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Path of Exile 2 vs Diablo IV: which action RPG do players rate higher?

Shared report · refreshed weekly · updated Oct 26, 2026

About Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players.

Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access · $29.99 · out since 2024 · from the Steam description
Sample2,651 reviews2,651 Steam
Which reviewsNatural mixCompare
DatesOct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026Last year
WhereGlobalevery language

Gameplay and design complaints in Path of Exile 2 split across complex builds and loot, slow pacing, campaign and map layouts, and disappointment with the sequel's direction.

OneStar read 2,651 Steam reviews of Path of Exile 2 posted from Jul 2026 to Oct 2026. Of the 2,651 people who reviewed Path of Exile 2 in OneStar's sample, 41% complain and 74% praise it. The top complaints about Path of Exile 2 are gameplay and design (13% of complaints), difficulty (14%) and performance (14%). In OneStar's sample of Path of Exile 2 reviews, 2% of reviewers say they're quitting. OneStar's report on Path of Exile 2 was last updated on Oct 26, 2026.

2,651Reviews analyzedposted over 4 months
41%Complain1,159 reviews
74%Praise1,889 reviews
2%Says they're quittingstopped or quitting now

What goes wrong

Gameplay and design13%
The worst thing about this game: it's as if they gave the writer for the voice lines one sentence for the kind of person saying it and where they are. The characters won't stop quipping.
Difficulty14%
Very dificult in every class you pick, first dungeon unbeatable boss, good luck if you choose witch of sorcerres if you don't balance the boss and some times the mobs life to a resonable level and...
Performance14%
The game is currently unplayable at this moment, with a frame rate of about 4.
Grind10%
This game wastes your time more than anything, back in the day i could play 20 hours straight and not get tired because this used to be a game that made you feel really rewarded for playing for...
Bugs and crashes9%
i started a character then made another, when i went back to the first one it just stalls at the loading screen it NEVER loads so that first character is lost I guess?

What goes well

General praise49%
BEST ARPG EVER MADE!!!!
Gameplay is fun36%
As a former fan of Diablo with over 1500 hours in D4, POE2 is simply a better ARPG.
Lots of content and value6%
[h1]A sensational ARPG with a spectacular amount of content[/h1] POE2 is a single player/coop ARPG that brings a baffling amount of content to the player.
Developer support4%
Path of Exile 2 consistently is getting better every patch, and the latest 0.5.4 patch was absolutely amazing., The end game content continues to dramatically improve, and GGG keeps making...
Graphics and art2%
Visually beautiful and it's POE! I would highly recommend.

Reasons for quitting

The main complaint of the 59 reviewers who say they stopped or are quitting

Grind14%
Gameplay and design14%
Difficulty12%
Bugs and crashes5%
Bans, scams and safety5%

Their categories

Yes or no questions the person who shared it asked of each review

Difficulty and balance18%
This game wastes your time more than anything, back in the day i could play 20 hours straight and not get tired because this used to be a game that made you feel really rewarded for playing for...
Endgame and progression28%
i was enjoying the game until i stashed a high value item(preserved cranium) and the game completely deleted it, so now i have to manually insert any high value currency or items just to make sure...
Monetization10%
I've been banned by an administrator.
Performance and bugs27%
i started a character then made another, when i went back to the first one it just stalls at the loading screen it NEVER loads so that first character is lost I guess?
Seasons and updates6%
Started two months into season, expecting all the bugs will be solved by then, but the amount of bugs is literally overwhelming, combined with punishing mechanics (bug - die - lose progress), the...

What they use it for

276 of 2,651 reviewers said; shares are of them

Collecting and completing43%
If you like grinding and farming for chase items for your builds you are gonna love this game. BUT the game does have problems with crashing, I've lost a considerable amount of items and resources...
Playing with friends20%
As a casual player, I can play the game. Here is my advice. Look up online builds to help you level and give you a guide if it is your first character. Do the same thing for an end game build.
Playing solo17%
I shouldn't have to rely on a server for what is essentially a single-player game experience. I understand there are multiplayer aspects (such as co-op or the trading market, etc) But this isn't...

What they ask for

137 reviews ask for something

New feature or option54%
More content12%
Bring something back8%
Platform, device or language3%
Type unclear24%

Who is saying it

The biggest clear differences between audiences; 6 more with a free account

UseCollecting and completing: mention grind 4.6x as often as everyone (56% vs 12%).

RecommendationNot recommended: mention servers and connection 1.4x as often as everyone (11% vs 8%).

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