Ultimate ARPG Guide 2025–2026: Diablo IV, Titan Quest II & More

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Lists / 03 Sep 2025

It’s a fabulous time to be an ARPG fan… it feels like every other week there’s some new entrant joining the fray, a slumbering giant waking up, or an incumbent king laying down an expansion that screams at us to pay attention!! The genre has never been healthier or more diverse, but that brings with it its own problem: paralysis. There are just so many wonderful options, where do you even begin…?? That’s where we come in… we’ve scoured high and low, from the biggest blockbusters to the most groundbreaking indie titans, to provide you with the ultimate list of top-tier ARPGs for 2025 and beyond. This isn’t just a list… this is how you find your new favorite thing.

Gods, Death & Reapers

The one that fuses an extraction shooter with a fantasy ARPG… Imagine taking the white-knuckle stress and gear-horror of a game like Hunt: Showdown and colliding it headfirst with a dark fantasy world of builds and loot. That is Gods, Death & Reapers!! Employed by Death itself, you equip and venture into mythological realms beset by both AI mobs and other, equally ruthless players. The core loop is brilliant and merciless: fight for the greatest gear, but you only keep what you’re able to extract. For those who don’t like the pain of PvP; a full solo campaign is also available; with co-op PvE planned…

Play this if: You love the build-crafting of Diablo but desire the adrenaline rush of a game where each run could be your last.

Titan Quest 2

The one that proves a legend never dies…! The wait is over and the titan has returned! After years of anticipation, Titan Quest II has landed, delivering a masterful revival of a beloved classic. The legendary dual-mastery system, where you mix and match classes to create the ultimate mythological champion, is back and better than ever, offering incredible build diversity. Built on Unreal Engine 5, its ancient world is a breathtaking visual feast that feels both nostalgic and stunningly modern. This is the triumphant return old-school fans have been dreaming of.

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Play this if: You love old-school ARPGs and want to experience a modern classic that honors its legendary roots.

Diablo IV

The unbeaten blockbuster heavyweight champion! If you’re craving that big-budget, cinematic, impossibly high-gloss ARPG experience, Diablo IV is still the benchmark. After a rocky start, Blizzard has continually refined the game into something truly great!! The moment-to-moment gameplay remains the standard for what an ARPG should feel like—smooth, forceful, & satisfyingly gory. With the Vessel of Hatred expansion opening up a new jungle world and seasons getting ever more ambitious, this genre giant is an enormous, ever-shifting world!

Play this if: You enjoy a high-production sense of polish with buttery-smooth gameplay and don’t mind being part of a gigantic, active community.

Last Epoch

The one that gets everything just so… For decades, ARPG fans have existed between two poles: the streamlined accessibility of Diablo and the dense complexity of Path of Exile. Last Epoch is the masterful compromise. Its ace in the hole is, hands down, the finest crafting system in the genre!! It’s intuitive yet deep, letting you actually craft the gear you’ve been dreaming of without needing a spreadsheet and a master’s degree… this is a game made by people who obviously love theory-crafting and want you to love it too.

Play this if: You hunger for deep, smart character building and crafting systems that respect your time.

Path of Exile 2

The one that’s a lifestyle, not just a game!! But what if you do have that master’s degree? What if you look at Last Epoch‘s streamlined systems and say, “Not challenging enough…?” Then you, my friend, are Path of Exile 2‘s target market. This is not an update but a full-fledged, standalone sequel designed to be the crème de la crème of hardcore ARPGs… We’re talking more strategic, deliberate combat, multi-phase boss fights that will test your sanity, and an itemization and skill system so vast it makes the original feel like a tutorial!!

Play this if: You enjoy having a wiki open on a second monitor and find reward in mastering an honestly mind-bogglingly complex machine.

No Rest for the Wicked

The one where your skill matters more than your character stats!! From the developers of Ori comes a game that asks a simple question: what if an ARPG felt like a Souls-like…? No Rest for the Wicked is the answer. It’s a vicious, strategic and jaw-droppingly gorgeous game where every move matters… Combat isn’t about spamming skills; it’s about metering dodges, parries and attacks with deadly precision.

Grim Dawn

The one that’s the uncontested king of build diversity. New indie darlings come and go, but the build diversity crown sits firmly on the head of Grim Dawn, a masterclass in character building that proves to be ageless!! Its dual-classing, paired with the vast, starry map of its Devotion system presents a sandbox of nearly infinite character potential. With the massive Fangs of Asterkarn expansion now available, this indie stalwart remains a pillar of the genre!

Play this if: Your favorite part of any RPG is tinkering with skill trees to create something uniquely your own, powerful, and unlike anyone else’s!

V Rising

The one where you’re the final boss…!! V Rising seamlessly combines the ARPG loot grind with vampire survival and gothic base-building. The gameplay loop is brutally addictive… slay powerful monsters and bosses, drink their blood to steal their powers, then return to your sprawling, constantly expanding castle to craft better gear and strategize your next hunt. It’s a fantasy of empowerment ; but it’s ultimately about more than just chasing gear upgrades—it’s about creating a kingdom!

Play this if: You want more than a loot grind and love the idea of adding base-building, survival mechanics, and a bloody vampire theme.

Torchlight: Infinite

The one that’s all gas, no brakes… forget the story! Forget complex systems!! Torchlight: Infinite is about one thing: putting you in the endgame and letting you turn the screen into a technicolor mess of loot and explosions as fast as humanly possible. It’s defined by over-the-top abilities and combat, and it’s refreshingly easy to pick up on PC or mobile for a few minutes at a time. It’s the hyper-speed sugar rush of ARPGs, and sometimes… that’s all you need!!

Play this if: You believe the campaign is just a long tutorial and want to dive straight into endless, high-octane endgame action.

Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms

The one for the tactician who wants to break the mold. Lastly for those in the mood for something truly different… Alaloth is an absolute must-play. It’s an old-school CRPG at heart, with a responsive world and choices that matter. But its combat is a grueling, skill-based affair that plays more like a top-down fighting game than a typical ARPG… there are no screen-clearing AoE blasts to be found!! Success lies in positioning, timing and outmaneuvering your foe. It’s a rich, rewarding and unique experience!!

Play this if: You’re tired of the tried-and-true formula and want a more strategic, world-focused RPG that truly marches to its own beat.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.

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