Games Like Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition

You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.

Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Fantasy 18.1%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Character Customization 10.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps Origins' companion-focused storytelling, dialogue choices, romances, and pause-and-play party combat while continuing the same world and lore most directly.

Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.

Why similar: RPG 21.2%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Character Customization 14%, Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although more open-ended and action-forward, it still delivers party management, companion banter, romance, and major world-shaping choices in the same setting.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: RPG 26%, Choices Matter 19.6%, Character Customization 15.2%, Story Rich 14.3%, Fantasy 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on companions, reactive quest design, moral choices, and a richly written fantasy campaign makes it one of the closest modern equivalents to Origins' roleplaying appeal.

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.

Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Real-Time with Pause 22.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Fantasy 10.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a dark, story-rich fantasy CRPG with real-time-with-pause combat, party tactics, dense lore, and consequential choices that strongly echo Origins.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Real-Time with Pause 20.2% ★, Choices Matter 14.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Party-Based RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures Origins' love of difficult decisions and party-based CRPG design, but with an even stronger focus on morally gray choice-and-consequence roleplaying.

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, RPG 15.5%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Fantasy 11.2%, Character Customization 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want epic dark-fantasy stakes, deep party building, companion quests, and lots of meaningful narrative decisions, this is an outstanding fit.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Character Customization 14.6%, Story Rich 11%, Fantasy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its BioWare-like structure of companions, faction politics, romance, and story decisions makes it feel especially close to Origins despite its action-based combat.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, RPG 19.4%, Fantasy 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers classic party-based fantasy adventuring, kingdom-scale decisions, companion stories, and dense RPG systems for players who loved Origins' tactical side.

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.2%, RPG 16.1%, Fantasy 13.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Character Customization 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly reactive fantasy campaign with memorable party members and extensive choice-driven questing, even if the combat is turn-based instead of RTwP.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Choices Matter 24.3%, Story Rich 21.5%, Character Customization 13.7%, Classic 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: Even in sci-fi, it nails the same BioWare strengths as Origins: squad bonds, romances, dialogue choices, loyalty arcs, and a cinematic story shaped by your decisions.

Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 14%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: One of the clearest ancestors to Origins, it blends party tactics, companion writing, romances, and epic fantasy storytelling in a very similar mold.

Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.

Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Fantasy 28%, Character Customization 8.8%, Dragons 8.7% ★, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more action-oriented, but the companion focus, branching conversations, and return to Dragon Age's world and lore still make it relevant for Origins fans.

Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, RPG 23.1%, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Choices Matter 7.5%, Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on Pillars' party-based storytelling and decision-making with stronger companion interactions and flexible tactical combat options.

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?

Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Real-Time with Pause 21.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, Classic 11.2% ★, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another classic BioWare RPG built around moral choices, companion relationships, and a central hero's journey that will feel instantly familiar to Origins fans.

The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 13.7%, Character Customization 12%

Why You'll Like It: Its party-based adventuring, pause-driven combat, and foundational BioWare-style storytelling make it a natural recommendation for Origins players who want the genre roots.

Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 36.3% ★, RPG 18.3%, Fantasy 12.6%, Character Customization 10.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers classic D&D-flavored roleplaying, character building, and choice-driven questing, though its companion structure is lighter than Origins'.

Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.

Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Fantasy 14.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This earlier BioWare RPG shares Origins' emphasis on dialogue choices, companion interactions, and a story shaped by how you roleplay your character.

Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Real-Time with Pause 26.1% ★, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Character Customization 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its party-based real-time-with-pause combat, classic fantasy setting, and old-school questing make it a strong mechanical and tonal match for Origins.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Character Customization 16%, Fantasy 15.5%, Dragons 13.6% ★, Open World 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more action-heavy, but the dark fantasy atmosphere, monster-heavy adventuring, and party-like pawn system give it some of the same adventurous feel.

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Well-Written 15.5% ★, Fantasy 13.5%, Mature 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it drops the party system, it matches Origins well in mature fantasy politics, impactful choices, and a dark, morally messy narrative.

The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...

Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Real-Time with Pause 25.2% ★, Fantasy 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Character Customization 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like its predecessor, it offers tactical party adventuring and a grounded fantasy campaign that should appeal to players who liked Origins' slower, classic CRPG feel.

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Fantasy 15.6%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Mature 12.7%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim fantasy world, mature storytelling, and choice-heavy quest design make it a worthwhile pick even though it is built around a fixed protagonist rather than a full party.

Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!

Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.9%, Fantasy 12.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Character Customization 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Origins' tone for something lighter, but the party-based fantasy questing and tactical depth still hit a similar strategic RPG itch.

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.9%, RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 15.6%, Character Customization 13.7%, Story Rich 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a companion-heavy, choice-driven RPG with lots of dialogue and party management, just translated into a grim sci-fi setting.

Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, RPG 16.9%, Choices Matter 15%, Fantasy 12.3%, Character Customization 12%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Origins was building a party and approaching fights tactically, Solasta delivers that in a very combat-focused fantasy campaign.

Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 29.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, RPG 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This modern indie CRPG is clearly inspired by Baldur's Gate-era design, with RTwP party combat and a dark fantasy tone that overlaps well with Origins.

A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 37.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 27.4%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its tactical pause-based party combat and serious fantasy setting make it a good pick if Origins' battlefield control and party positioning were your favorite parts.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 42.1%, RPG 24.6%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Story Rich 6.3%, Strategy 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on party relationships, tactical encounters, and decisions with political consequences makes it appealing to players who liked Origins' leadership fantasy.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: RPG 49.5%, Story Rich 17.7%, Fantasy 10.1%, Tactical 6.8%, Strategy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though cyberpunk rather than fantasy, it offers strong companion writing, meaningful choices, and a tightly paced party-based RPG story.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Fantasy 23.3%, Strategy 7.5%, Character Customization 7.5%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes party RPG progression, fantasy storytelling, and tactical combat in a way that can appeal to players who liked Origins' blend of strategy and roleplay.

As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Real-Time with Pause 20.6% ★, Story Rich 18.1%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Character Customization 6.8%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Fantasy 16.1%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Classic 11.9% ★, Story Rich 7%

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Fantasy 20.6%, Dragons 19.9% ★, Open World 7.2%, Character Customization 6.8%

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Fantasy 20.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Open World 4.3%, Adventure 3.3%

Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.

Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Character Customization 27%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Open World 8.9%

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Fantasy 21.4%, Character Customization 13.9%, Open World 8.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Fantasy 16.1%, Classic 15.3% ★, Choices Matter 12.4%, Story Rich 7.3%

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Classic 16.3% ★, Fantasy 16.3%, Open World 9.2%, Moddable 8.9% ★

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Fantasy 18.2%, Open World 11.5%, Story Rich 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%

5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.7% ★, RPG 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Classic 9.4% ★

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Fantasy 18.3%, Moddable 10.3% ★, Open World 9.9%, Character Customization 8.1%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Fantasy 21.5%, Character Customization 16%, Story Rich 11.3%, Open World 9.4%

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Dragons 20.3% ★, Fantasy 20.2%, Character Customization 14.4%, Open World 10.1%

Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!

Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Fantasy 34.9%, Character Customization 22.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

Why similar: RPG 23.9%, Fantasy 15%, Dragons 12.6% ★, Character Customization 11.7%, Open World 9.3%

Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31.7% ★, RPG 18.3%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Fantasy 10.8%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Real-Time with Pause 22% ★, Fantasy 16.4%, Classic 15% ★, Open World 3.3%

Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 25.1%, Real-Time with Pause 16.4% ★, Fantasy 14.3%, Classic 11.8% ★

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Fantasy 25.5%, Open World 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Character Customization 7.3%

The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.9%, RPG 20.1%, Dragons 14.3% ★, Story Rich 12.4%, Fantasy 9.9%

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

Why similar: RPG 21%, Choices Matter 19.2%, Fantasy 17.9%, Character Customization 14.9%, Story Rich 14.9%

Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.

Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Dragons 18.5% ★, Fantasy 14.1%, Character Customization 12.8%, Classic 10.8% ★

Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25.6% ★, RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 12.3%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 11.4%

Embark on an epic adventure to rise to power in this new Real-Time-With-Pause medieval fantasy RPG that combines action and strategy mechanics. Fight a lot, explore, choose how you fight, configure your abilities, create powerful builds and combos. Awaken your true power!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.9% ★, Well-Written 17.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 17%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 8.3%

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, RPG 17%, Fantasy 11.2%, Character Customization 8.8%

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Fantasy 16.6%, Open World 12%, Character Customization 6.7%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Story Rich 17.6%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Fantasy 10.8%, Mature 6%