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games like

Diablo IV

Diablo IV leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE6 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10

12 games like Diablo IV

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Kenshi cover art
KenshiSystems & Chaos · open-world survival RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown cover art
XCOM: Enemy UnknownSystems & Chaos · turn-based tactics

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Aliens follow scripted AI, never model your specific habits

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Baldur's GatePure Optimization · classic CRPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Pause-and-play needs minimal dexterity.

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Torchlight IIPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Loot rolls and random maps drive the chase

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Project Zomboid cover art
Project ZomboidPure Optimization · zombie survival sim

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Loot spawns and zombie distributions randomized.

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State of Decay 2 cover art
State of Decay 2Systems & Chaos · zombie survival management

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Permadeath, infestations and survivor traits randomise each community

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BrotatoSystems & Chaos · survivors-like

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Auto-aim shooting with movement dodging only.

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Mutant Year Zero: Road to EdenPure Optimization · stealth tactics

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Enemies patrol fixed routes; no adaptive opponent modeling

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SacredPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Click combat with combo-move sequencing

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Pathologic 2 cover art
Pathologic 2Systems & Chaos · narrative survival

Both lean on variance about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Combat is clumsy but matters.

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Diablo Immortal cover art
Diablo ImmortalSystems & Chaos · mobile action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - PvP battlegrounds exist but gear usually decides

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Digimon WorldSystems & Chaos · monster raising sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light real-time battle nudging and timing

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Game details

Released
2023
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment
Franchise
Diablo
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, PC, PS5, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
90/100
IGDB users
77/100
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upActionFantasyHorror