- #1 Drakensang: The River of Time
97% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2011
Dev: DTPPub: Cosmi/ValuSoft
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 38.8%, Real-Time with Pause 19.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Dwarves 9.8% ★, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This direct prequel offers the most authentic experience, refining the mechanics and world-building of the original game.
- #2 Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
96% matchVery Positive86% of 30,619 reviews2010
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 27.5%, Real-Time with Pause 25.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Dwarves 4.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same party-based, real-time-with-pause tactical combat and deep, choice-driven narrative structure.
- #3 Pillars of Eternity
96% matchVery Positive89% of 25,809 reviews2015
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 30.4%, Real-Time with Pause 21.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, CRPG 10.4%, Fantasy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the CRPG genre that perfectly captures the tactical party management and atmospheric storytelling of classic RPGs.
- #4 Risen
95% matchVery Positive89% of 10,583 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 61.7%, Fantasy 15.4%, Third Person 6.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Dark Fantasy 3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Gothic, this game shares the gritty, atmospheric German RPG DNA found in Drakensang.
- #5 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,751 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: RPG 26.3%, Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Real-Time with Pause 22.7% ★, CRPG 10.9%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep ruleset and party-based progression that will satisfy fans of the original's complex pen-and-paper roots.
- #6 Gothic II: Gold Edition
94% matchVery Positive94% of 17,251 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: RPG 60.5%, Fantasy 13%, Third Person 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational German RPG that provides the same sense of exploration and grounded, atmospheric fantasy world-building.
- #7 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
93% matchVery Positive85% of 5,238 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Fantasy 20.3%, Third Person 9.2%, Character Customization 3.8%, Magic 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person fantasy RPG that offers a similar sense of adventure and character progression in a vibrant world.
- #8 Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
92% matchVery Positive90% of 9,360 reviews2018
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 36.7% ★, RPG 24.1%, CRPG 14.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Character Customization 5%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a third-person perspective and a complex D&D ruleset, making it a natural transition for fans of the original's gameplay style.
- #9 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
91% matchVery Positive92% of 10,696 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 28.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 22%, RPG 19.2%, CRPG 11.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for party-based CRPGs, offering the tactical depth and classic fantasy feel that inspired the genre.
- #10 ELEX
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,503 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Why similar: RPG 62.9%, Fantasy 15.8%, Third Person 7.3%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the challenging, atmospheric, and open-ended design philosophy common to classic German RPGs.
- #11 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
90% matchVery Positive90% of 3,576 reviews2014
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, Real-Time with Pause 23.9% ★, RPG 20.8%, CRPG 12.3%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic CRPG experience that prioritizes party management and tactical combat in a harsh, atmospheric fantasy environment.
- #12 Tyranny
89% matchVery Positive87% of 13,190 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Real-Time with Pause 22.5% ★, CRPG 14%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical party-based combat and a highly reactive narrative where your choices significantly alter the world.
- #13 GreedFall
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,716 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 58.7%, Fantasy 12.1%, Character Customization 10.8%, Third Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person party-based RPG that emphasizes exploration, diplomacy, and tactical combat in a unique fantasy setting.
- #14 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
88% matchVery Positive89% of 1,941 reviews2016
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, CRPG 16%, Real-Time with Pause 14% ★, Fantasy 9.8%, Dwarves 7.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A deep, rules-heavy CRPG that offers a unique blend of fantasy and technology with complex character building.
- #15 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
87% matchVery Positive88% of 48,473 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Fantasy 16.8%, Character Customization 9.7%, Third Person 6.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a robust party-based companion system and third-person combat that feels rewarding and tactical.
- #16 Might & Magic X - Legacy
86% matchMixed66% of 3,405 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Fantasy 10.9%, CRPG 7.7%, Dwarves 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon-crawling experience that utilizes party-based mechanics and turn-based strategy.
- #17 Demonicon
86% matchMixed67% of 1,016 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 66.2%, Fantasy 15.1%, Third Person 6.8%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the same Dark Eye universe as the seed game, this third-person RPG offers a familiar lore-rich experience.
- #18 Dungeon Siege II
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,848 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Party-Based RPG 21%, Real-Time with Pause 12.4% ★, Fantasy 12.1%, Dwarves 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented party-based RPG that shares the classic fantasy aesthetic and squad-focused gameplay.
- #19 Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,009 reviews2022
Dev: GrapeOcean TechnologiesPub: V Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 34.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 24.7%, RPG 15.6%, CRPG 12%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern CRPG that emphasizes party-based tactical combat and classic isometric exploration.
- #20 The Dwarves
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,079 reviews2016
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A few heroes are facing hundreds of foes – are you even able to lead the coolest fantasy people to victory against the dark hordes? Explore a vast world, fight tactical real-time battles, and experience the fantastic story based on the bestseller "The Dwarves".
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 46.2% ★, RPG 35%, Fantasy 16.1%, Adventure 1.1%, Story Rich 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical combat and a narrative focus on the dwarven lore that was a highlight of the original Drakensang.
- #21 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,917 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 57.8%, Fantasy 19.9%, Character Customization 7.3%, Third Person 5.2%, Atmospheric 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person fantasy RPG with robust combat mechanics and a vast, lore-filled world to explore.
- #22 Serpent in the Staglands
83% matchMixed66% of 205 reviews2015
Dev: Whalenought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A true role-playing adventure. Set in the icy Staglands, this party-based CRPG has you take the role of a trapped god on a perilous journey across a beautiful, deadly peninsula.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 28.1% ★, RPG 24.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, CRPG 12.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An old-school CRPG that captures the spirit of party-based exploration and challenging tactical combat.
- #23 Archaelund
80% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 36.3%, RPG 24.4%, CRPG 11.3%, Fantasy 10.6%, Turn-Based 6%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that successfully captures the classic party-based, grid-based exploration feel of old-school RPGs.
- #24 Faery - Legends of Avalon
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 844 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Faery: Legends of Avalon is a big role playing game packed with a very distinctive ambience and graphic style. Create your character, embark in a great adventure and discover the fantastic world of Avalon!
Why similar: RPG 65.1%, Fantasy 17.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Character Customization 4.6%, Adventure 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy RPG with a unique, atmospheric world and turn-based combat that emphasizes party composition.
- #25 Dark Envoy
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 866 reviews2023
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 23%, RPG 13.9%, CRPG 10.7%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern party-based RPG with a focus on tactical, real-time combat and a blend of fantasy and steampunk elements.
- #26 Eschalon: Book I
81% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: RPG 67.8%, Fantasy 12.2%, Turn-Based 9.5%, CRPG 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that focuses on deep character building and exploration in a traditional fantasy setting.
- #27 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 783 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 39%, RPG 21.7%, CRPG 20.3%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-inspired CRPG that features deep tactical party management and a focus on player agency.
- #28 Outward Definitive Edition
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,822 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Why similar: RPG 71.9%, Fantasy 15.7%, Third Person 5.6%, Atmospheric 2.8%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and challenging fantasy RPG that rewards careful preparation and tactical thinking.
- #29 Bound By Flame
81% matchMixed68% of 3,985 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 64.8%, Fantasy 15.8%, Third Person 6%, Dark Fantasy 3.5%, Character Customization 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person fantasy RPG that focuses on party companions and tactical choices during combat encounters.
- #30 SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest
79% matchVery Positive85% of 2,310 reviews2019
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Dwarves 29.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 10%, Atmospheric 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends party-based RPG mechanics with real-time strategy, offering a unique tactical experience in a fantasy world.
- #31 Dungeon Siege
77% matchVery Positive82% of 4,173 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 37.6%, Party-Based RPG 29.4%, Real-Time with Pause 17.5% ★, Fantasy 12.6%, Adventure 1.2%
- #32 Divine Divinity
77% matchVery Positive88% of 3,946 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 50.8%, Real-Time with Pause 23.9% ★, Fantasy 14.5%, CRPG 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #33 Gothic 1
76% matchVery Positive93% of 17,734 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Why similar: RPG 59.8%, Fantasy 14.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Third Person 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%
- #34 Gothic® 3
76% matchVery Positive82% of 12,124 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Why similar: RPG 63.2%, Fantasy 16.4%, Third Person 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Magic 2.8%
- #35 The Age of Decadence
75% matchVery Positive82% of 3,976 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, CRPG 36.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #36 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.8% ★, RPG 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 18%, CRPG 15.4%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #37 Gedonia
72% matchVery Positive87% of 3,875 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 38%, Fantasy 14.8%, CRPG 14.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Character Customization 7.6%
- #38 SpellForce 3 Reforced
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,863 reviews2017
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Why similar: RPG 60.6%, Fantasy 19%, CRPG 5%, Dwarves 4.7% ★, Character Customization 3.4%
- #39 Arx Fatalis
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,543 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: RPG 62.8%, Fantasy 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Magic 2.7%
- #40 Sacred Gold
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,548 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: RPG 64.4%, Fantasy 16.2%, Dwarves 12.6% ★, Adventure 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #41 Lords of Xulima
72% matchVery Positive81% of 1,258 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.
Why similar: RPG 54%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, CRPG 7.3%
- #42 Wizardry 8
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,195 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 39.3%, RPG 35.4%, CRPG 9.7%, Fantasy 8.1%, Turn-Based 3.9%
- #43 Old School RPG
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Head Buzz Games, LLC
Windows
Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 58.6%, RPG 30.6%, Fantasy 7.8%, Magic 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #44 Ember
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 992 reviews2016
Dev: N-Fusion InteractivePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games (RPG) that features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill system, and an intricate crafting system.
Why similar: RPG 48%, Fantasy 19%, Real-Time with Pause 17.8% ★, CRPG 7.7%, Adventure 4.1%
- #45 SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,341 reviews2009
Dev: PhenomicPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!
Why similar: RPG 78.4%, Fantasy 19.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #46 Elengard: Ascension
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Stèphano M. M. G.
Windows
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 27.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 24%, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 8.9%, CRPG 7.5%
- #47 Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
68% matchMixed47% of 1,444 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr Media
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Party-Based RPG 43.1%, RPG 29.7%, Fantasy 11.8%, Character Customization 6.3%, Magic 2.8%
- #48 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,296 reviews2019
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.
Why similar: RPG 58%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, CRPG 6.3%, Fantasy 5.4%, Turn-Based 5.3%
- #49 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
69% matchVery Positive91% of 11,547 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 57.5%, Fantasy 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Magic 5.2%, Adventure 2.5%
- #50 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
70% matchVery Positive82% of 273 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Party-Based RPG 31.1%, CRPG 8.4%, Turn-Based 6.7%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #51 Geneforge 1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 395 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 66.1%, Fantasy 14.1%, Turn-Based 8.5%, CRPG 8.1%, Story Rich 1.9%
- #52 AntharioN
70% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Party-Based RPG 26.1%, CRPG 13.8%, Fantasy 8.7%, Turn-Based 7.4%
- #53 Shadows: Awakening
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,466 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 9%, CRPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%
- #54 Legend of Grimrock
67% matchVery Positive94% of 6,662 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Party-Based RPG 31.9%, Fantasy 13.6%, Adventure 1.9%, Atmospheric 1.7%
- #55 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
65% matchVery Positive80% of 2,601 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Dwarves 39% ★, RPG 32.4%, Fantasy 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Magic 5.1%
- #56 Of Ash and Steel
64% matchMixed65% of 6,426 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Fantasy 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Adventure 5%
- #57 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
66% matchVery Positive92% of 11,881 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 58.7%, Fantasy 13.7%, Turn-Based 10.9%, CRPG 10.2%, Adventure 2.1%
- #58 Avadon: The Black Fortress
67% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, CRPG 11.3%, Turn-Based 6%