LIKE BG3 · RANKEDUPDATED JUN 12, 202610 min read

Best Games Like Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is the CRPG genre's defining moment — and it set a bar that most games can't touch. These are the ones that come closest: deep tactical RPGs, party-based adventures, and D&D-adjacent experiences that respect your intelligence. All Metacritic scores verified.

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Divinity:OriginalSin

NSP

★BUY★NEXT SAVE POINT

Turn-Based Party RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · 100h+ · OpenCritic: 93

Divinity: Original Sin 2

“93 on OpenCritic — made by the same studio (Larian) who built BG3. The most obvious recommendation on this list: same developer, same DNA, and many argue it's the better pure RPG. Four-player co-op, origin characters with full voice acting, and a systemic world that rewards creativity in ways BG3 learned from directly.”

FOR · BG3 fans who want more Larian — this is the game BG3 was built on, and it's brilliantNOT FOR · Players who loved BG3's D&D 5e rules specifically — DOS2 uses its own system

BUY9.3/10A+WORTH IT? YES

How we picked

Turn-based or tactical RPG combat prioritized — BG3 players want strategic depth
Party-based RPG structure weighted — the companion experience matters
D&D-adjacent rules and storytelling flagged where present
Metacritic scores verified for all main picks
Age flagged on older titles — CRPGs span decades of history

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PillarsofEternity

NSP

CRPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · 60h+ · MC: 88

PCPS5XSXSwitch

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

“88 on Metacritic. Obsidian's nautical CRPG — dense lore, meaningful choices, and the best world-building in any game not made by BioWare or Larian. The ship exploration and Deadfire archipelago setting are unlike anything else in the genre. MMORPG.com: 'the next, and perhaps greatest, grand cRPG.'”

FOR · BG3 fans who want the deepest lore and world-building in the CRPG genreNOT FOR · Players new to CRPGs — Deadfire assumes genre literacy and doesn't hold your hand

BUY8.8/10AWORTH IT? YES

Pathfinder:Wrathof

NSP

Turn-Based CRPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 100h+ · MC: 83

PCPS5XSX

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

“83 on Metacritic. The most D&D-adjacent CRPG outside of BG3 itself — Pathfinder's ruleset is a direct evolution of D&D 3.5. Mythic powers, massive class variety, and a dark crusade narrative. Crushingly complex at first, but once it clicks it's as deep as BG3 with 100+ hours of content.”

FOR · BG3 fans who want D&D-style rules in a dark fantasy epic with full turn-based combatNOT FOR · Casual players — the system depth is enormous and the learning curve is steep

BUY8.3/10B+WORTH IT? YES

Wasteland3

NSP

Turn-Based Tactical RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 40h · MC: ~85

PCPS5XSX

Wasteland 3

“~85 on Metacritic. inXile's post-apocalyptic CRPG — turn-based squad tactics, branching narrative, and some of the best moral ambiguity in the genre. Set in frozen Colorado with excellent co-op. Different setting to BG3's fantasy but the CRPG depth is real, and it's far more approachable than Pathfinder.”

FOR · BG3 fans who want the CRPG formula in a post-apocalyptic setting with co-op supportNOT FOR · Players who need a fantasy setting — Wasteland 3 is firmly post-apocalyptic sci-fi

WAIT8.5/10A-WORTH IT? KINDA

PillarsofEternity

NSP

CRPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · 60h · MC: ~89 (2015)

PCPS5XSXSwitch

Pillars of Eternity

“~89 on Metacritic. Obsidian's original Pillars — arguably even better than Deadfire in its focused storytelling. Immensely detailed lore, real-time with pause combat, and writing that treats the player as an intelligent adult. Older than Deadfire but a genre landmark. Play this before or after PoE2.”

FOR · BG3 fans who want to understand the CRPG lineage — Pillars 1 is essential readingNOT FOR · Players who need fully voiced dialogue and modern production values

WAIT8.9/10AWORTH IT? KINDA

Divinity:OriginalSin

NSP

Turn-Based Party RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 60h · MC: ~87

PCPS5XSX

Divinity: Original Sin (Enhanced Edition)

“~87 on Metacritic. The game that proved Larian could make a modern CRPG. Less polished than DOS2 but the elemental interaction system is even more creative in some ways — fire meets water, oil ignites, surfaces combine. A genre landmark. Slightly rougher edges but still exceptional.”

FOR · Larian fans who've finished DOS2 and want to see where it all beganNOT FOR · New players — start with DOS2 or BG3; DOS1 shows its age compared to its sequel

WAIT8.7/10AWORTH IT? KINDA

Pathfinder:Kingmaker

NSP

CRPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 80h · MC: ~79

PCPS5XSX

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

“~79 on Metacritic. Owlcat's first Pathfinder game before they mastered the formula with WotR. Deep Pathfinder rules, kingdom management, and a massive campaign. Rougher than WotR with some notorious difficulty spikes and time pressure. Play WotR first; come here if you want more.”

FOR · Pathfinder: WotR fans who want the prequel chapter and more of the same worldNOT FOR · New CRPG players — the rough edges and kingdom management are better handled in WotR

WAIT7.9/10B+WORTH IT? KINDA

Warhammer40,000:Rogue

NSP

Turn-Based CRPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 60h · MC: 78

PCPS5XSX

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

“78 on Metacritic. Owlcat (the Pathfinder developers) move to the Warhammer 40K universe. Full turn-based tactical CRPG with companion depth, origin stories, and a space opera narrative. The WH40K setting is dense; the game assumes some franchise knowledge. Improved substantially post-launch with patches.”

FOR · BG3 fans who also love Warhammer 40K — the genre combination is rare and this does it wellNOT FOR · WH40K newcomers — the setting's complexity adds a real learning wall on top of the CRPG systems

WAIT7.8/10BWORTH IT? KINDA

Solasta:Crownof

NSP

D&D 5e CRPG · PC · Xbox · 40h · MC: 77

PCXSX

Solasta: Crown of the Magister

“77 on Metacritic. The most faithful D&D 5e rules implementation outside of BG3 itself — a small studio with a fraction of BG3's budget that nailed the ruleset. The production values are humble, the writing is thin, but the tactical combat and class fidelity are excellent. A 'diet BG3' for rules purists.”

FOR · D&D 5e rules purists who want the most accurate implementation after BG3NOT FOR · Players who need high production values — Solasta is a budget CRPG and it shows

WAIT7.7/10BWORTH IT? KINDA

Tyranny

NSP

CRPG · PC · 25h · MC: ~74

Tyranny

“~74 on Metacritic. Obsidian's evil-overlord CRPG — you serve a dark lord who already won. The most morally interesting premise in the genre; unfortunately the game ends before it fully explores it. Short for a CRPG but the faction system and evil playthrough options are unique. On sale constantly.”

FOR · BG3 players who want to play the villain — Tyranny is built around that premiseNOT FOR · Players wanting a long campaign — Tyranny is ~25 hours and feels like it ends just as it gets going

WAIT7.4/10B-WORTH IT? KINDA

DragonAgeII

NSP

Action RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 25h · MC: ~76

PCPS5XSX

Dragon Age II

“~76 on Metacritic from critics, but fan backlash was severe. The sequel to Dragon Age: Origins stripped the CRPG depth for action combat, reused environments constantly, and told a more contained story. Not terrible in isolation — but as a replacement for BG3's depth, it's the wrong direction. Play Origins instead.”

FOR · Dragon Age completionists who need the full story context for InquisitionNOT FOR · BG3 players looking for the same tactical depth — DA2 moved away from that deliberately

SKIP7.6/10BWORTH IT? NAH

DungeonSiegeIII

NSP

Action RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 15h · MC: ~70

PCPS5XSX

Dungeon Siege III

“~70 on Metacritic. Obsidian's co-op action RPG from 2011 — a perfectly competent brawler that abandoned the series' CRPG roots. Short, linear, and generic by the genre's standards. Not a bad game; a poor choice for BG3 players specifically looking for tactical depth.”

FOR · Co-op action RPG fans looking for a short, lighthearted dungeon rompNOT FOR · BG3 fans expecting strategic depth — Dungeon Siege III is an action game, not a CRPG

SKIP7.0/10C+WORTH IT? NAH

Gamedec

NSP

Narrative CRPG · PC · Switch · 12h · MC: ~65

PCSwitch

Gamedec

“~65 on Metacritic. Cyberpunk detective CRPG with interesting premise — investigate crimes inside virtual game worlds. The writing reaches for Disco Elysium and falls well short. Mechanically thin and ends abruptly. A reminder that BG3's production quality is genuinely exceptional, not the baseline.”

FOR · Narrative CRPG completionists with low expectationsNOT FOR · Everyone else — the better options on this list are far more rewarding

SKIP6.5/10CWORTH IT? NAH

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BUY

Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 Enhanced Edition

The originals — BG2 is widely considered one of the greatest RPGs ever made. Infiniy Engine combat is very dated, but the Enhanced Editions make them playable. Essential gaming history.

BUY

Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition

~92 on Metacritic. 'What can change the nature of a man?' The most literarily ambitious RPG ever made. Minimal combat, maximum philosophy. Beloved by genre veterans.

BUY

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

89 on Metacritic. Not D&D — no combat at all — but the deepest dialogue-driven RPG narrative outside of Planescape. On our Cyberpunk list but belongs in every RPG fan's library.

WAIT

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

Cyberpunk D&D essentially — turn-based, party-based, great writing. Harebrained Schemes's best entry. Budget CRPG with genuine heart.

WAIT

Neverwinter Nights 2

Obsidian's D&D CRPG from 2006. The Mask of the Betrayer expansion is one of the best D&D stories ever told. Very dated but historically significant.

Best Games Like Baldur's Gate 3

Divinity: Original Sin 2

How we picked

The full list

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Wasteland 3

Pillars of Eternity

Divinity: Original Sin (Enhanced Edition)

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Solasta: Crown of the Magister

Tyranny

Dragon Age II

Dungeon Siege III

Gamedec

Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 Enhanced Edition

Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

Neverwinter Nights 2

NO HYPE.JUST GAMES.

NO HYPE.
JUST GAMES.