What are your opinions on offline Diablo 3 options? (I know Google exists too)
What are your opinions on offline Diablo 3 options? (I know Google exists too)
Here are my top choices of full offline games that include controller support. I almost bought Diablo 3 Eternal, but to my surprise it lacks native controller support and the third-party methods aren't ideal. Since the Switch version performed well, I expected the PC version would be similar. NOPE.
So far, I’ve considered Grim Dawn Definitive and Van Helsing (Adventures of Time), Van Helsing, and the final edition on GOG. Grim Dawn appears to be the most popular alternative, though it doesn’t always rank as the best. Some prefer the original first game, others the remastered version, and the final edition is available on GOG.
As noted, Grim Dawn seems to be the most popular option, but popularity doesn’t always equal quality. Good alternatives are often overlooked due to common preferences.
Warhammer appears to be in disrepair and not functioning well. It's understandable given how many Warhammer games shift when they lose popularity; otherwise, they'd meet expectations. A disappointment, but it still covered all the necessary requirements.
Torchlight 2 seemed like a suitable choice, available on GOG with offline play.
The graphics were somewhat outdated, and this was when I found out there was no native controller support.
Last Epoch had promise until I reviewed the reviews, which clearly state the game is solid or, at best, mediocre—no room for compromise. It seems to feature a "Dynamic Damage System" that actually works against players, making progress toward loot or other rewards feel frustrating.
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Last Epoch was enjoyable, I recently played it for two months non-stop. I didn’t realize I had one on my controller. TL2 is 12 years old, so you should expect it to feel a bit outdated. It’s still a good game, having logged over 1100 hours since its release. Made by the same team behind Diablo 2. I’m curious if there’s a mod that adds controller compatibility. The game runs much better with mods. Grim Dawn is also fun, similar in concept to Titan Quest. Each character can pick two classes, offering a wide range of combinations. You already have it covered. I tried Path of Exile—it supports controllers and can be played offline, which was the only way I experienced it. There’s a new release this year, but the first one is starting to feel old.
I noticed that Chaos was often mentioned on GOG and Steam. Torchlight has Steam Input but users reported issues. That's why I'm struggling to get a Diablo 3 drop. Although the game isn't exceptional, it offered me enjoyment and replay value. The importance of controller and offline play comes from using it with my Legion Go setup, and most of my PC is M&K-based.
I haven’t got Grim Dawn yet; I’m still evaluating it as a possibility and feel it matches what I want, though more feedback would help since others say it’s fun.
Path of Exile seemed interesting but maybe you’re mixing it up with something else?
"Path of Exile is a free online-only action RPG in development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand."
It appears console versions might support offline play, though the main reason I see is character separation—developers didn’t want to change the game design. It makes sense that a cheated or modded character wouldn’t be allowed on servers.
I thought I was playing it offline. It's been several years since I last played it. Probably just played by myself.
I had to halt playing Grim Dawn because the Steam limit for character saves reached its maximum, and it became too much fun. I can't decide which character to play—they all work equally well. I've played it a few times, tried it in beta, and then for about two months last year... I need to figure out how to bypass the save-character limit before I can.
It helps to purchase expansions since it's a large game with many added features, and it also lets you mix different classes.
I’d recommend Sacred 1 or 2, but neither supports controllers and they’re older than TL2. Most games in this genre are. Sacred 3 is... I don’t have the right words for it... don’t buy it. It’s a disservice to the other two titles.
Torchlight – every game after 2 feels like a waste of time to look at. The developers behind 1 & 2 didn’t continue making the rest. I was mistaken—I’ve got 1300 hours in TL2 (just missing 12 achievements, all multiplayer) but only 65 in TL3. It’s not the same... the latest one is even a mobile title.
Last Epoch can be played offline, which is how I enjoy it. There are some restrictions when playing offline, mainly related to factions, but those won’t impact gameplay until the end of the story. They don’t affect play until then.
Most games I play solo—my search a year ago was pretty similar, except for online-only titles.
I might have overlooked something—https://forums.pcgamer.com/threads/any-good-arpg-worth-looking-at.129084/
Thank you for all the posts you made recently, it felt a bit sad in wording, but haha, that's okay. I'm not playing online much except for Assetto Corsa.
I've spent around 600 hours in Grim Dawn, and I know people who have more. This might be exactly what you need. Just remember you'll likely want to adjust the user interface, but there are many solid community resources available for that.
Grim Dawn - 1167 hours
Last Epoch - 583 hours
TL2 - 1300 hours
Diablo 2 - No idea... used to play before Steam. Never on Steam.
Sacred 2 - Played for about two years straight. Before it ever came to Steam. I can't remember how to play it now. Loading it again feels like relearning everything.
Throne of Darkness is an old title, lots of fun but no controller support... I probably don’t know.
I usually play these games every day until I stop. I haven’t played Last Epoch in a few weeks.
The only games I play online are when I have no other option.
Diablo 4: let down by poor design choices.
WOW/Age of Conan - Difficult to play an MMO offline.