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[Calico345]

So Path of Exile 2 is kicking my ass and giving me the tougher isometric ARPG experience. I'm with it. But I have traditionally avoided most isometric games due to my dislike of the camera angle. I want to get out of my comfort zone and dig into isometric a little, since I know there are gonna be some cool games to be played. I'd like to try something more straightforward and linear or level based. Open levels are cool too, but I want it to be dynamic action without stat grinding and builds.

My caveats:

It must be playable on PlayStation 5.
It cannot be a roguelike/roguelite.
It should feature arcadey combat action. If there is stat based loot and more traditional RPG elements like that, I'd like some easy difficulty levels to mitigate that stuff.

Does Housemarque's stuff count as isometric? I know they do action games from a higher camera perspective...

I know that modern iso games are very roguelike heavy, so I understand that options may be limited. Thank you for any recommendations!

 

[Guilty_AI]

Off the top of my head i can think of Nex Machina and Ruiner. Never played either but they fit the isometric arcadey combat.

For more action RPGy stuff, i can highly recommend Crosscode (though it's 2D isometric rather than 3D). There's Also The Ascent and Darksiders Genesis but never played those either.

 

[Calico345]

Off the top of my head i can think of Nex Machina and Ruiner. Never played either but they fit the isometric arcadey combat.

For more action RPGy stuff, i can highly recommend Crosscode (though it's 2D isometric rather than 3D). There's Also The Ascent and Darksiders Genesis but never played those either.

Awesome, thank you. I check out all games recommended in topics like this.

 

[Hypereides]

Must be playable on PS5? Does that include games that overlap with PS4 backwards compatibility?

 

[samoilaaa]

 

[The Cockatrice]

The Ascent

 

[Kupfer]

RUINER

Ruiner

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired sociopath lashes out against a corrupt system to retrieve his kidnapped brother and uncover the truth under the guidance of a secretive Hacker friend. brbrSophisticated Brutal Combat Become the boss...

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Hotline Miami 1&2

Hotline Miami Collection

Hotline Miami Collection contains both legendary games in the neon-soaked, brutally-challenging Hotline Miami series from Dennaton Games. Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat. Set in an alternative 1989...

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[FreeY$L]

Dead nation, made by Housemarque, is pretty old though

 

[darrylgorn]

I can also vouch for Nex Machina though keep in mind it's a smaller scale, level-based game. It's not a rogue-like but still a bit more limited in scope.

 

[Punished Miku]

The Ascent goes on deep sale frequently. It has a learning curve, so maybe not quite what you're looking for.

 

[crackajack]

I enjoyed Redeemer (1,49 right now)
(There other game is nice too, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (1,99 now), but that's a brawler / sidescroller)
The already mentioned Darksiders Genesis was also fun. none really great but still enjoyable.

 

[Guilty_AI]

The Ascent goes on deep sale frequently. It has a learning curve, so maybe not quite what you're looking for.

Prob still miles easier than something like PoE2, just look at this skill tree:

 

[Hypereides]

Either way, consider checking out Assault Android Cactus. It's an arcadey twin-stick shooter though:



Danger scavenger:



Also, The hong kong massacre might be something for you, but it's more top-down in a 3D environment:

 

[Calico345]

Must be playable on PS5? Does that include games that overlap with PS4 backwards compatibility?

Yes indeed it does!

 

[Calico345]

I enjoyed Redeemer (1,49 right now)
(There other game is nice too, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (1,99 now), but that's a brawler / sidescroller)
The already mentioned Darksiders Genesis was also fun. none really great but still enjoyable.

I'm watching a trailer and it looks a little clunky. How does it play?

 

[Calico345]

Lots to check out. Thank you GAF, and keep'em coming!

 

[crackajack]

I'm watching a trailer and it looks a little clunky. How does it play?

I think there is a demo, so just try and buy. or delete it fast.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Such a good game. And soundtrack!

 

[MasterDerico]

 

[jason10mm]

Now I just want The Syndicate with slightly upgraded graphics.....

 

[Calico345]

Ruiner and The Ascent are on my list. I read that one of them is a bit difficult, though. I'm not into difficulty in games anymore, when I can avoid it.

Nice. This is available on PS5. Sweet! Thanks!

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Nex Machina

Absolutely perfect Arcade fest. It's a twin stick shooter made before Returnal by Housemarque. The controls, level design, high score chase, it's all like butter. I've put 30 hours into it so far.

 

[Ceadeus]

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance! A classic worth revisiting.

 

[intbal]

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance! A classic worth revisiting.

It's great.
Although DA2 is even better.

 

[Ceadeus]

It's great.
Although DA2 is even better.

Yes I wish the second would release as well!

Edit: wow I'm late, it IS out! Lol! OP, get the DA2 then..

 

[Hypereides]

Just bumping this thread; West of dead is on sale right now. Another suggestion for OP to check out:

 

[XXL]

Alienation
Hong Kong Massacre

 

[Alexios]

 

[CLW]

It’s not quite what you are looking for but I am REALLY enjoying Vampire Survivors

 

[Alexios]

Also this guy has ~20 games like this that are pretty rad & maybe a bit too hardcore.

Steam Developer: Walter Machado

Developer of the arcade series UBERMOSH

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[POKEYCLYDE]

Would Tunic count? Isometric, not a randomly generated roguelite type deal. Arcadey action I would say.

 

[BennyBlanco]

There’s a SYNTHETIK 2?

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Someone is finally ready for Godfall.

 

[March Climber]

Highly recommend these two:

Good level design and puzzles along with fun isometric action. I think it leans more towards what you're looking for OP, because the non-stat grinder isometric games aren't as popular anymore.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

Prob still miles easier than something like PoE2, just look at this skill tree:

This game looks like it totally respects your time..

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

 

[Calico345]

So much to check out... Thank you! And I'll take more haha!

 

[Emet_bp]

Already mentioned here, but Dead Nation and Alienation. Both great, and both even better in co-op

 

[Calico345]

Highly recommend these two:

Good level design and puzzles along with fun isometric action. I think it leans more towards what you're looking for OP, because the non-stat grinder isometric games aren't as popular anymore.

Odd. I thought these were available on console? I'm searching PSN but I don't see them. Lame.

 

[John Bilbo]

Xeno Crisis

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which one or two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace and get home alive Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you explore the devastated research outpost, searching for...

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Get Xeno Crisis. Master it. Have fun!

 

[Calico345]

Xeno Crisis

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which one or two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace and get home alive Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you explore the devastated research outpost, searching for...

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Get Xeno Crisis. Master it. Have fun!

I have this one! Fun game.

 

[Viruz]

Hey! I'm enjoying POE2 merc gameplay too
Like others have said in this thread Dead Nation, Nex Machina and Hotline Miami are great.

Check Enter The Gungeon and Nuclear Throne:




I know you said no rogue like but The Binding Of Isaac is really above everything else, you have to try it.
Enjoy!

 

[March Climber]

Odd. I thought these were available on console? I'm searching PSN but I don't see them. Lame.

You have to search under ‘Lara Croft’ not ‘Tomb Raider’.

 

[MMaRsu]

Assault Android Cactus is chefs kiss

 

[Heisenberg007]

Alienation (HouseMarque) is an amazing game.

So. Much. Fun.

 

[Calico345]

You have to search under ‘Lara Croft’ not ‘Tomb Raider’.

I did. D:

 

[March Climber]

I did. D:

Wait…which region are you in?

 

[Calico345]

Wait…which region are you in?

NA, USA. I'm checking on the PS5 console store, if that matters. I didn't check via the app or the actual PSN website.

 

[March Climber]

NA, USA. I'm checking on the PS5 console store, if that matters. I didn't check via the app or the actual PSN website.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Featuring stunning visuals and a brand-new story, players must work together to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies, solve devious puzzles, and avoid deadly traps. All the...

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[kevboard]

Tokyo 42 maybe?
pretty arcadey, no rogue-like elements, is a PS4 game

you do short missions that vary from sneaking into gang bases, to killing a bunch gang members, or assassinating people and getting away.

you run around open areas that have hidden items and secrets, and finish missions that give you cash that you can use to buy new weapons.
there's platforming and the camera can be adjusted in 45° steps.