Games like Diablo IV: Why Metin2 can be an alternative in the browser
If you like Diablo IV, you often look for further action role-playing games with character development, loot and multiplayer elements. Metin2 is an Asian action-MMORPG that runs directly in the browser, is free to play and comes without download or lengthy installation. This page shows objectively what makes both games special and where Metin2 differs.
What makes Diablo IV special
According to Steam data, Diablo IV is an action-RPG by Blizzard Entertainment that was released on 17 October 2023. It is aimed at players looking for an action-oriented role-playing game with multiplayer components.
- Developer and Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Genres according to Steam: Action, Adventure, Casual, MMO, Role-playing, Free to play
- Categories: Single-player, Multiplayer, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
- Content: Campaign and seasonal content centring on the struggle for Sanctuary
According to Steam, Diablo IV is not free-to-play.
What Metin2 offers
Metin2 is an action-MMORPG with an Asian setting. The game combines classic role-playing mechanics with numerous systems centring on equipment, pets, dungeons and quests.
Equipment and itemisation
- Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and belts as jewellery slots
- Jewellery can be improved through ore
- Earrings can be worn by all classes equally
- Examples of equipment: Pearl earrings, jade necklaces, wood bracelets, necklaces of harmony, belts of the great bear, phoenix fire shoes
Pet system
- Use without level restrictions, but a pet must not be above your character's level
- Pet overview accessible via the "p" key
- Pet eggs are hatched in the incubator, individual name (4–20 characters) possible
- Random duration of 1–14 days real-time, some pets like Meley's baby up to 45 days
- Pets gain experience through monster kills (red orbs, 90%) and by feeding equipment (blue orb, 10%)
- Evolution stages at level 40 and level 80, brave pets can additionally undergo hero training
- Pet eggs are tradeable, hatched pets only via transport boxes
Dungeons – Zodiac Temple example
- Introduced with game version 17.5
- Twelve instances, each dedicated to a Chinese animal deity
- Two instances open daily, all twelve on Sundays
- 40 levels with increasing difficulty, ten minutes per level
- Final boss on level 34, on level 40 the zodiac merchant appears
- Access from level 20, group play recommended
- Entry via 12 anima spheres per player or an alternative item for three hours' access
- Rewards in the form of guardian and zodiac insignias (12 guardian, 10 zodiac insignias)
Combat and riding abilities
- Riding abilities such as shockwave, combat from horseback and horse stomp
- Specifically for Ninja: arrow barrage
Where Metin2 differs from Diablo IV
Both games are action role-playing games with multiplayer elements, but take different paths:
- Access: Metin2 runs in the browser and is immediately playable. According to Steam, Diablo IV requires a client.
- Pricing model: Metin2 is free-to-play. According to Steam data, Diablo IV is not free-to-play.
- Setting: Metin2 offers an Asian-influenced fantasy setting with elements such as Chinese animal deities in the Zodiac Temple. Diablo IV is set in the world of Sanctuary.
- Character depth in secondary systems: Metin2 relies on, among other things, its own pet system with duration, feeding and evolution stages as well as jewellery upgrades through ore.
Diablo IV remains a unique experience. Metin2 can be a supplement if you want to try an MMORPG without installation and without a purchase price between times.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Diablo IV | Metin2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Client game (according to Steam) | Browser, immediately playable |
| Pricing model | Not free-to-play (according to Steam) | Free-to-play |
| Setting | Sanctuary | Asian fantasy setting |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, MMO, Role-playing (according to Steam) | Action-MMORPG |
| Multiplayer | Multiplayer, PvP, Co-op (according to Steam) | MMORPG with group dungeons (e.g. Zodiac Temple) |
FAQ
Is Metin2 really free to play?
Yes, Metin2 is free-to-play and can be launched directly in the browser.
Do I have to download anything for Metin2?
No, Metin2 is immediately playable in the browser.
Are there dungeons for groups in Metin2?
Yes. The Zodiac Temple, for example, offers twelve instances and 40 levels, access is possible from level 20 and group play is recommended.
Can I have companions in Metin2?
Yes. The pet system allows you to hatch pet eggs, name pets, level them up and develop them through evolution stages.
Try Metin2 in the browser now
If you like action-RPGs like Diablo IV and want to test a free MMORPG without downloading, you can start Metin2 directly in your browser and judge for yourself.