Games Like STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

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: Classic 21.4% ★, RPG 19.2%, Real-Time with Pause 15.5% ★, Sci-fi 9.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct follow-up, keeping the same party-based Star Wars RPG structure while pushing the writing, moral ambiguity, and companion dynamics even further.

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

Why You'll Like It: This is the clearest fantasy successor to KOTOR, with pause-based party combat, heavy companion interaction, and choices that strongly shape your story.

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

Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Sci-fi 20.8%, Real-Time with Pause 12.9% ★, Story Rich 11.3%, Space 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It translates KOTOR's BioWare formula into a more action-focused sci-fi setting with squadmates, morality choices, romance, and a galaxy-spanning narrative.

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although it's an MMO, it is the closest thing to a true KOTOR-style continuation thanks to its companion system, dialogue choices, and Republic-vs-Sith focus.

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 47.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Choices Matter 18%, Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its richly reactive storytelling, memorable party members, and constant consequential choices make it one of the best modern alternatives to KOTOR's companion-driven roleplaying.

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 31.3%, Classic 15.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 11%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Made by the same studio in the same era, it delivers a very similar mix of alignment choices, companion banter, and cinematic story-driven RPG design.

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: RPG 23%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Space 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its party-based sci-fi RPG structure, major narrative choices, and strong companion writing make it one of the closest modern matches outside Star Wars.

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 39.6% ★, RPG 25%, Moddable 10.1% ★, Story Rich 9.7%, Fantasy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another classic BioWare RPG, it shares KOTOR's D20 roots, dialogue-heavy questing, and old-school roleplaying feel even if it is more D&D-focused.

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 44.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Third Person 7.5%, Open World 5%

Why You'll Like It: This has a very Bioware-like feel, with companions, diplomacy, faction politics, romances, and a story shaped by how you approach key decisions.

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 30.6%, Real-Time with Pause 22.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Story Rich 9%, Classic 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tactical real-time-with-pause combat, dense worldbuilding, and party-focused questing that appeal to KOTOR fans who want a modern CRPG spin.

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: RPG 28%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Space 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its companion quests, dialogue-driven roleplaying, and spacefaring choice-heavy structure give it a lighter but very recognizable KOTOR/Mass Effect style.

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

Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Real-Time with Pause 22.5% ★, Story Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on morally gray choices and the ability to define your character's alignment makes it a great fit for players who enjoyed KOTOR's dark-side/light-side tension.

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 31.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Choices Matter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: If what you loved was KOTOR's classic pause-based party RPG design, this is one of the foundational games behind that formula.

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 35.4%, Story Rich 15%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Third Person 6.1%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the BioWare strengths of party management, companion relationships, and story choices, just on a larger and more modern scale.

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

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.5%, RPG 26.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This offers deep party-based RPG systems, impactful character paths, and a strong sense that your moral direction changes both story and power.

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 30.3% ★, RPG 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is an older, more systemic take on the same party-based RPG lineage that eventually led to KOTOR's design.

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 27.4%, Real-Time with Pause 24.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Choices Matter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its companion-centric adventuring, kingdom-scale choices, and classic CRPG structure scratch the same strategic roleplaying itch as KOTOR.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: RPG 20.5%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Space 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more action-oriented, but it still delivers a focused single-player Star Wars journey with lightsabers, Force powers, and a strong sense of adventure.

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Third Person 10.2%, Choices Matter 4.2%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person sci-fi setting, recruitable companions, and choice-driven quests make it feel surprisingly close to a lower-budget KOTOR-like adventure.

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 29.8%, Party-Based RPG 23%, Real-Time with Pause 18.9% ★, Story Rich 7.6%, Turn-Based 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the party-based CRPG depth of the first game while adding more flexible roleplaying and a stronger sense of travel and exploration.

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

Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Classic 28.4% ★, Choices Matter 6.7%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic single-player RPG with a clear morality system and a heroic rise-to-power arc that echoes KOTOR's light-versus-dark appeal.

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

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.1%, RPG 25.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, Moddable 7.4% ★, Choices Matter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based rather than pause-based, it excels at party interaction, roleplaying freedom, and reactive storytelling in ways KOTOR fans often appreciate.

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: Party-Based RPG 29.2%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is an excellent choice if you want hard sci-fi roleplaying with faction politics, character builds, and quests that can be solved in very different ways.

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

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 36.9% ★, RPG 26.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Fantasy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a must for players who came to KOTOR mainly for story, companion writing, and philosophical choices rather than combat spectacle.

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 41.1%, Turn-Based 19.4%, Sci-fi 15%, Story Rich 11.7%, Moddable 3.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its tightly written team of companions, mission-based structure, and strong narrative choices make it a great fit if you want a more tactical cyberpunk version of KOTOR.

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: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, RPG 21.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Turn-Based 12%, Choices Matter 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers squad-based RPG progression and meaningful decisions with a strong emphasis on how your choices reshape factions and outcomes.

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: Classic 30.7% ★, RPG 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Real-Time with Pause 13.3% ★, Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its real-time party adventuring and classic RPG pacing make it a decent fit for players who most enjoyed KOTOR's old-school group-based progression.

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: RPG 34.5%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Turn-Based 10%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro-futurist setting, recruitable allies, and choice-heavy quest design make it a strong CRPG recommendation for KOTOR fans wanting more sci-fi.

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 45.3%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Story Rich 13.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dragonfall, it offers a story-rich campaign built around a memorable crew and lots of dialogue-driven roleplaying decisions.

Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

Why similar: Classic 41.9% ★, Sci-fi 16.9%, Moddable 9.6% ★, RPG 9.1%, Third Person 8.2%

The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.

Why similar: Classic 51.8% ★, Sci-fi 17.1%, Third Person 7.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers as you fight through an all new story-based saga where every action you take impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

Why similar: Classic 51.2% ★, Sci-fi 17.2%, Space 9.9%, Moddable 7.4% ★, Third Person 4.7%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Classic 28% ★, Sci-fi 25.6%, Space 16.8%, Moddable 16.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 12%, Space 10.1%

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: RPG 17.9%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Space 9.9%, Third Person 9.7%

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Why similar: Sci-fi 27.4%, Third Person 15.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Classic 11.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

Why similar: Classic 48.9% ★, Sci-fi 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Space 7.1%, Action 4.3%

Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Classic 62.4% ★, Sci-fi 15.5%, Space 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Action 3.7%

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: Classic 55.5% ★, Sci-fi 19.2%, Third Person 7.2%, Space 5.3%, Action 4.5%

Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition!

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.8%, Space 24.3%, Third Person 15.2%, Singleplayer 8%, Adventure 6.2%

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 22%, Classic 16.9% ★, Sci-fi 16.7%, Story Rich 14.4%, Choices Matter 10.4%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: Classic 65.4% ★, Sci-fi 21.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Action 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.2%, Third Person 19.9%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 7.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Play through all nine Skywalker saga films in a game unlike any other. With over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore, a galaxy far, far away has never been more fun! *Includes classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.1%, Space 17.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Third Person 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 70.5% ★, Sci-fi 18.2%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Adventure 1.9%

It is five years after Kyle's victory over the seven dark Jedi. Invading Imperial forces advance upon a quiet Rebel outpost, interrupting Kyle's training of a brave new Jedi, Mara Jade. First introduced in Timothy Zahn's award-winning Star Wars novel, Heir to the Empire, Mara Jade blends her past experiences as a one time smuggler and...

Why similar: Classic 48% ★, Sci-fi 26%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive

Why similar: Sci-fi 35.6%, Classic 25.2% ★, Space 15.9%, Third Person 9%, Adventure 6.1%

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

Why similar: Classic 35.7% ★, RPG 26.8%, Moddable 8.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Story Rich 5.1%

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

Why similar: Classic 54% ★, Space 20.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.

Why similar: Sci-fi 46.2%, Space 36.3%, Singleplayer 9.2%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 1.7%

Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!

Why similar: Classic 53.6% ★, Sci-fi 17.5%, Space 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Adventure 6.5%

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: Classic 23.2% ★, Sci-fi 21.9%, Story Rich 17.3%, Space 12.3%, Exploration 7.1%

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

Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Classic 13% ★, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Third Person 6.9%

Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.

Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%, Space 6%

Two Engines. One Champion. No Limits.

Why similar: Classic 68.3% ★, Sci-fi 22.4%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%

It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

Why similar: Classic 66.9% ★, Sci-fi 22.8%, Space 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%