The best Diablo games of all time, ranked

Crowning the best Diablo game of all time is as fearsome a feat as going up against the devil himself. Developer Blizzard has put almost 30 years into its top-down high fantasy epic, and as a result, has delivered some of the best ARPGs ever.

Loot is king in all of these games as you take on PvP and PvE challenges, and close to every single one is memorable for its own reasons. Still, I've ranked the best Diablo games by looking at the holistic package, considering all DLCs under the umbrella of their corresponding base game. To mix things up (and save myself from a miserably short list), I've also included the popular mobile spin-off for anyone looking to hunt demons on-the-go.

It's also worth noting that unlike many of our other best RPG list rankings, I've decided to forego our typical "vibe" category (which you can read more about in our FAQ section) for each individual game here. This is because Diablo is all about expecting the unexpected as you embark upon thrilling adventures with your friends against formidable foes. With that all out of the way, are you ready to descend into Sanctuary? Here are all the best Diablo games to play in 2026, ranked from worst to best!

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5. Diablo

It's hard to recommend the first entry as the definitive best Diablo game ever, but it definitely earns points for kicking off the series in the first place. Diablo 1 sees you cleansing a demonic scourge from the mortal realm of Sanctuary, which once existed as an oasis of calm and place to take refuge amid Heaven and Hell's ongoing war. It's a top-down game riffing off the best CRPGs, though its dungeon-crawling and combat-heavy focus makes it an action roleplaying experience through and through.

The snag here is that you can only play it on PC these days, specifically in your Internet browser. It's by far the clunkiest of the bunch for obvious age-related reasons, but it's still a surprisingly deep and enjoyable Diablo game for those who want to see where the journey began. Or, you know, for anyone looking for one of the best free games you can access anywhere you have an internet connection.

4. Diablo 3

Diablo 3 marked an important next step for the franchise. With a super strong console port, as praised in our Diablo 3 review, and a moreish loot system that makes dungeon-crawling that much more thrilling, here is where the hack n' slash DNA of the series started to really take root as an iconic feature of the best Diablo games yet to come

Of course, there are some caveats. The story here is less than memorable, with our Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls review remarking how, even with a bombastic new class, the DLC's sparse battery of new content doesn't quite justify the price tag. It's also almost too much of a grind, if that's a thing at all in Diablo, with tough boss battles feeling somewhat miserable to bang your head against. Still, its high-stakes action is enough to make any ARPG fan sing, and its impressive range of platforms makes it a solid all-rounder.

3. Diablo Immortal

Which franchise doesn't have a mobile offshoot at this point? Set between the second and third mainline games, Diablo Immortal is one of the most accessible and best MMORPGs due to its mobile free-to-play status. For that reason and more, I'm putting it pretty high on this list of best Diablo games.

Right off the bat, Diablo Immortal gave dark fantasy fans something to chew on during the wait for Diablo 4. It's also surprisingly complex for a mobile and tablet game, with loads of Diablo Immortal classes to choose from, a huge following on PC, and an engaging, more robust endgame experience compared to Diablo 3 that keeps the fun going long after you complete your quest across new and familiar parts of Sanctuary. Whether you go for Immortal over Diablo 3 will depend on whether you're here for the long game or not, so I did have trouble deciding on rank placements here – it's totally subjective.

2. Diablo 2: Resurrected

Bringing the 2000 original to modern consoles for a nostalgic blast from the 20-year-old past, Diablo 2: Resurrected is one of the best Diablo games whether or not you've played it before. "Diablo 2 definitely feels like a game ripped out of time, but that's honestly refreshing," according to my ARPG-loving colleague, and I'm inclined to agree.

Refreshed graphics make the isometric camera feel fluid and sharp, giving a bird's eye view of the action while skimping on none of the detail. February 2026's Reign of the Warlock update also brought a fresh class option to Diablo 2 for the first time in 25 years, bringing players flocking back to it in their droves despite all the newness coming to Diablo 4 at the same time. Resurrected polishes up one of the earliest games to deliver a refreshed take on one of the best fantasy RPGs ever, and it's well worth your time in 2026.

1. Diablo 4

Diablo 4 is the pinnacle of what Blizzard always wanted the series to be. Hailed as a "magnificent and absurd loot theme park" by our Editor-in-Chief in his Diablo 4 review, I have no qualms awarding it top spot on this list. As both a refreshing new adventure and an amalgamation of what makes the best Diablo games stand out, Diablo 4 offers more RPG depth than ever before, now with slower-burn, more thoughtful character progression and customization than its predecessors.

Its devs are proud of how the game allows them to get into the nitty-gritty of the series' complex lore, with the recent launch of second DLC Lord of Hatred further cementing that commitment to storytelling, worldbuilding, and bombastic ARPG combat. Blizzard says it's all-in on keeping those updates coming (maybe forever, apparently), so there's never been a better time to lose yourself in Sanctuary as the war wages on.

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