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Games Like Pillars of Eternity

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, CRPG, Story Rich, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 25,508 reviews
Released: 2015-03-26
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 8.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 41.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

Overview

Pillars of Eternity stands out for blending classic Infinity Engine-style party adventuring with modern writing, meaningful choices, deep character building, and real-time-with-pause combat. These recommendations focus on games that deliver a similar mix of isometric CRPG exploration, companion-driven storytelling, tactical party management, and richly built worlds. The highest-ranked picks are the ones most likely to scratch that exact "modern classic CRPG" itch.

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  1. #1 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
    97% matchVery Positive88% of 19,658 reviews2018
    Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, CRPG 16.9%, Isometric 14.9%, Real-Time with Pause 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It directly builds on Pillars of Eternity with deeper class customization, excellent party writing, reactive quest design, and the same polished isometric CRPG structure.

  2. #2 Tyranny
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 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 22.4%, CRPG 19.6%, Isometric 17.2%, Real-Time with Pause 14.4%, Story Rich 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Obsidian's other party-based RTwP CRPG offers similarly dense writing, strong companions, and choice-heavy questing in a dark fantasy world.

  3. #3 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,558 reviews2018
    Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 49.9 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 18.6%, CRPG 17.2%, Real-Time with Pause 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Isometric 14.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Pillars, it emphasizes party synergy, sprawling fantasy questing, kingdom-scale decisions, and old-school CRPG depth.

  4. #4 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 42,222 reviews2021
    Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 20.7%, Isometric 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 18%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its massive party-based campaign, layered character builds, and crunchy RTwP-or-turn-based combat make it one of the closest modern alternatives to Pillars of Eternity.

  5. #5 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 10,593 reviews2013
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 28.8 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 20.8%, CRPG 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, RPG 13.5%, Isometric 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: One of Pillars of Eternity's clearest inspirations, it delivers classic isometric party adventuring, memorable companions, and a huge story-rich fantasy campaign.

  6. #6 Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 30,326 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 24.3%, Real-Time with Pause 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Fantasy 10.9%, Story Rich 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its tactical pause-based combat, companion banter, moral choices, and dark fantasy tone make it a natural fit for Pillars fans.

  7. #7 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
    93% matchVery Positive95% of 5,396 reviews2017
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: CRPG 21.7%, Real-Time with Pause 21.5%, Isometric 17.9%, RPG 15.9%, Story Rich 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: If Pillars drew you in with dense lore and dialogue-heavy roleplaying, this classic delivers some of the best writing and worldbuilding in the genre.

  8. #8 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 17,435 reviews2013
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.4 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: CRPG 21.6%, Isometric 18.7%, Real-Time with Pause 15.1%, RPG 12%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This foundational Infinity Engine CRPG shares Pillars' party-based structure, exploration flow, and classic fantasy adventuring feel.

  9. #9 Baldur's Gate 3
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 832,276 reviews2023
    Dev: Larian Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 130.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    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 30%, CRPG 29.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Fantasy 10.1%, Character Customization 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Even with turn-based combat, it captures the same appeal of party-driven fantasy roleplaying, reactive storytelling, and build experimentation.

  10. #10 Torment: Tides of Numenera
    91% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,341 reviews2017
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.

    Why similar: RPG 29%, Isometric 24.4%, CRPG 22.2%, Story Rich 7.9%, Party-Based RPG 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It leans more narrative than combat-focused, but its philosophical writing, companion interactions, and choice-driven questing strongly echo Pillars' story-rich side.

  11. #11 Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 991 reviews2022
    Dev: GrapeOcean TechnologiesPub: V Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 22.9%, CRPG 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Isometric 14.9%, RPG 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It is explicitly modeled after Infinity Engine-style RPGs, with RTwP combat, an adventuring party, and a classic fantasy tone very close to Pillars.

  12. #12 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 201,253 reviews2017
    Dev: Larian Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 25.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.9%, RPG 15.6%, Isometric 11.2%, Fantasy 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Though turn-based instead of RTwP, it offers superb party RPG systems, quest reactivity, and richly interactive fantasy adventuring.

  13. #13 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 3,549 reviews2014
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 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: CRPG 19.7%, Real-Time with Pause 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, RPG 14.7%, Isometric 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if your favorite part of Pillars was building and micromanaging a full party through challenging real-time-with-pause encounters.

  14. #14 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 21,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Tactical Adventures
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 29.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, RPG 18.7%, Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It scratches the same party-building and tactical-combat itch with a strong focus on class composition, dungeon crawling, and fantasy adventuring.

  15. #15 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 42,430 reviews2023
    Dev: Owlcat Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 33.6%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 11.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Character Customization 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Despite the sci-fi setting, it matches Pillars in party-based CRPG structure, dense lore, branching choices, and long-form narrative roleplaying.

  16. #16 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,916 reviews2016
    Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 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 21.6%, CRPG 20.3%, Isometric 19.4%, Real-Time with Pause 8.3%, Story Rich 7%

    Why You'll Like It: This classic offers isometric roleplaying, deep reactivity, companion systems, and a richly written world for players who want more old-school CRPG freedom.

  17. #17 Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 31,639 reviews2015
    Dev: Larian Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 33%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, CRPG 15.9%, Isometric 9.9%, Fantasy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Its party play, exploration-heavy design, and emphasis on quest-solving make it a strong fit if you want another substantial isometric fantasy RPG.

  18. #18 Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,277 reviews2018
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.5 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 29.4%, CRPG 25.7%, RPG 19%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Its D&D roots, character-building focus, and story-driven fantasy campaigns make it a strong next stop for classic CRPG fans.

  19. #19 Tower of Time
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,544 reviews2018
    Dev: Event Horizon
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Isometric 16.9%, RPG 11.2%, CRPG 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its real-time tactical combat and party positioning systems will appeal to players who especially loved Pillars' battlefield control and encounter management.

  20. #20 Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 8,092 reviews2014
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.

    Why similar: RPG 41%, CRPG 25.7%, Isometric 22.7%, Open World 2.9%, Strategy 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its old-school party management, choice-heavy quest design, and dense RPG systems will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Pillars' classic CRPG sensibilities.

  21. #21 Serpent in the Staglands
    84% matchMixed66% of 202 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 19.2%, CRPG 19%, RPG 16.3%, Isometric 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a more obscure but very close match in terms of isometric perspective, RTwP combat, and old-school CRPG atmosphere.

  22. #22 Wasteland 3
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 21,899 reviews2020
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

    Why similar: CRPG 27.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Isometric 19.6%, RPG 14.3%, Story Rich 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It shifts to a post-apocalyptic setting, but its squad-based roleplaying, reactive choices, and crunchy combat make it a solid Pillars follow-up.

  23. #23 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 6,474 reviews2014
    Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 34%, Isometric 25.9%, CRPG 21%, Story Rich 8.5%, Fantasy 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: While urban fantasy rather than high fantasy, it offers strong writing, memorable companions, and tightly designed party-based CRPG questing.

  24. #24 Drakensang: The River of Time
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2011
    Dev: DTPPub: Cosmi/ValuSoft
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.7 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 40%, Real-Time with Pause 21%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 11%, CRPG 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This prequel offers more party-focused fantasy questing, tactical combat, and strong tabletop-inspired CRPG progression.

  25. #25 Drakensang
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 777 reviews2009
    Dev: Radon LabsPub: DTP Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    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 31%, Real-Time with Pause 22%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, CRPG 10.5%, Fantasy 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers party-based tactical fantasy roleplaying with a grounded campaign structure that feels comfortably adjacent to Pillars of Eternity.

  26. #26 Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 3,873 reviews2023
    Dev: Iron Tower Studio
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.

    Why similar: CRPG 29.8%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, Isometric 22.4%, RPG 16.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It is harsher and more systems-driven, but its emphasis on consequential choices, build specialization, and CRPG problem-solving fits the same mindset.

  27. #27 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,721 reviews2021
    Dev: Dark Crystal GamesPub: Prime Matter
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

    Why similar: CRPG 38.3%, Isometric 23.6%, RPG 21.2%, Story Rich 5.6%, Open World 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This modern isometric CRPG emphasizes branching quests, build variety, and party-based exploration in a way that feels structurally familiar to Pillars.

  28. #28 The Age of Decadence
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 3,941 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, post-apocalyptic 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: CRPG 35%, Isometric 24.2%, RPG 18.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, Fantasy 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This one is more solitary and unforgiving than Pillars, but its reactivity, writing, and old-school roleplaying depth make it a worthwhile pick for CRPG purists.

  29. #29 Avadon: The Black Fortress
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    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 28.7%, Isometric 23.9%, CRPG 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its focus on party management, faction politics, and story-heavy fantasy questing makes it a good lower-budget alternative to Pillars of Eternity.

  30. #30 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

    Why similar: Isometric 23.7%, RPG 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, CRPG 16.9%, Fantasy 7%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers classic party-based fantasy roleplaying, exploration, and quest-driven progression for players who want another old-school isometric adventure.

  31. #31 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 11,874 reviews2014
    Dev: Larian Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.4 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 43.7%, CRPG 17%, Isometric 15.3%, Fantasy 11.3%, Story Rich 5%

  32. #32 The Banner Saga
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
    Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

    Why similar: RPG 53.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, Fantasy 14%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Strategy 4.1%

  33. #33 Vendir: Plague of Lies
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 248 reviews2024
    Dev: Early Morning Studio
    Windows

    Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

    Why similar: CRPG 24.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Isometric 13.9%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 7%

  34. #34 Grim Dawn
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
    Dev: Crate Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

    Why similar: Isometric 48.2%, RPG 25%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Character Customization 5.4%, Fantasy 5.1%

  35. #35 Divine Divinity
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,882 reviews2012
    Dev: Larian Studios
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.8 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 29.9%, Isometric 21.7%, Real-Time with Pause 14.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, CRPG 9.3%

  36. #36 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 726 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: CRPG 25.6%, Isometric 21.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 7.7%

  37. #37 The Banner Saga 2
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 3,748 reviews2016
    Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.

    Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Story Rich 19.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Atmospheric 3.7%

  38. #38 Shadowrun Returns
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 13,567 reviews2013
    Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

    Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Isometric 30.1%, CRPG 12.9%, Story Rich 3.1%, Fantasy 3.1%

  39. #39 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
    Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

    Why similar: RPG 59.5%, Fantasy 14%, Isometric 9.1%, Story Rich 5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

  40. #40 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,767 reviews2015
    Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!

    Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Isometric 26%, CRPG 19.6%, Story Rich 9%, Fantasy 3%

  41. #41 Dungeon Siege
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 reviews2011
    Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 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 29%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Real-Time with Pause 13.9%, Isometric 11.9%, Fantasy 10.7%

  42. #42 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
    Dev: ZA/UM
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

    Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Isometric 24.2%, CRPG 21.8%, Story Rich 13.7%, Character Customization 3.5%

  43. #43 Dark Envoy
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 849 reviews2023
    Dev: Event Horizon
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 21.9%, CRPG 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Isometric 14.5%, RPG 9.4%

  44. #44 Pyre
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 9,247 reviews2017
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

    Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Story Rich 16.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Fantasy 10.1%

  45. #45 Avadon 3: The Warborn
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

    Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Isometric 23.8%, CRPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 5.8%

  46. #46 Ember
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 990 reviews2016
    Dev: N-Fusion InteractivePub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 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 29.1%, Isometric 22.7%, Fantasy 12.7%, Real-Time with Pause 11%, CRPG 10.5%

  47. #47 Avernum 3: Ruined World
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 329 reviews2018
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!

    Why similar: RPG 25.7%, CRPG 22.1%, Isometric 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 6.7%

  48. #48 Legend of Grimrock
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 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 47.4%, Party-Based RPG 29.4%, Fantasy 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Adventure 2.4%

  49. #49 Avowed
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,085 reviews2025
    Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 34.3%, Fantasy 20.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Character Customization 13.4%, Open World 6.8%

  50. #50 UnderRail
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

    Why similar: RPG 31.9%, Isometric 30.9%, CRPG 29.8%, Open World 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  51. #51 ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 10,424 reviews2018
    Dev: AtomTeam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    ATOM RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others.

    Why similar: CRPG 36.6%, Isometric 26.8%, RPG 19%, Story Rich 6.5%, Open World 3.8%

  52. #52 Esoteric Ebb
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,397 reviews2026
    Dev: Christoffer BodegårdPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.

    Why similar: CRPG 29.6%, Isometric 27.6%, RPG 19.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, Character Customization 4.3%

  53. #53 Shadows: Awakening
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
    Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 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 32.9%, Isometric 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, CRPG 11.1%, Fantasy 6.4%

  54. #54 Wildermyth
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
    Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 45.8%, RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 13.4%, Fantasy 11.7%, Character Customization 10.9%

  55. #55 Risen
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 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 50.1%, Fantasy 13.7%, Open World 10.8%, Story Rich 4.3%, Dark Fantasy 3.7%

  56. #56 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
    Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

    Why similar: CRPG 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Fantasy 7.7%

  57. #57 Ash of Gods: Redemption
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
    Dev: AurumDust
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

    Why similar: Isometric 22.1%, CRPG 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

  58. #58 AntharioN
    69% 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 27.3%, CRPG 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Isometric 11.6%, Fantasy 7%

  59. #59 Legend of Grimrock 2
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 3,983 reviews2014
    Dev: Almost Human Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

    Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Fantasy 14.3%, Adventure 2.8%, Atmospheric 2.1%

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