Path of Exile vs Grim Dawn
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Path of Exile
+2
rating points
More player ratings
Path of Exile
489 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasyHorror
Features
skill treeleveling up
Key Differences
Game Modes
Path of Exile
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Grim Dawn
-Genres
Path of Exile
-Grim Dawn
Indie
Themes
Path of Exile
-Grim Dawn
Open world
Features
Path of Exile
active abilityloot boxespassive ability4k ultra hdfast traveling
Grim Dawn
craftingblacksmithattributesmerchantspax east 2015
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Path of Exile | Grim Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2013 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Rating | 80/100 (489 ratings) | 78/100 (210 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionFantasyHorror | ActionFantasyHorrorOpen world |
| Features | active abilityloot boxespassive ability4k ultra hdfast travelingmanapax prime 2011skill treepotionbow and arrowleveling upbloody3dmagicfree-to-play | craftingblacksmithattributesmerchantspax east 2015skill treepost-apocalypticcrowd fundedloot gatheringpre-release public testingleveling upnon-player character |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)MultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Path of Exile and Grim Dawn have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up.
Path of Exile stands out for Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), active ability, loot boxes, passive ability, while Grim Dawn stands out for Indie, Open world, crafting, blacksmith.
Path of Exile has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.