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games like

Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). 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.

EXECUTION4 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION9 /10

11 games like Grim Dawn

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

Metaphor: ReFantazio cover art
Metaphor: ReFantazioPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Diablo III cover art
Diablo IIIPure Optimization · action RPG looter

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 5) - Primal Ancient drops and set dungeon RNG drive the grind

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Deus Ex cover art
Deus ExPure Optimization · immersive sim RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Enemy placements and item locations are fixed but initially hidden

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Palworld cover art
PalworldPure Optimization · survival crafter

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Pal spawns and breeding RNG

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 cover art
Xenoblade Chronicles 2Pure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Auto-attack with art-timing inputs

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Old School RuneScape cover art
Old School RuneScapePure Optimization · MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - PvP wilderness has genuine read element

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Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel cover art
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of SteelPure Optimization · squad tactics RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Real-time optional combat mode adds positioning pressure over pure turn-based

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Last Epoch cover art
Last EpochPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No adaptive opponents

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Resident Evil 2 cover art
Resident Evil 2Pure Optimization · survival horrorcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Zombies are scripted, never adaptive

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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory cover art
Splinter Cell: Chaos TheoryPure Optimization · stealth actioncross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Rappel aim, hand-over-hand movement, and knockouts require care

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Thief II: The Metal Age cover art
Thief II: The Metal AgePure Optimization · stealth immersive simcross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Fine arrow placement and rope climbing require care, not twitch

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Game details

Released
2016
Developer
Crate Entertainment
Platforms
PC, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
82/100
IGDB users
73/100
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionFantasyHorrorOpen world