1. Diablo III
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Synopsis: Two decades after the events in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, in which Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal were defeated, stirrings of evil return and Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking answers. From the sky, a harbinger of fiery doom falls from the heavens, awaking long dormant evil and once again, the heroes will set forth to stop it. The classic hack 'n slash RPG returns after 11 years with new classes, new approaches to healing and improved multiplayer.
2. Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
3. Dungeon Defenders
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Tower Defense), Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Trendy Entertainment
Publisher: Trendy Entertainment
4. Diablo
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 1996
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
Developer: NeocoreGames
Publisher: NeocoreGames
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6. Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash), Strategy (Simulation), Adventure (Dating Simulator)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Neverland
Publisher: Natsume
7. Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice
Platform: Sega Dreamcast
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Neverland
Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment, ESP Software
8. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ascaron Entertainment
Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment
9. Torchlight II
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
Developer: Runic Games
Publisher: Runic Games
Synopsis: Delve back into the action RPG world of Torchlight - the heroes are summoned by guardian-warrior Syl on a quest that was started by the now-missing Alchemist. The players will have to track him down, exploring much more of the fast-paced, monster-ridden world. Featuring multiplayer for the first time, Torchlight II also features character customization, plenty of modding ability, replayability with new game+ and the return of pets and fishing.
10. Dungeon Defenders
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash), Strategy (Tower Defense)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Trendy Entertainment
Publisher: Reverb
