Diablo / Diablo 2-esque games?

**donutz0r** · Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 404

Title says it all! I loved the Diablo series, and I haven't found a game quite like it since (World of Warcraft was as close as I've found, but it wasn't quite it). I really enjoy games where you constantly upgrade your character, and the loot is mainly drop-based. Can anybody recommend me anything that's like it, or should I cross my fingers and hope for a D3?
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**suspectfenster** · Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 1771 Location: Portland, OR

Well, you could try the Baldur's Gate series or the Champions of Norrath series for PS2....but they aren't online (well Norrath technically is but...c'mon). They are fairly enjoyable.

Other then that I'm not too well versed in this area of games so uh..

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**NetStormer** · Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Swift Current, SK

If only they had a world of StarCraft... hmmm that'd be kinda cool!

But seriously... Diablo and Diablo 2... excellent games... get old very fast... Still have a few characters, but I haven't played them in about 8 months... I think I think it may actually be going on a year now, but I still keep them "active" by logging on every few months.

Games that are like Diablo... World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XI to a lesser extent, The Norrath Series as fenster said (Champions of Norrath is quite fun when you get 4 people going). Can't think of much more.
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**Alakaiser** · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 4154 Location: Cambridge, MA

Baludr's Gate: Dark Alliance is definitely worth checking out.

EDIT: And while I've never played it, I'm pretty sure Neverwinter Nights is similar.
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**popemobile** · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 3879

The first Baldur's Gate = win

**Jaidane** · Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 75

There's a game that's in the same top-down hack 'n' slashy type genre called Sacred, might wanna give that a try.

**Ensiferous3** · Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 1629

Titan's Quest = from the creators of Diablo that quit Blizzard

There you go.
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**Riz** · Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 2011

I played TQ, and in my opinion, sucks is not a strong enough word.

It looks just enough like D2, gameplay wise, to be tempting, but once you scratch below the surface, you find totally linear maps, deliberately off-class drops (to force you to play multiplayer), and many other annoyances. For my money (that I wish I had back), just say no to TQ.

Riz.
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**Huwonk** · Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 2432 Location: Marysville, Ohio

I enjoyed Titan's Quest, but it doesn't have the staying power of Diablo 2.
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**ImaCarrot** · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 2687

I'm working on an action rpg game that focuses a little more on the action than the rpg aspects. We officially announce the title on the 5th!!!

Doesn't much help you now, but just so you know.

I enjoyed Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance personally.

**MaximusDM** · Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:43 am Post subject:

Wait for Hellgate: London.
It is the closest thing you will ever get to Diablo III.
And if there is a Diablo III coming, chances are Hellgate:London will still be better than it.
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**Mastermind73** · Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 220 Location: Kansas City, MO

Try Dungeon Siege and Dungeon Siege 2 if you haven't. If you are a fan of the genre they are the best.... plus neither one requires a good computer to play. (good for the poor amongst us.

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**EviLize** · Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 240

Any of the Baldur's Gate games, definately. Oh, and it's not exactly like Diablo, but if you like fantasy-themed open-ended RPGs, consider Oblivion, which is one of the best games ever created (no exaggeration).

**DarkKnight720** · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1301 Location: Davison, MI

**Alakaiser** · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 4154 Location: Cambridge, MA