learning curve will be a little tougher.

Gran Turismo came out a little over a year ago now (2022) and with time, the franchise has proved to still be the giant in racing. It’s not without its flaws, namely some of the race payouts versus the price of some cars and the lack of options for some cars, but even with all of that, it’s still tough to find a better all-around racing sim. The game still gets updated regularly with new menus and cars and some certainly prefer the more online-friendly Gran Turismo Sport, but GT7 will continue to be a titan for the foreseeable future as a top recommendation for the best racing games for PS4.

Released in 2022 and developed by Codemasters, GRID Legends takes everything that its predecessor did and adds to it for a fun game that’s packed with more content than most could dream of. The game boasts over 130 tracks and more than 100 vehicles to race with. While the latter might not seem like a lot compared to the aforementioned GT7 which boasts nearly 500 cars, the cars here range from your standard sports cars to semi-trailers and stadium trucks.

A game based on the Hot Wheels toys felt like a no-brainer when it was announced and it had fans wondering why it hadn’t happened sooner. In a third-person perspective, you race other opponents on crazy tracks with loops and sharp turns and it all can happen in someone’s living room. The other great part of this game is the track editor where you can build your own tracks.

This is one of the lesser-known games on this list, but it’s easily one of the most fun ways to spend time gaming as a racing fan. What’s unique about this game is that like most racing games, you use the left stick to steer, but here the right stick, a.k.a. the drift stick, plays a factor too. Combining both for the perfect approach to every corner becomes addictive after a while.

Grand Prix motorcycle racing is a sport that’s a little less popular than your average racing sports that feature cars, but it makes for a great translation to gaming. MotoGP 22 packs the fun, intensity, and chaos of the sport and puts it right into your hands in a very immersive experience. There are over 120 riders to choose from and if you want to take a little history lesson, there are dozens of champions to take you through that too.

It’s tough to have a conversation about top-quality racing games without Need For Speed getting at least a nod. Hot Pursuit beat out big games in Forza Motorsport 4, Gran Turismo 5, and more at the Game Critic Awards for Best Racing Game. The game in particular takes a look at the dynamic between the law and outlaw drivers and explores that dynamic very well, making for some cool moments during its intense gameplay.

Ubisoft approached the racing game genre with a unique gimmick that’s pretty damn cool when you experience its execution first-hand. The Crew 2 produces the best version of that signature gameplay style by giving you the power to instantly switch between cars, motorcycles, powerboats, and planes during varied types of on and off-road competitions. This game’s massive open-world can be a bit daunting and the always online requirement may be a problem for some, but The Crew 2 provides enough great features for racing game fans to consider.

For a game that offers some of the best variety out there while maintaining great detail in most of those facets, try out Project CARS 2. The developers of this game take great pride in paying attention to detail, from everything from the weather to the temperature of the track. The online mode is also heavily inspired by esports, with an online ranking system and online championships.

The WipEout Omega Collection encompasses remasters of 2008’s WipEout HD (and its Fury expansion) and 2012’s WipEout 2048, which are widely considered two of the best games in the series. The WipEout series has always been a lot of fun to those privy to it. It features anti-gravity racing in vehicles that feel a little more like spaceships and really add to the futuristic atmosphere of the game. Fans of futuristic arcade racers have a super valid pick here for the best racing games for PS4.

If you’re already a fan of the WipEout games, a collection of a couple of which was mentioned earlier, then Redout 2 is essentially a modern take on it. Like that series, this game values futuristic racing and exhilarating speed. This is great for everyone because if you want to pick up and play the game’s fun, plus if you’re willing to put some hours in, there’s a way to get very skilled at it too.

Super Impossible Road is one of the most unique racing games out there. The idea is that during a race, you create your own shortcuts so that you have the best chance at winning. Not much is off of the table here, with knocking your fellow racers off of the track encouraged. For those that love the racing genre but are a little bored with the current selection, Super Impossible Road should scratch the itch. 

For as many great Sonic The Hedgehog games as there are out there, the fact that their attempt at a kart-racing game is one of the fan favorites in recent memory says a lot. If you’ve played Crash Team Racing (which appears earlier on this list), Mario Kart, or any other racer in this lane, you might think you know what to expect and for the most part, that might be true, but this game does offer some great co-operative gameplay where working together is what counts.

Even if you’re not an arcade racing fan, Trackmania Turbo might have what it takes to turn you around. The game was developed by Ubisoft Nadeo and puts emphasis on speed and stunts. What more could you want? There are over 200 tracks and you can tackle these on your own, or in a unique multiplayer mode that lets you and a friend control the same car.

For fans of the DIRT series that like a little more realism in their racing games, WRC 10 fills that void. The upgraded physics engine here and the attention to detail are what make this game great. What makes this game special is its 50th-anniversary mode that takes players through key moments from the World Rally Championship throughout the years.

In your average sim, racing etiquette is a real thing and intentionally crashing into opponents is greatly frowned upon. But in Wreckfest? The more you attack your fellow drivers’ cars, the better. This game is essentially a destruction derby and your goal is to be the last man standing in one of the most chaotic driving games out there.

A lot of the positions on this list are going to be highly debatable, whether you’re someone who’s finished every game in the series or has just played the games casually. But if there are a few games that everyone should agree on, Tri Force Heroes is one of them. It’s almost unanimously agreed to be the worst Zelda game ever released. Released on the 3DS in 2015, Tri Force Heroes is a multiplayer game where you and a pair of friends can play as Red, Green, or Blue Link. You can play it on your own while switching between all three characters, but that’ll only take the main bit of fun away.

Though, as we mentioned, the series started off with a bang with the first-ever Zelda game, its immediate sequel didn’t get the same reception from fans or critics. The second Zelda game switched up the formula a lot, making it a side-scroller in favor of the top-down view from the original. If that were the only problem, it would probably be remembered much more favorably amongst fans, but there were other glaring issues. Fans found it frustrating to play, not just because of the insane level of difficulty but the lack of direction.

The first-ever multiplayer game in the Zelda series, Four Swords, doesn’t get talked about enough, largely because of it being an extension that came with A Link To The Past and people confusing it with Four Swords Adventures. You can play with up to three other clones of Link across the four dungeons where you’ll solve puzzles and compete to see who can get the most rupees, although, in the long run, you’re all working together. The plot here is that Link pulls the “Four Sword” out, which creates copies of him, and you must all work together to save Zelda from the evil Vaati.

Released in North America in 2004, Four Swords Adventures is the sequel to the previously mentioned game. This time, instead of rescuing Zelda, your objective is to bring peace back to Hyrule after Shadow Link takes over. That makes five Links in the game. Even when you’re done battling Shadow Link, you and your friends can battle it out to see who comes out on top. You can play this one solo, but it takes most of the fun out of it. Unfortunately, back in the day, getting three friends together with three consoles and three-link cables was quite the task.

Released in 2007, Phantom Hourglass is an important one in this series because it was the first game exclusive to the DS, which meant that it was able to take full advantage of the touch controls, letting players solve puzzles on the touchscreen. Unfortunately, that’s where the fun ends for a lot of people. The dungeons and gameplay fall short for a lot of people relative to the other games on this list.

Released two years after Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks is its direct sequel. This game comes with a lot of cool tricks. Operating the train was fun, but got old after a while. It was also the first game to feature Link’s Phantom companion. There was a feature where you could blow into the DS’ microphone to use “Spirit Pipes” and Whirlwind, but again, once the novelty wore off, it just got annoying, especially being in a nosy environment. Spirit Tracks is still a good game, but placing it here in the 13th spot on this list speaks to the greatness of the series as a whole.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was released in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii. As much as you loved Zelda, if you weren’t a fan of the Wii, using the remote as a weapon (and specifically the Wii Motion Plus), then this was never going to be one of your favorites. With that being said, an HD remaster for the game was released and it boasts more traditional controls, which remedies the main motion control issues people originally had with this game. Although, the gameplay is made for swinging a Joy-Con around if you actually enjoyed swinging your controller around like a “Master Sword.”

As we get into this middle range, it’d be tough to call The Minish Cap one of the worst Zelda games ever released, but it’s far from the best. Developed by Capcom and Flagship, it introduced enough new things for it to be entertaining in the series and feel like a refreshing new entry for hardcore fans, notably the ability for Link to shrink in size, but in the grand scheme of things, the game doesn’t do enough to stand out against some tough competition.

Released in 2006, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess marked the series’ last tenure with the GameCube and its introduction to the Wii. This is where the list starts getting tricky because while this game is great, it’s tough to put it above so many other games in the series that are also great along with being innovative. Twilight Princess is mostly remembered for being one of the darker games in the series and for doing everything by the book. An HD version of the game was released for the Wii U in 2016, which is the obvious and preferred way to play this dark Zelda adventure.

Whatever you think about it, Link’s Awakening is always going to be a special entry in the series because it marked the first Zelda game on a handheld console. The game has seen three iterations; the original from 1993, its DX relaunch in 1998 for the Game Boy Colour, and its HD remaster for the Switch. The latter of those is certainly the best way to play the game because along with the graphics update came improvements to inventory, more items to find, and more.

This game was released in 2001. It was inevitable that Nintendo was going to try the Pokémon format of releasing two games together that are technically separate and their own entities but need each other to be complete. All in all, it worked pretty well here. In Ages, you have the ability to travel through time with Link, and in Seasons (you guessed it!), you can change the season. Depending on how much you liked using Game Boy link cables and passwords to get the full benefit of both games, you could put this higher.

A Link Between Worlds is the sequel to A Link To The Past, which appears a little later on this list. Some people make the complaint about this game that it feels a little too much like A Link To The Past rather than its own game, but if you’re a fan of that one, that becomes a pro. In many ways, if this game were released a little earlier in the series, it might not be so high on this list, but because of what came before it, it felt like a nostalgia trip with multiple nods to older features which was welcome in 2013.

And here’s the one that started it all. For many people who were there from the very beginning, this one might be impossible to top, but we think it would be discrediting developers far too much to say they never again reached the height they did with the series’ original entry. Although it’s strange to think about now, this game was very innovative when it was first released in the mid-1980s, but that’s how influential it was. This one is inarguably one of the best video games of all time.

After the second Zelda game disappointed most, A Link To The Past was a much-needed return to what made the series so great in the first place, including the top-down perspective that drew so many gamers to it in the first place. It is almost as historically important to the franchise as the first game. A Link To The Past introduced us to parallel worlds, Link’s ability to run and move diagonally and so many more key factors. It was everything that Zelda II: Adventure of Link should have been.

Released in North America in 2003, The Wind Waker, as the name suggests, puts you and Link on a ship called the King of Red Lions to traverse the seas. Going with cell-shading for the art style was definitely a risk that paid off. The original version itself holds up, let alone the HD remake for the Wii U. This game is credited for boasting one of the better storylines of any game in the series, but mostly, it did a good job of switching up the formula and pleasing fans at the same time.

Released in 1998, Ocarina of Time is widely considered to be one of the best games ever released on the N64 and one of the best of all time. If any other series had a game of this quality, it would likely take the top spot, but that just speaks volumes about the Zelda franchise as a whole. Ocarina of Time introduced Zelda diehards to a third-person perspective, a 3D open world, and a targeting system. But it isn’t just that those features are in the game, they’re actually done incredibly well. 

This game is the direct sequel to Ocarina of Time and was released just a year later. Even taking away that handicap, it’s incredible. There’s a mechanic in this game where the moon will crash into Termine in 3 days of game time and you can’t stop it unless you’ve done the right things in-game. It adds a suspenseful layer to the gameplay and gives the game an interesting element that isn’t present in other entries. The 3D remake released for the 3DS in 2015 is definitely worth a try.

Released in 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most recent original main series entry in the series and it’s almost unanimously agreed that it’s close to being the best game in the series. It’s not controversial to go a couple of steps further and call it one of the greatest games ever made. Nintendo found the perfect balance of revamping “Hyrule,” adding detailed new features, and still delivering the classic feel that the very first few games in the series did. Breath of the Wild allows for creativity like never before and for a series to take a giant leap like this, multiple decades into its existence is insane. What we have here is one of the greatest games of all time and a testament to the excellence of Nintendo and its green tunic-wearing hero.

Leave it to the wizards at Nintendo and longtime Zelda series project manager Eiji Aonuma to present a new adventure within the framework of Breath of the Wild and make it even better than ever. Tears of the Kingdom feels like that much-needed next step that Majora’s Mask played in conjunction with Ocarina of Time. Link’s ongoing struggles against Ganondorf place him in a version of Hyrule where vast locales exist in the sky. In order to retrieve Princess Zelda, players find themselves embarking on a new epic open-world journey where Link has gained the ability to reverse time on objects, stick them together, and create all-new weapons thanks to a new fusion ability. The wondrous exploration featured in Breath of the Wild coupled with all the new mechanics that make creating everything so joyful come together so nicely in the undisputed best Zelda game of all time.

Apex Legends is a battle royale and one that was part of the initial wave of big ones like Fortnite and PUBG. Where they stood out amongst the bunch was letting players pick from heroes that had their own set of special abilities and making crafting together a squad a unique experience. The game still thrives today as it approaches its seventeenth season and not only is the battle royale mode still popular, but arenas are a big hit for competitive players. This free-to-play juggernaut should be in everyone’s rotation of the best shooting games for PS4.

After a bit of a shaky launch day, Battlefield 4 has grown to become one of the favorite Battlefield games amongst hardcore fans of the series, at least in a more modern era. The campaign is short but the multiplayer is where the game really shines, with Levolution’s great physics being a big part of that. With a lively online community that still hopes into this military shooter on the regular, Battlefield 4’s explosive skirmishes easily paint it as one of the best shooting games for PS4.

With all due respect to PUBG and H1Z1, Fortnite is the clear titan in the wave of battle royales that’s still booming today. It’s a third-person shooter and even if you find yourself handy with shooters in general, trying to master the gunfights in Fortnite can be a handful, especially if you mix in the building factor. The game is still a lot of fun and with the recent addition of “Creative 2.0,” the possibilities are only expanding.

What’s great about Call of Duty remaster is its inclusion of both the fan-favorite single-player and multiplayer modes. did in fact include the multiplayer. The original game featured a masterfully done, intense campaign that set the pace for an entire era of gaming to come after it and this remaster does a uniquely incredible job of remaining faithful to it and only enhancing it.

Although fans have been clamoring for a remake of Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer mode or even its spec ops mode for a long, long time now, the 2020 remaster of the campaign was enough to hold some people over. Even putting nostalgia aside, this is one of the better FPS experiences out there and holds up to this day. Both of the Call of Duty remasters we’ve chosen to show some love to are perfect options for gamers searching for the best shooting games for PS4.

Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by 505 Games, Control puts you in the shoes of Jesse Faden, who’s in charge of studying phenomena that defy the laws of reality. That should give you an idea about the direction that the game goes. The shooting here is great but you’ll find that towards the later half of the game, you’ll end up using your other abilities just as much, if not more than your gun.

When Destiny 2 came about, casual fans were welcomed to it, but many hardcore fans weren’t happy about their progress from the first game being reset. With some incredible expansion packs, the developers have wiped away most of that for one of the best PvE experiences out there. This game is a looter shooter at its core where you upgrade your equipment after defeating enemies so that you can defeat more formidable threats.

To say that the original series of DOOM games from the 90s are held in high regard wouldn’t quite do them justice. So the fact that id Software and Bethesda Softworks’ 2016 iteration of the game is arguably the best of the bunch is high praise. It gets the balance between the feel of the old game and newer elements spot on and is more than a worthy addition to the series.

Like its predecessor, DOOM Eternal is exactly what an iconic series from decades ago should be in the modern era. If you like the aforementioned DOOM game but have more of an appreciation for storytelling as well as all-out action, then Eternal should be right up your alley.

When it comes to the upper echelon of first-person shooters, Far Cry 3 truly ticks all of the boxes. Its graphics make you feel like you’re really on an island. Its combination of stealth gameplay and aggressive gameplay has been greatly influential. And of course, its antagonist Vaas Montenegro is one of the most memorable in the last couple of decades of gaming. Even if you jump into Far Cry 3 expecting an all-time great shooter, you’ll still come out blown away.

Hunt: Showdown is a first-person shooter which sees players become bounty hunters, trying to kill a mythical monster. You can either play by yourself or with up to two friends, aiming to hunt down one of the game’s multiple bosses and fighting your way through a hellacious environment the entire time. The game’s second mode is a short battle royale mode. The game continues to be praised for the tension that arises while playing.

For a classic FPS that deals with fighting waves of zombies, look no further than Killing Floor 2. You can play either on your own or with a bunch of friends and the enemy count depends upon this. If you’re bringing more friends along with you for the ride, they’ll need to be able to hold their own. There’s somewhat of a plot here that ties into the first game but there’s essentially no reason you can’t dive in, fire off a bunch of rounds and have fun.

Killzone fans will know that Shadow Fall was a slight deviation from the previous games in the series that was met with somewhat of a mixed reaction. Most of the criticism was directed at the fact that the story left something to be desired but if you can put that to the side a little and appreciate elements like the shooting (with a stealth aspect) and the graphics, this is a special experience.

This remake of the 2005 Resident Evil has received universal acclaim and will forever be regarded as one of the better games to come out in 2023 just like the original was one of the best games of its era. Fans are loving the few changes that were made and appreciated what stayed the same, so it seems a perfect balance was found. In general, this game is greatly immersive and tense for as long as it lasts. As Leon S. Kennedy, you’ll be responsible for rescuing the president’s daughter and blasting hordes of monstrous cult members during his confidential mission. As far as remakes go, this one’s well deserving of being classified as one of the best shooting games for PS4.

The Resident Evil series has been so legendary that having just one of its games on this list would have been wrong. The fact that Village is the eighth main entry in the series and it still raises the bar in certain aspects is crazy. The game boasts some of the more frightening moments of the entire franchise’s history and switches the pace enough that the entire game is enthralling and not just specific sections.

POST VOID is such an attack on the senses. The visual flourishes of this bombastic FPS will blow your mind and probably make you a bit too sick if your eyes are sensitive to all the madness it produces on your screen. But if you’re up for it, embrace the insane and unforgettable ride this game will take you on. This retro FPS keeps things simple – get to the end of every stage and try to do it in a single run. This hypnotic FPS is perfect for this list of the best shooting games for PS4.

When it comes to sniping and stealth, the Sniper Elite series, as evidenced by the name, has always had those elements in a chokehold. The fifth game in the series only elevates things further, with intricate environmental design, weapon customization like never before, and better gameplay than ever before.

SUPERHOT is one of the most unique games on this list for the way its mechanics work. It’s set up like a traditional FPS, but time only moves at regular speed when you do. If you’re still, time moves very slowly, which gives you a chance to assess the situation and take out enemies in the most creative and badass way possible, while ducking bullets too. If you have a VR headset with your PS4, you have to try out SUPERHOT VR.

From beginning to end, Titanfall 2’s campaign mode puts you in numerous imaginative environments. What Titanfall 2 lacks in a short, albeit solid story for its plot, it makes up for with a good multiplayer portion that boasts an extended progression system. There’s a reason why this was the shooter of the year for many in 2016.

Siege is a game that took standard multiplayer modes where teamwork was key and really elevated them in every way imaginable. Most of the game modes, or at least the more popular game modes, put an emphasis on communication and cooperation amongst teammates, working together within their own roles towards a collective goal. Environmental destruction is also a big part of the game here, adding to the realism and upping the stakes.

Shooting is a massive part of every single one of the Uncharted games, but to call them shooters don’t do them justice at all. This series is one of the best in all of gaming and is an engrossing adventure from the start to what we now know is a finish after Neil Druckmann confirmed the series is over. Every single game has high-stakes moments and cinematic sequences that we hope to see on the big screen one day but for now, you can play them out in your living room. This collection compiles the first three games. And once you’re done with that trilogy, you might as well hop into Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.

Now for a game you might not have heard of directly if you’re a casual gamer, but one that undoubtedly influenced many games you’ve played since it released. Vanquish made giant strides in the 3D shooter genre and is praised for how action-packed it is, its visual style, and its epic boss battles. For gameplay alone, PlatinumGames’ Vanquish deserves a spot on this list.

The Wolfenstein series is set in an alternate history where the Second World War brought about a victory for the Nazis. This puts you in Europe in the 1960s in the shoes of William Blazkowicz, a Polish/Jewish American spy hellbent on stopping the Nazis from ruling the world. The character development here is great, especially in contrast to previous games which didn’t focus on it so much. The game shines when it comes to an interesting narrative, engaging characters, and fun combat. If you’re a fan, there’s also a great sequel you should try…

…which also made it onto the list! The New Colossus took everything that The New Order did in 2014 and repeated it three years later. The game boasts some of the most fun firefights you’re ever going to experience and the fact that Nazis are on the other end of it only makes it that much better. For a game that makes you feel like John Wick on steroids, check out The New Colossus.

World War Z was praised specifically for its shooting mechanics, which help it stand out amongst games where you’re fighting hordes of zombies. You do this in locations like Rome, Tokyo, New York, and other big cities. Aftermath is the upgraded version that introduces new locations, characters, and a first-person mode.

Last but not least, developed by and published by Rebellion Developments, Zombie Army 4 is a spinoff to the Sniper Elite series that had a couple of games earlier on the list. Although the plot isn’t the most well-written masterpiece out there, in terms of a fun shooter that you can play with a bunch of friends, this is right up there.

NASCAR meets Mario Kart might sound strange on paper, but EA Sports did a decent job of mixing the concepts of both. There are power-ups that you can use and there are a bunch of fictional, fantasy tracks to have fun on. This is one of the wackier NASCAR games that was made but it’s remembered fondly enough to earn a place on this list.

This game brought a massive change to the series of games that came before it, mostly to the delight of fans. There was a career/story mode called “Fight to the Top,” plus the addition of other tiers meant that players had multiple levels to progress through. The multiplayer left a little to be desired but doesn’t take away much from a stellar game.

Yet another EA Sports NASCAR game, NASCAR 09 came at a time when many were expressing their dissatisfaction with the series. For some, NASCAR 09 was a solid enough entry that it changed minds, but for many, it was too little too late. This game allowed players to tweak their cars to a great extent, plus NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon was part of the career mode.

Developed by Monster Games and released in 2019, NASCAR Heat 4 is the kind of game that many fans of racing games have been waiting for for years. It has great physics that make it feel very realistic and more than three dozen racetracks with over 150 different NASCAR teams and drivers to choose from.

NASCAR Dirt to Daytona had the kind of progression that gamers had wanted for a while, boasting the ability to go from racing on dirt to the big leagues. You do this not only by winning races but keeping sponsors happy and building a reputation for yourself.

As the name of the game implies, EA Sports added an interesting feature to their 2005 NASCAR game that emphasized the importance of teamwork like never before. In this game, players were able to radio their teammates and ask them to block for them and even switch to their car so they could control themselves. It was a cool feature that only widened the scope of NASCAR games.

Perhaps it was the pressure from the other NASCAR game series that was becoming popular at the time, but with NASCAR Thunder 2002, EA Games stepped it up in a few different ways for one of their best NASCAR games ever. They added a bunch of tracks, allowed alternate paint schemes on cars, licensed the entire schedule, and added a career mode.

Developed by 704Games and published by Motorsport Games, NASCAR Heat 5 truly feels like the next generation of NASCAR games. Some prefer NASCAR Heat 4, but for us, this installment only takes what that game brought and adds to it, even if it’s only incremental, which it got some criticism for.

This technically isn’t a NASCAR game, nor does it feel like one, but it was inspired by NASCAR’s Daytona International Speedway event and is a NASCAR game in spirit. Daytona USA, released in 1994, was also incredibly influential for driving games in general, with some surprising features considering its year of release. For example, it would record how you drove in the first lap of a race and use that to determine your skill level and the difficulty of the game for the rest of the race.

When NASCAR Racing 2002 Season came out, it was hard to argue that there was a better racing game out there at all, let alone another NASCAR game. Papyrus knocked it out of the park with their 2002 effort and despite it not selling as well as its predecessor, it was a forward step for the genre.

NASCAR 07 took what the aforementioned NASCAR 06: Total Team Control did and improved on it – albeit only a little. But this is EA of course. The main thing that this game did was add a sense of speed, which they did with the pace of gameplay and a blurring effect that added some immersion and realism to the things.

This might not come as a surprise to many. Gran Turismo 5 is the second game on this list to not be a NASCAR game and although it doesn’t feature NASCAR in the largest capacity – there are only a handful of tracks and vehicles – it does it quite well and of course, has a bunch of other things to offer. It’s a perfect one to try if you want a taste of NASCAR in a more palatable way with more on the table.

Considering it was only released shortly after the turn of the millennium, Papyrus’ NASCAR Racing 4 was a massively important NASCAR game and had a level of detail that’s pretty unbelievable looking back, including but not limited to great car physics like going airborne and flipping, paint schemes and a bunch of famous tracks all available. It also introduced 24-bit color.

For many people’s money, this is the best NASCAR game out there. Truth be told, at this point in the list, you can make an argument that any of these games could take the top sport. NASCAR Thunder 2004 had all of the great features you’d expect from a racing game in 2003. It also introduced something called “Grudges and Alliances,” which essentially helped you make enemies and friends during a race who would act accordingly, adding some fun to the races. There are also a bunch of different game modes like the lightning challenge where you’re put in the shoes of a driver in a race and situation that actually happened in the 2002 and 2003 Winston Cup events.

iRacing was first released in 2008 and has since been updated regularly to improve things. This game doesn’t even feature officially licensed vehicles, but the attention to detail and the sheer volume of cars, tracks, and more available here are mind-blowing. If you’re willing to look past a subscription fee and a lack of official licensing, this is easily no worse than a top three option for NASCAR sims. The focus is on online play and allows compatibility with racing wheels and gamepads. Even outside of NASCAR, this is one of the most fulfilling racing experiences out there and is a must-try for fans of racing games.

Last but not least is NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, which a large portion of the fanbase considers to be the gold standard for these kinds of games, influencing even iRacing which it provided the base code for. Despite recently passing its 20-year anniversary, NR 2003 still gets modded today. It included every single one of the 2003 season tracks and it established a new standard with these kinds of games. It was Papyrus’ final game before the rights were sold to EA and to this day, fans lament for what the series could have been.

Not only is the Bravely Default II series like the Final Fantasy franchise in so many ways, but it actually started out as a Final Fantasy game before it branched out to be its own project. It’s now considered a spiritual successor instead and a worthy one at that. If you’re a fan of the earlier FF games that were turn-based, try this one out.

Like Bravely Default, Chrono Trigger is also made by Square Enix, the developer/publisher behind FF. It didn’t quite start out as a Final Fantasy game, but it actually got Final Fantasy VII pushed back due to how big it was getting. This is widely regarded not just as a great Japanese RPG but as one of the better RPGs out there.

Developed by CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 saw a turbulent release in 2020 after years of anticipation. A lot of those bugs are behind it now and for fans of Final Fantasy VII, the cyberpunk setting will certainly resonate.

Yet another game by the makers of Final Fantasy, the Dragon Quest series will definitely remind FF fans of the earlier games with its bright color palette and turn-based combat, to name a couple of things. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is considered pretty unanimously to be the best offering in the entire series but if you enjoy it, the entire thing is definitely worth a try.

EarthBound had what would be described as somewhat of a cult following for a long time in the U.S. after it had about half the sales as it did in Japan. That is until the main character Ness appeared in the Super Smash Bros. series. That gave it a boost to a more well-known game and one that’s beloved by RPG fans.

Eternal Sonata has one of the more unique concepts in gaming. The game is set in a fictional world dreamed of by the late Polish pianist Frédéric Chopin. The world is inspired by his life and music and he even appears as a playable character. The battle system here can take some getting used to but once you do, it’s fun.

Tokyo RPG Factory made I Am Setsuna with the goal of emulating RPGs from what is considered by many the golden age for the genre, the 1990s. Of course, Final Fantasy boasts some of the better games in that era, so naturally, those are reflected here. Specifically, the battle system was adopted from earlier Final Fantasy games too.

It’s only natural if you’re a Final Fantasy fan that you try out Kingdom Hearts III. The games in this series are sort of a crossover between Final Fantasy and Disney/Pixar, which is as much fun as it sounds on paper. If you don’t feel like playing the previous two games in the series and want to jump straight to this one, there’s a cool thing called the memory archive that will help you catch up.

Yet another game developed and published by Square Enix, LIVE A LIVE is a great game that focuses on various different characters and their stories and then ties everything together at the end. The cool thing is that each character plays differently, so you truly feel like you’re getting a unique experience with each one. 

Avid Final Fantasy fans will know the name Hironobu Sakaguchi who worked on the Final Fantasy games from 1987 until 2006 when he founded and moved to Mistwalker. One of the first games he did there was Lost Odyssey in 2007, so naturally this feels like it could slide right into the FF series and arguably it would be one of the better, more refined games there.

If you’re a fan of both Final Fantasy and films by Studio Ghibli (who did Spirited Away), then there’s no better game for you to play than Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Studio Ghibli produced the cutscenes and character designs and in general, this is one of the best JPRGs of all time.

For those that are particular fans of FF’s older 2D games, Octopath Traveler has a really interesting 2.5D art style that will take you back a little. On top of that, the atmosphere of the game created by the soundtrack is special too. If you’re a fan, there’s a sequel ready for you to play too.

Parasite Eve follows Aya Brea, a New York police officer, as she attempts to stop someone who wants to destroy the entire planet. Fighting in this game is a lot of fun due to the unique battle system where there’s an active time bar to take into consideration amongst other things.

It’s difficult to consider a bunch of great JPRGs without mentioning one of the biggest out there, Persona 5 Royal. It’s garnered such a fanbase due to how accessible it is and how many elements of different kinds of games it does well. As well as Final Fantasy, there are things here that will remind you of Pokémon here and they’re all done well.

Developed by tri-Ace, Resonance of Fate boasts a cast of characters that rival a bunch of Final Fantasy games. For some fun gun-based combat and an intense, hectic story to tie it all together, check this one out.

Here, you play as either Yuito Sumeragi or Kassane Randall and are tasked with defending “New Himuka” from the “Others” mutants that want to consume humanity’s brains. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed game that takes place in a fictional world that rivals some of those in the Final Fantasy series.

Developed and published by Square Enix (back when they were just called Square), Secret of Mana is another vintage RPG that helped build the studio’s reputation for making great RPGs. Despite it being from 1993, it features combat in real-time. There are also a bunch of protagonists for you to choose from.

Shadow Hearts: Covenant is one of the more eccentric and oddball Japanese role-playing games on this list because unlike most games typical of the genre, it has a dark gothic kind of setting. This game takes place six months after the events of the first but you can jump straight into this one because it’s by far the best in the series.

If you’re a Final Fantasy fan and want to push yourself to play something in the same lane but a little more challenging, look no further than Shin Megami Tensei V. It follows a high school student who is transported to an apocalyptic version of Tokyo where he and his friends must get into the battle there between angels and demons to survive.

Suikoden II suffered from low sales at one point but now, nearly a quarter of a century after its release, it’s considered a cult classic. The game boasts a roster of over 1000 recruitable characters and just under half of them are actually usable in combat. There’s some strategy involved here too, with battles varying from one-on-one fights to large-scale combat.

Although the Tales series hasn’t quite reached the popularity or folklore status of the Final Fantasy series, there are some incredible hidden games to be played, namely Tales of Vesperia. This game in particular has a protagonist called Yuri Lowell who is very lovable and fun to be. The combat here is also real-time so fans of the FFVII remake will love it.

Square Enix, the makers of Final Fantasy, also made a great game called The Last Remnant, which feels a little like a Final Fantasy game in some ways. Instead of controlling a single player in battles, you control entire groups called unions, which makes a nice change that you might welcome. There’s also a very memorable protagonist you’ll become a big fan of here.

The Last Story is a great game that suffers a little because it was released only on the Nintendo Wii and at the end of its life cycle too. With that being said, if you have a Wii at home that you can dust off and use and you’ve never played this game, it’s a treat to experience. Like Lost Odyssey, this is a game by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the beloved and highly respected creator of Final Fantasy.

Some of the criticism of The Legend of Dragoon has been that it’s an RPG that’s too typical of your average releases from the genre, but if you’re a fan of Final Fantasy then perhaps something that represents the genre in that way is exactly what you’re looking for.

The Trails series is a great one and your best bet is likely starting with 2013’s Trails of Cold Steel because it’s very accessible. Make no mistake though, as an entire series, for many, this rivals the Final Fantasy series due to how good it’s been for how long it’s been going.

Most games on this list are Japanese-made role-playing games, but we’ll make an exception here for what’s considered one of the better games of all time. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will certainly appease fans of the Final Fantasy series with its character depth, immersive story, and a world that feels lived-in and is a pleasure to traverse through.

We’ve picked the third game in the series for this list because it’s the newest and is available on the Switch but you can dive in from the start too because all of the games are solid. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has a battle system that works based on how well you can chain things together which makes it enthralling and fun to get better at.

The aforementioned Xenoblade Chronicles series is actually a spiritual successor to and made by the same team as Xenogears. This one is definitely worth playing too because it’s a special one. The only downfall of this game is that the second half is told primarily through cutscenes due to restraints that the studio had at the time.

Like A Dragon is a sharp left turn in the Yakuza series but a welcome one. It combines the style of JPRGs with the flare of previous entries in the series for a compelling offering in this world that fans of Final Fantasy should try out.

Finally, developed by Falcom, is Ys VIII. The game sees you take on the role of Adol Christin, the main protagonist of the series who is totally silent, which allows your imagination to fill some holes. In a nutshell, the game has a fun combat system, interesting characters, and a pretty cool story.

Bastion is an action RPG developed by Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Where it really shines is the action, storytelling, and gameplay, leaving something to be desired in terms of looting and character classes. In the 2D, hand-painted art style, isometric game, players control The Kid as he maneuvers through fantasy worlds like cities, bogs, and forests, defeating enemies of all kinds. There’s also a narrator who does voiceover, telling us about a character’s backstory, which was added to avoid players having to read the text. It’s a great idea that’s executed pretty well and means you never feel too alone.

An isometric hack-and-slash game created by Thing Truck, Book Of Demons is like Diablo in that looting and upgrading you and your character’s equipment is key, but the premise is entirely different. This game is actually a cross between a dungeon crawler and a dueling card game, a hybrid that it pulls off really well. Players will need to collect the right cards to strengthen their deck which will help them in battle. There are three types of cards: items, spells, and artifacts, which all have different uses. The character classes here are Warrior, Mage, and Rogue. This selection is tailor-made for gamers on the lookout for games like Diablo that are super similar in look and feel.

Although the Borderlands series is unique to Diablo in its aesthetic and tone of gameplay, it does share many elements, namely fighting through hordes of enemies who drop loot that you can use to level up. For those who want something more similar to Diablo in every aspect, this might not be the one for you, but if you want some pieces of Diablo in a different game, we can’t recommend Borderlands highly enough.

The Darksiders series is inspired by the” Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” and different games in the series see players taking control of a different character. The first game focuses on War, the second features Death, and the third centers on Fury. The entire hack-and-slash action-adventure series is worth a playthrough, but it’s Darksiders II and Darksiders Genesis that look and feel most like the best games like Diablo. The games are set on post-apocalyptic earth and angels and demons fight for control of the world, with humanity on the brink of extinction. There are weapons, platforming, skills, and more.

Set in Ehb, a medieval kingdom, you’ll play here as a farmer (who you have the opportunity to name yourself) where you’ll embark on a quest that involves defeating an invading force. Although there are no character classes here, you’ll have control over tactical decisions and weapons. It’s an isometric RPG that was a little bit ahead of its time when it came out in 2002. The good news is if you’re a fan of this, there are numerous sequels to play.

With Grim Dawn, the developers stated that they wanted to take the formula that the Diablo series utilized with character development and exploration and take it to new heights. They do a good job of it, while also pushing boundaries in other areas. For example, unlike most offerings in this genre, the choices that you make during your playthrough heavily impact the events of the game and the ending. There is a dual-class system and the game’s dark and gloomy atmosphere will give you strong flashbacks to the third entry in the Diablo series. If you enjoy this one, it’s made by the same developers as Titan Quest, which appears later on this list.

The good news about this game is everyone that who plays it heralds it as one of the best in the genre. For those that have played it, it’s almost unanimously agreed that what it does in terms of presentation, and storytelling in gameplay gives the entire Diablo series a run for its money. The bad news is, at the time of writing, you can only play it properly if you live in Korea, you can play an open beta if you live in Russia, and there is a closed beta in Japan. As of right now, a VPN is the only way to play it for anyone else. However, the silver lining is that the game should be coming to Europe and North America at some time next year.

Perhaps the most popular game on this list, Grinding Gear Games’ Path Of Exile is, in many ways, a spiritual successor to the Diablo series (and specifically the second game). Anyone who jumps right into this game could be a little intimidated, but if you’re reading this list, it’s fair to assume your experience in Diablo would help you here. Path Of Exile boasts arguably the best customization options in the RPG genre. And the best part? It’s free to play, so you don’t have to spend a digital dime to get the most out of this worthy pick on our collection of the best games like Diablo.

The Sacred series shares a lot with Diablo, so much so that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a bit of a clone at first. But a deeper dive and more hours of gameplay will show you that Sacred does actually try to do its own thing despite the similarities. Either way, it’s one worth checking it for Diablo fans, especially the first game in the series. In the world of Ancaria, you’ll use magic, melee, and other abilities to defeat enemies. Some things in the world are 3D, but it’s a 2D game.

If the dungeon crawling and fantasy aspect of Diablo is what you loved most about it, then this game should be right up your alley. Shadows: Awakening is a standard offering in the dungeon-crawler genre that does have some nice extra touches. For one, there are challenging puzzles like having to step on the correct floor traps and moving boulders around. These make a nice change from the typical grind of these kinds of games and can break up the monotony of things. There is a variety of characters, lots to loot, and a good narrative.

Hugh Jackman did an exceptional job of portraying vampire slayer Van Helsing in the 2004 film of the same name. If you were a fan of the movie, the game that came out in 2015 is a must-play. Even if you’ve never seen or heard of the film, this game is certainly worth checking out. You play as a young Van Helsing in the Victorian era where you’ll have Lady Katarina by your side while you do what vampire slayers do best. There’s also a co-op mode where you can play with friends or people online.

Titan Quest is obviously similar to Diablo, which is why it’s on this list in the first place, but this game did so well and was so revered that many see it as superior. Some describe this game as a combination between Diablo and God Of War, which sets you up for some hefty expectations that it could still meet. It’s made by the same developers as Grim Dawn, which appears earlier on this list. In all truth, looking at Titan Quest as just a game similar to Diablo doesn’t do it justice. There is an abundance of options when it comes to character customization and a whopping 28 classes from which to choose your character in the first place. There are also fun co-op modes to play online.

Right off the bat, the Torchlight series will remind Diablo fans of their cherished series because of the top-down gameplay. But what’s interesting is that some of the developers of the Torchlight series actually worked on the first two Diablo games. That’s not to say that they’re identical though. What Torchlight borrows from Diablo in terms of swarms of enemies and explorative gameplay, it makes up for with its colorful style which differentiates it. The four character classes here are Engineer, Outlander, Berserker, or Embermage, all of which can be customized based on play style. We definitely recommend a playthrough of both games.

What Haemimont Games’ Victor Vran lacks in originality and forward-thinking mechanics and gameplay features, it makes up for in how much fun it can still be to play it. It lives in a Victorian setting and looks gorgeous. Despite the fact that you can only play as the title character, there are a bunch of customization options for him and the combat in this game is well worth experiencing. There are puzzles, secret rooms, and weapon classes that give you different benefits. It’s definitely Diablo offspring, but you won’t feel like you should just play through the Diablo series instead. This game stands on its own two feet though, so you have something worthwhile to invest in while you’re seeking out quality games like Diablo.

If the Diablo series were a little darker, more intense, and more violent, you’d have Warhammer: Chaosbane on your hands. If you’ve ever played another Warhammer game, then you know what to expect with this one. It features a 15-hour campaign, amazing level design, and epic boss battles which are what stand out as the game’s most incredible features. The game’s six character classes (Empire Soldier, High Elf Archmage, Dwarf Slayer, Wood Elf Waywatcher, Dwarf Engineer, and Imperial Witch Hunter) and incredibly distinct and offer a ton of variety for all sorts of action RPG fans.

What sticks out the most about Loot River are three crucial elements – its visual palette, challenging roguelike mechanics, and unexpected usage of block maneuvering that makes you feel like you’re playing a bit of Tetris. All the hacking and slashing on display here is supplemented by clever block-pushing sections that let you smash your enemies and find easier routes to utilize in order to cross wide gaps. If you’re itching for games like Diablo that include procedurally generated worlds and the looming threat of permadeath, give Loot River a try.