Games Like Dragon Age™: The Veilguard

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 18.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Fantasy 16.4%, Character Customization 11.9%, Dragons 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: It's the closest match by far, with the same Thedas setting, companion banter, romances, faction politics, and party-based fantasy combat.

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 28.9%, Fantasy 23.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Character Customization 9.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its tighter character-driven story, faster combat, and standout companion relationships make it feel very close to Veilguard’s strengths.

Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.

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

Why You'll Like It: If you want more Thedas, deeper roleplaying, and major decisions shaping your party and world, Origins is still essential.

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 29.3%, Character Customization 14.9%, Fantasy 13.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the clearest non-BioWare alternatives, mixing companions, faction politics, diplomacy, romance, and third-person action RPG combat.

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 30.2%, Action RPG 20.5%, Character Customization 15.6%, Romance 9.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Swap fantasy for sci-fi and you get BioWare’s signature formula of loyal companions, romances, mission-based progression, and consequential choices.

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: CRPG 25.1%, RPG 22.4%, Fantasy 15%, Character Customization 12.9%, Romance 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its party chemistry, romance options, reactive questing, and major narrative choices scratch the same companion-driven RPG itch despite turn-based combat.

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: CRPG 27.5%, RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 16.6%, Character Customization 10.5%, Romance 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A huge fantasy campaign full of party builds, moral choices, and world-saving stakes for players who liked Veilguard’s epic scope.

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: Fantasy 21.8%, RPG 18.6%, Action RPG 15.2%, Character Customization 13%, Magic 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers modern fantasy roleplaying, strong worldbuilding, impactful choices, and companion interactions for players wanting a newer action-forward RPG.

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

Why similar: RPG 33.2%, CRPG 32.8%, Fantasy 11.8%, Character Customization 5.8%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into politics and consequences, letting you navigate rival powers and shape a fantasy world through constant meaningful decisions.

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: Action RPG 18.8%, RPG 17.8%, Fantasy 17.7%, Dragons 15.5% ★, Character Customization 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Veilguard’s fantasy action, customizable hero, and party support, though it leans more into emergent combat than narrative choice.

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: RPG 32.9%, CRPG 30.2%, Fantasy 14.4%, Character Customization 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expect rich companion writing, faction maneuvering, and a lore-dense fantasy setting with more tactical party control than Veilguard.

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: CRPG 33.3%, Fantasy 20.3%, RPG 17.9%, Character Customization 12.7%, Romance 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its inventive party combat and highly reactive quests make it a great pick if Veilguard’s roleplaying and team dynamics mattered most to you.

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

Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Action RPG 24.4%, Character Customization 23%, Third Person 7.8%, Singleplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused than the trilogy, it still delivers squad banter, romances, and cinematic third-person combat in a very BioWare structure.

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: CRPG 29.3%, RPG 27.9%, Fantasy 18.1%, Character Customization 10.1%, Strategy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another party-based fantasy RPG where build depth, relationships, and political responsibilities define the adventure.

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.

Why similar: Action RPG 34.3%, RPG 28.7%, Character Customization 13%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers Obsidian’s take on the BioWare formula, with companion quests, branching dialogue, and choices that steer the tone of your journey.

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: CRPG 31.2%, Fantasy 17.7%, RPG 17.6%, Character Customization 12.4%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Go here if you want the party-building and tactical side of Veilguard pushed much further into turn-based fantasy combat.

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 33.6%, CRPG 29%, Fantasy 20.7%, Character Customization 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A slower, classic take on party-based fantasy roleplaying with strong lore, difficult choices, and memorable companions.

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 28.8%, Action RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 21.8%, Character Customization 10.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This emphasizes colorful fantasy exploration and satisfying action combat, with enough questing and character-building to scratch a similar heroic-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: CRPG 30.5%, Fantasy 18.4%, RPG 15.3%, Character Customization 11.6%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its companion loyalty arcs, major political decisions, and party-centric RPG systems fit well if you liked leading a team through power struggles.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Action RPG 22.8%, Fantasy 19.8%, RPG 18.5%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Third Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural action combat and relationship-driven choices make it a good fit for players who liked Veilguard’s emotional character angle.

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

Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Dragons 13.6% ★, Character Customization 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An older but still excellent action fantasy RPG for players who mainly want big monsters, party support, and class experimentation.

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 28.4%, Fantasy 20.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, CRPG 6.3%, Romance 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This older BioWare RPG blends action combat, party conversations, and morality-driven storytelling in a way that feels like a proto-Veilguard.

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

Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Fantasy 20.8%, Dragons 17.5% ★, Action RPG 12.9%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A more combat-forward fantasy RPG, but its quest-heavy world and heroic dragon-powered premise land in similar territory.

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 55.4%, Fantasy 12.4%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Story Rich 7.8%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Behind the Star Wars setting, it’s classic BioWare companion storytelling, morality choices, and relationship-driven quest design.

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: RPG 53.3%, Character Customization 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is more philosophical and choice-heavy than the first game, with strong companions and faction tension despite its older presentation.

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: CRPG 37%, RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy 11%, Choices Matter 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Swap magic for history and you still get a party tactics RPG full of political maneuvering, companion bonds, and campaign-scale decisions.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: RPG 30%, Fantasy 22%, Action RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 7%, Magic 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though less party-focused, it offers a richly political fantasy world, emotionally weighty quests, and polished action-RPG storytelling.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.5%, RPG 35.1%, Singleplayer 9.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Choices Matter 3.7%

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: Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 17%, Politics 14.2% ★, Character Customization 11%, CRPG 10.3%

Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Fantasy 24%, Action RPG 18.5%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This streamlined action RPG mixes combat, companions, dialogue choices, and a fantasy story that feels adjacent to older BioWare design.

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, Fantasy 14.7%, RPG 12.4%, Lore-Rich 6.6%

Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.

Why similar: Fantasy 39.5%, Magic 18.2%, Dragons 17.4% ★, Singleplayer 9.9%, Action 6.2%

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Fantasy 22.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a rougher budget take on the same fantasy-action formula, featuring companions, branching choices, and a dark magical setting.

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

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 11.6%, Politics 10% ★

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Fantasy 25.3%, LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Magic 16.9%, Third Person 12%, Singleplayer 9.7%

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 43.5%, Fantasy 24.3%, CRPG 16.7%, Character Customization 4.3%, Third Person 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based fantasy RPG with tactical combat and traditional questing for players who want more old-school Dragon Age energy.

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Dragons 27.8% ★, Fantasy 23.6%, RPG 17%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Third Person 8.6%

You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 56.3%, RPG 22.7%, Singleplayer 7.2%, Action 6.2%, Story Rich 3.9%

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 52.4%, RPG 17.3%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Story Rich 4.6%

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Fantasy 19.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Singleplayer 6%

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Action RPG 29%, Character Customization 10.6%, Singleplayer 8%, Third Person 3.7%

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Action RPG 22.2%, Character Customization 16.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%

In this app, you can create your characters for Dragon's Dogma 2. Customize the looks of your main character, the Arisen, and the looks and inclination of your companion, your Main Pawn. You can store up to 5 characters of each, the Arisen and your Main Pawn respectively.

Why similar: Character Customization 100%

The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 60.2%, Politics 12.4% ★, Romance 5.8%, Third Person 5.2%, Choices Matter 3.6%

Welcome to the Night Market. Survive your journey while navigating a foreign land, rife with political intrigue, arbitrary rules and secrets designed to keep you distracted. Fall in love, explore a world with rich characters, and try to save the realm.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 45.6%, RPG 15.5%, Character Customization 11.4%, Fantasy 9.7%, Romance 8.1%

You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.

Why similar: Dragons 27.9% ★, RPG 23.1%, Fantasy 20.2%, Strategy 13.5%, Politics 6.3% ★

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Action RPG 30.6%, Character Customization 20.2%, Singleplayer 7.5%, Action 5.3%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Action RPG 31.8%, RPG 29.9%, Third Person 11.4%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Story Rich 6.1%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 19.9%, Fantasy 19.7%, Magic 10.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%

Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 68.1%, Romance 11.6%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 4.8%, Choices Matter 3.9%

The Fate of The Forgotten Realms is in Your Hands. Return to the city of Neverwinter in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition.

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Fantasy 20.8%, Action RPG 20.2%, Character Customization 14.1%, Magic 6.1%

Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Fantasy 31%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 5%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Fantasy 29.2%, RPG 21.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Character Customization 8.2%

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: Fantasy 17.6%, CRPG 17.1%, RPG 15.8%, Character Customization 10.4%, Action RPG 8.6%

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Action RPG 20.7%, Character Customization 17%, Singleplayer 10.9%, Third Person 8.2%

ONE MAN AGAINST AN EMPIRE

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Fantasy 28.7%, Action RPG 23.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%, Story Rich 5.1%

FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.2%, RPG 17.9%, Character Customization 14.9%, Fantasy 13%, Strategy 9%

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Character Customization 28.5%, RPG 19.1%, Singleplayer 15.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%