Diablo 3, Path of Exile, and Torchlight 2 might seem similar to the untrained eye: they're all action-RPGs about hitting monsters until they explode into goo, leveling up, unlocking skills, and grabbing the sweetest loot. Looking a little closer, however, shows how each one has its own take on the formula, with a special brew of features and a unique ARPG flavor. Here's what they all have in common, and what each does that's unique.


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With these games to choose from, action-RPG players have nothing to complain about anymore. If you want offline and LAN play, you've got Torchlight 2. If you want free to play, you've got Path of Exile. If you want a real-money auction house (there's probably someone who does), you've got Diablo 3. Which one are you into?