Path of Exile 2 vs Diablo IV: which action RPG do players rate higher?
Two action RPGs compete for the same players on Steam. What do reviewers of each fault: endgame, balance, performance, monetization or updates?
Shared comparison by OneStar · updated Oct 26, 2026By OneStar
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players.
Store ratings: Steam Mostly Positive2,651 reviews read · Jul 9, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026Open the Path of Exile 2 reportJoin the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure.
Store ratings: Steam Mixed2,793 reviews read · May 19, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026Open the Diablo® IV reportPath of Exile 2 leads on 5 of 6 measures; 1 is too close to call.
Scorecard
Each value comes with its 95% range. A leader is named only when the gap holds up to the test.
| Measure | Path of Exile 2 | Diablo® IV |
|---|---|---|
| ComplainShare of reviewers who complain about something, lower is better | 41%Leads95% range 39% to 42% | 53%95% range 51% to 55% |
| PraiseShare of reviewers who praise something, higher is better | 74%Leads95% range 72% to 76% | 68%95% range 66% to 70% |
| Said they leftShare of reviewers who say they quit or are leaving, lower is better | 2%Leads95% range 1% to 3% | 4%95% range 3% to 5% |
| Blame a changeShare of complaints tied to an update, redesign or price change, lower is better | 8%Leads95% range 6% to 10% | 19%95% range 17% to 21% |
| SpecificShare of reviews that name something concrete | 88%95% range 86% to 90% | 90%95% range 88% to 92% |
| Ask for featuresShare of reviewers who ask for something new or something back | 5%95% range 4% to 6% | 4%95% range 3% to 5% |
| SentimentMean feeling in the review text, 0 very negative to 4 very positive, higher is better | 2.74Leads | 2.30 |
| Star ratingMean stars of the reviewers the sample stands for, higher is better | 3.52 | 3.50 |
Top findings
- Fewer Path of Exile 2 reviewers complain: 40% against 53% for Diablo® IV.
- Diablo® IV is weak on developer and updates: 5% of reviewers mention it against 1% for Path of Exile 2, and those reviews average 2.2 stars lower.
- Diablo® IV is weak on gameplay and design: 12% of reviewers mention it against 7% for Path of Exile 2, and those reviews average 1.5 stars lower.
- Diablo® IV draws more complaints about monetization and ads: 7% of reviewers against 2% for Path of Exile 2.
Where complaints differ most
Share of each app's complaints
Where praise differs most
Share of each app's praise
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