Diablo IV vs HELLDIVERS 2
Both demand online subscriptions, but one suits solo grinders while the other needs chaotic co-op squads.
Updated 11d ago
Skip the $49.99 Standard button — the $69.99 Age of Hatred Collection adds both expansions for twenty dollars more. The 2026 repairs are free either way.
Still the best chaotic 4-player co-op shooter on PC despite the playerbase falling from 458k peak to 30k after Arrowhead's balance churn.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Diablo IV | HELLDIVERS 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value HELLDIVERS 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $49.99 Blizzard | $30.95 −23% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $22.49 | $25.47 |
| Cost / hour | $1.94/hr $49.99 · 26 h main story | $0.97/hr $30.95 · 32 h main story |
| Off its low | +122% low was Aug 2025 | +22% low was Mar 2025 |
| Main story | 26 h | 32 h |
| Health HELLDIVERS 2 wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 65% 75k reviews | 75% 1.2M reviews |
| Recent reviews | 68% 927 votes · vs 65% lifetime | 81% 3k votes · vs 75% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 42,469 Jul 2026 · ↑ 66% MoM | 43,782 Jul 2026 · ↓ 4% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 10% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 63,808 May 2026 · now at 67% | 458,208 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 5 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 4 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Diablo IV
Three years of repairs finally arriving at once. Players who stayed through every season say the endgame is the best it has been.
Paying again. Skills behind an expansion paywall is the complaint that recurs most, followed by an endgame they still call grindy and unbalanced.
from our July 2026 verdict
HELLDIVERS 2
The core co-op PVE loop remains engaging and fun for hundreds of hours despite ongoing frustrations.
Persistent balance changes, performance bugs, and poor developer communication erode trust and enjoyment over time.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Diablo IV if
- You enjoy seasonal ARPG loops and don't mind starting fresh each season.
- You prefer solo or small-group play with deep class builds.
- You are willing to pay $69.99 for the complete collection with expansions.
Pick HELLDIVERS 2 if
- You love chaotic 4-player co-op with friendly fire and strategic loadouts.
- You want a PvE shooter without any competitive PvP elements.
- You accept linking a PSN account on PC and occasional server issues.
Bottom line
Pick Diablo IV for deep solo builds and seasonal grind; pick HELLDIVERS 2 for chaotic co-op fun with a persistent war meta.