The long wait is almost over for Diablo fans as the full release of Diablo 4 is just around the corner, scheduled on June 6. After the recent “Server Slam” beta test, as gamers brace themselves for what’s ahead, Polygon’s What to Play presents some of the best games that are guaranteed to quell the fans’ Diablo cravings while waiting for its release.
Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor – Martyr
First on the list is Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor – Martyr. It’s not only an excellent ARPG (Action role-playing game) that emulates the simple combat, deep character progression, extensive crafting system of Diablo, but it’s also one of the best Warhammer 40K video games in the market. Offering a vast collection of character classes, its ranged combat system is responsive and has a cover feature. With bulky, industrial-style loot dropping around everywhere, Inquisitor – Martyr has a distinct, grim tone that’s perfect for gamers who want to delve into the Warhammer 40K universe or further immerse themselves in it before Diablo 4’s release.
Torchlight 2
Torchlight 2 is an excellent ARPG on its own, even with the shadow of Diablo 3’s loot and auction house systems drawing widespread criticism during its initial release. This alternative, however, stood out due to its unique, cartoonish character classes, colorful world, and quality-of-life systems that make managing your massive collection of loot a breeze. This game also offers the feature of selecting and customizing your own pet companion who will help you sell unwanted items while you continue to scour caves, dungeons, and castles searching for your next favorite item. Torchlight 3 may be a conflicted game, but its predecessor will not disappoint.
Path of Exile
While Path of Exile is a game with a dedicated following, it remains one of the most overlooked games today, mainly because of its intimidating complexity. However, its complexity gradually gives way to fascinating nuance, making it more rewarding and exciting. The game lets you play over seven character classes, and each has a passive skill tree for each of the 19 further “ascendancy classes” to graduate into with a multitude of elemental effects. Path of Exile’s progression system is flexible and mesmerizing, and delving into its sprawling gothic world continues to be rewarding even after playing for hours. Path of exile is frequently compared to Diablo 2 and is a perfect option for players looking to delve into a rewarding grind.
These three ARPGs offer their own unique take on the dungeon-crawling, loot-collecting genre, making them an excellent choice for fans looking to scratch that Diablo 4 itch, while they wait for the release on June 6. So, whether you will envelop yourself in one of them or try each one of them, each game has its charm, which guarantees an exciting experience till then.
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According to https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/2023/4/1/23663694/games-like-diablo-4-to-play-ps5-pc-xbox-path-of-exile
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