Grim Dawn

Many games have tried to emulate the success of Diablo, and many have failed. It's hard to get top-down action-RPGs right, but Grim Dawn manages to emulate the classics while bringing something new to the table. The dark, brooding atmosphere of this game is full creatures, zombies, and humans that will happily kill you for a penny. The level system is just as impressive, allowing for hybrid combinations of guns, swords, and magic. What makes this game truly great, however, is simple: it's damn good fun. Crate Entertainment has managed to perfectly craft a feeling of weight and satisfaction behind every click. Heads pop, rifle's boom, and monsters are torn apart when you get things right. When you don't, it's a challenge, pushing you to think critically about the gear and attributes you use. It's a rewarding learning curve, the action far surpassing story and carrying you through countless hours. It's the game ARPG fans have been pining for.