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Games like Diablo Immortal

Love the mobile-friendly dungeon-crawl of Diablo Immortal but tired of the monetization? These free action-RPGs give you the loot grind with a fairer deal.

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By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Diablo Immortal nailed the mobile dungeon-crawl and then took a lot of flak for how hard it leans on spending. The good news is that free action-RPGs deliver the same click-and-loot rush with far fairer economies.

We rate build depth, how much power you can earn without paying, and how long the content lasts. Path of Exile is the standout for depth and fairness. The others offer faster combat or instant browser play. Each one lets you chase loot without the paywall creeping in.

At a glance

GameBest forPlatformsBrowserScore
Path of ExileARPG, SeasonsPC, PlayStation, Xbox—8.5
Lost ArkAction, RaidsPC—8.2
Drakensang OnlineARPG, BrowserPC, BrowserYes7.4

Free Diablo Immortal alternatives, reviewed

Ranked by how close they get — every game free to start.

#1Path of Exile cover art8.5/10

1. Path of Exile

The deepest free action-RPG loot grind there is.

Why it's like Diablo Immortal: The gold standard free ARPG — vastly deeper builds and famously fair monetization.

Developer Grinding Gear GamesReleased 2013Platforms PC, PlayStation, XboxBrowser NoModel Free to play

If your idea of fun involves spreadsheets, a passive tree the size of a galaxy, and gutting your build around one lucky drop, Path of Exile is your game. It's the deepest action-RPG going. The skill-gem system lets you socket and link abilities in combinations nothing else matches, and the passive tree supports characters that barely resemble one another. Every few months a new league resets the economy and bolts on fresh mechanics, which is why the endgame has stayed alive for years and why lapsed players get a clean slate to return to. The monetisation is where it really earns trust: the shop sells cosmetics and stash tabs, never power, so you win on knowledge and grind instead of spending. Two honest warnings. The learning curve is a wall, and the game won't stop you building a character that simply can't finish the campaign. Trading is clunky, and while stash tabs are cheap, serious play more or less expects you to buy a few. For anyone who wants a loot game with real, bottomless depth and nothing meaningful behind a paywall, though, nothing else comes close.

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Pros

  • Incredible build depth
  • Ethical monetization
  • Regular free content leagues

Cons

  • Overwhelming for newcomers
  • Stash-tab quality-of-life costs money

Best for: Theorycrafters chasing the deepest action-RPG

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#2Lost Ark cover art8.2/10

2. Lost Ark

Isometric action-MMO with spectacular raids, free to play.

Why it's like Diablo Immortal: Isometric Diablo-style combat plus MMO raids, free to play.

Developer Smilegate / Amazon GamesReleased 2022Platforms PCBrowser NoModel Free to play

Lost Ark pulls off a rare trick: snappy, skill-based isometric combat welded to the kind of mechanically brutal raids you'd expect from a subscription MMO, all for free. The moment-to-moment fighting is the star. Every class feels distinct, dodging and positioning matter, and the top-down camera makes group encounters read like choreography. The eight-player Legion Raids are the payoff, wipe-heavy puzzles you slowly learn, and getting your first character there is a genuine high. Where it drops points is everything around the raids. Progression leans on running several alt characters through daily and weekly chores, which can start to feel like a second job, and the honing system's cash-shop shortcuts push harder than the games above it. Server health varies by region, too. Still, if you want cinematic action and real raid content without spending a cent to reach it, Lost Ark hands you a scale and polish most free games can't. Go in for the combat and the raids, treat the alt grind as optional, and you'll get dozens of hours out of it before the question of money ever comes up.

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Pros

  • Excellent combat & raids
  • Tons of content
  • Great class variety

Cons

  • Alt-heavy endgame
  • Honing RNG progression

Best for: Players who want spectacle: action combat plus raids

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#3Drakensang Online cover art7.4/10

3. Drakensang Online

A polished Diablo-style action-RPG that runs in the browser.

Why it's like Diablo Immortal: Instant browser hack-and-slash for a quick free loot session.

Developer BigpointReleased 2011Platforms PC, BrowserBrowser YesModel Free to play

Drakensang Online is a polished isometric action-RPG in the Diablo mould that runs right in your browser. Point-and-click hack-and-slash, skill builds, dungeons and boss fights, all without a download. For a browser title it looks genuinely good, with flashy effects and a steady drip of loot to keep you clicking. It's free to jump into, with the usual premium currency and convenience options, and there's a mobile version too. It lacks a Path of Exile's build depth, but for an instant loot fix it delivers.

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Pros

  • Impressive for a browser game
  • Fast to jump into
  • Regular events

Cons

  • Endgame leans pay-to-progress
  • Repetitive over time

Best for: ARPG, Browser

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How we pick these alternatives

We only list games that are genuinely free to start, still actively updated in 2026, and a real match for Diablo Immortal in feel — not just the same genre label. Every pick is one we'd actually recommend to a friend, ranked on gameplay, how much you get for free and fair monetization. Nothing here is a paid placement.

FAQ

What is a better free alternative to Diablo Immortal?

Path of Exile — it's a free action-RPG with far deeper builds and much fairer monetization than Diablo Immortal.

Which game is most like Diablo Immortal?

Path of Exile is our top pick: The gold standard free ARPG — vastly deeper builds and famously fair monetization.

Are these games really free?

Yes — every game we recommend here is free to play, with no purchase required to start. Some offer optional cosmetics, a subscription or expansions.

Can I play any of these in the browser?

Yes — Drakensang Online runs straight in your browser, no download needed.