Great Games Similar To Baldur’s Gate 3

Key Takeaways

  • The Baldur’s Gate series revolutionized CRPGs and D&D-based games, leading to a niche of similar titles like Baldur’s Gate 3.
  • Enjoy remastered classic D&D favorites and cutting-edge games like Baldur’s Gate 3, resonating with gamers like its predecessors.
  • Divinity: Original Sin 2, Monkey Island 2, and Diablo 4 offer immersive RPG experiences akin to Baldur’s Gate 3, appealing to fans alike.



The Baldur’s Gate series started in the 1990s and took the popularity of both CRPGs and Dungeons & Dragons to a whole new level. The first two installments remain two of the most popular games that use the tabletop game’s rules, leading to a whole niche of games like Baldur’s Gate 3.

The third installment in the series, Baldur’s Gate 3, is resonating with fans just as its predecessors did. Today, you can enjoy remastered versions of your vintage D&D favorites along with cutting-edge games like them that use all the latest technology. In almost forty years of role-playing video games, there are more than a few other titles that BG3 fans will also love.

Updated on October 4, 2024, by Dennis Moiseyev: Baldur’s Gate 3 is simply unmatched in its characters, customization options, narrative-driven story, quests, worldbuilding, and replayability. While you can happily continue replaying endless runs of Baldur’s Gate 3 and still discover something new, you might eventually want to move on to something new. Here are some more excellent games to consider if you’re a fan of Larian’s award-winning RPG.



25 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

A fellow multi-GOTY Award winner and well-written fantasy RPG, The Witcher 3 is a perfect companion adventure after Baldur’s Gate 3. Like the D&D-inspired game, this one is rooted in its own mythological inspirations from the book series written by author Andrzej Sapkowski. Geralt and his companions are likewise memorable and will share some great moments.

The Witcher 3 is a graphically stunning and scenic open-world RPG, where the iconic monster-hunting protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, must journey to find his adoptive daughter, Ciri, before enemies known as the Wild Hunt get to her first. Along the way, there will be plenty of excellent side quests and romances to explore, as well as plenty of creatures to slay in every area you visit, with swordplay and spell-casting combat.


24 The Thaumaturge

The Thaumaturge is a dark fantasy detective RPG set in Poland with an isometric aesthetic, choice-driven dialogue, and turn-based combat that’s familiar from Baldur’s Gate 3. That’s also because the developer, Fool’s Theory, was a support studio for Larian on BG3 as well as Divinity: Original Sin 2, and its founder previously worked for CD Projekt Red as a quest designer on The Witcher series.

The game follows detective Wiktor Szulski in 1905 Warsaw, which is under the control of Russia. Wiktor has the abilities of a thaumaturge and can tame demons called Salutors that can be upgraded and used in combat against foes of all kinds. There will be lots of mysteries for you to solve, and also joining you on this adventure is none other than Grigori Rasputin.


23 Disco Elysium – The Final Cut

Disco Elysium scene with several characters grouped in a street.

Disco Elysium will tick a lot of boxes if you love Baldur’s Gate 3. There are dice roll mechanics, choice-driven dialogue options, an RPG-style character sheet with skill assignments for your main character, clothing customization and inventory, isometric CRPG-style gameplay, and excellent writing and character voice-acting.

Disco Elysium is another detective story, this one following the freshly hungover Lieutenant Harry Du Bois and his partner, Kim Kitsuragi, as they investigate the body of a man who’s seemingly been lynched. If you enjoy the narrator aspect of BG3, Disco Elysium will impress you with how it implements that role into the gameplay.


22 Hades 2

Although an action roguelike game that’s centered around Greek mythology, Hades 2 has a lot more in common than you think with Baldur’s Gate 3. Want to bathe and be more intimate with the likes of Odysseus, Moros, Nemesis, or Hecate in the hot spring of your main hub, the Crossroads? Well, you can. You can also have animal companions in battle (referred to as ‘familiars’) and see characters randomly helping you with foes.

Hades 2 follows the original protagonist’s sister, Melinoe, who’s practicing magic under the mentorship of Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft. There’s a spellcasting system attached to new unique weapons, and a plethora of Boons from the gods and goddesses of Olympus, along with the witchy Arcana cards, will provide additional boosts to your runs. The enemy variety, game design, art direction, and music are Supergiant perfection.


21 Solasta: Crown Of The Magister

Baldur’s Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown of the Magister might as well be twins. The gameplay is nearly identical and Solasta likewise uses the fifth edition ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons by way of the licensed SRD 5.1, so the core mechanics and character class customization options will make you feel right at home.

The graphics, world-building, fantasy environments, turn-based combat, party system, and story will genuinely make you feel like you’re in a parallel Baldur’s Gate universe. The only downgrade may be a more rudimentary UI design and no mature content, but the game is also half the price of Baldur’s Gate 3, so that’s something to consider.


20 Divinity: Original Sin 2

Divinity original sin 2 bound by pain quest, demon possessed dwarf, Bloodmoon Island

This is usually at the top of the list for recommendations for games like Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian Studios, the video game company responsible for Baldur’s Gate 3, also produced the Divinity series. This has had varying effects for good or bad on the games, depending on who you ask.

This offering in the series improves on the interactive gameplay, tactical planning, and complex storytelling of the first game, and is the most popular of the series so far. If you like RPGs of any kind, you’ll also like Divinity: Original Sin 2.

19 Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge

Monkey Island 2 Guybrush speaking to Kate Capsize in front of the Costume Shop


Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge doesn’t have a lot to offer in the realm of character-building or role-play, but there’s a great story, some memorable NPCs, plenty of satirical jokes, and several fun puzzles and mysteries to unravel. The first title in this series was similar in spirit but didn’t have the same world to explore, and the second game included some magic and even horror in the plot.

At first, it seems like the setting is simply a few real-world Caribbean islands, but as Guybrush Threepwood progresses through his adventure, things become surreal and even terrifying, more like a nightmare than a dream. It’s reminiscent of something like Alice In Wonderland as opposed to Dungeons & Dragons, but those who appreciate the immersive story and compelling characters of BG3 would appreciate it.


18 Diablo 4

diablo 4 druid just in front of the exit and entrance area for maugan's works dungeon

The look and basic structure of Diablo 4 resembles the classic CRPGs from a generation ago. The customization options when it comes to skills and clothing are also stellar, with some great designs for weapons and armor, and there are plenty of standalone side quests along with a main story in which you are the protagonist.

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Diablo 4 branches out from the D&D mold with level scaling, so there’s no limit to what you can do and where you can go. Some of the venues and locations unlock after you have progressed beyond a certain point in the story, but other than that, when they say ‘open world,’ they aren’t kidding.

17 UnderRail

Underrail-expedition screenshot of small settlement with locals and their shelters.


An underrated CRPG game that will also appeal to gamers who like the older entries in the Baldur’s Gate series, UnderRail has a lot in common with conventional role-playing games, but certain creative differences keep it fresh. It still has the fighting, leveling, and character-building of other games in the same class.

The setting, which is a dystopian future as opposed to medieval fantasy, is the most obvious and stark difference. The title of the game describes the subterranean society that is now humanity’s only hope for survival on a ruined planet, and there’s as much exploration and discovery as there is fighting and items.

16 Tower Of Time

Tower of Time combat screenshot interior castle with multiple characters.


Tower of Time has stood the test of time and still retains its popularity on a variety of platforms. The setting of Tower of Time is a mix of classic and modern, including a lot of features that come from both fantasy and science fiction, so it’s a game like Baldur’s Gate 3.

Modern settings that rely on science fiction and steampunk are popular modules in the tabletop world as well. Tower of Time also boasts a rich and immersive story that includes revelations in the past along with a progressive story and character development in the present.

15 Elden Ring

A Tarnished battles a massive frosted creature in front of a temple in Elden Ring.


This is the game that you play if you love Game of Thrones, and it’s not a coincidence that the game and books share the same aesthetic; author George R. R. Martin helped with the worldbuilding aspect. In the spirit of Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s played from the third-person perspective, is set in a vast open world, and includes a multiplayer system.

Elden Ring is designed to have a grittier look and feel than conventional D&D, which tends to be less hard fantasy. In that sense, the new installment of Baldur’s Gate has a darker edge in the setting, characters, and storylines, which is inspired by this trend.

14 Valheim

A well built lakeside Settlement from Valheim, complete with walled castle and outlying buildings.

Valheim is classified as a survival game, and it is, but it also shares some features with classic RPG games like Baldur’s Gate 3. At first glance, this sleeper hit is Skyrim meets Minecraft, a Nordic aesthetic and setting complete with crafting and building options.


There’s a backstory to go along with Valheim, as is the style with most RPG games. The main character has crossed over into the afterlife, which is the harsh land of Valheim. Solo gameplay is an option but you can also network with others and team up in groups of up to ten.

13 World Of Warcraft

The Support Table from World of Warcraft. A number of characters stand around it.

When World of Warcraft first launched in 2004, it represented the pinnacle of role-playing games incarnated into video form. Almost 20 years later, there are three versions of the game, which is just the beginning of a customization process that includes every single possible detail.


Every game in the WoW IP has the same attention to the storyline and character progression but to varying degrees. Retail WoW uses level-scaling to make the leveling process less important when it comes to exploration and questing. For those that like the unforgiving version of vintage D&D, Classic WoW is poised to introduce Hardcore Realms. The current Wrath of the Lich King servers offer a nice balance between the two, so there’s something here for every kind of gamer.

12 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic

A blue alien, a Wookie and a female figure stands in a sci-fi city in Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic.

Not every RPG that uses the same basic rules and mechanics as games like Baldur’s Gate has to have a similar fantasy setting. This game is for those who love the lore of Star Wars or just want a break from the default fantasy world, but don’t want to stray too far from the typical RPG template.


Like other games in the genre, you start by choosing a character of a certain class, choosing a specification, and equipping the character with the appropriate gear. The system is based on character levels, but there are also a lot of cut scenes added to each character’s story in keeping with the game’s cinematic origins.

11 Planescape: Torment (Enhanced Edition)

Planescape Torment Enhanced Edition interior party in labyrinth with yellow and blue floor.

Vintage games are coming back, sometimes in preparation for a newly remastered version or a sequel. An obvious example would be the relaunch of the classic Baldur’s Gate games in preparation for the third installment.


The original Planescape dates back to 1999 and puts a twist on the fantasy setting with a variety of different planes of reality to explore, with a design reminiscent of Tim Burton movies. The new version has an improved interface and a remastered soundtrack to improve the experience.

10 Exanima

Exanima character screenshot inerior dungeon with torch and tables.

Those looking for a dark dungeon crawler with an equal balance of fighting and problem-solving in a realistic setting should add Exanima to their Steam wish list. Although this game is new, it returns to the genesis of online RPG gaming with an unforgiving virtual Dungeon Master.

There’s a lot of detail in this game, keeping with the spirit of realism and immersion, and there’s also an arena mode focused on improving combat skills. It’s a vintage dungeon crawler more like older games in the Baldur’s Gate series.


9 Cyberpunk 2077

A screenshot of Night City showing tall buildings, bright lights, and advertisements.

Provided you have the hardware and can wrap your head around the cyberpunk design, this has a lot of the role-playing, quest dialogue, and graphics that you also enjoy in BG3. Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in the world of Night City, which you are free to explore like in other open-world games.

Even though everyone plays the same character, a mercenary known only as V, they can customize him with different combat abilities and crafting skills like hacking. You even have a ‘companion’ of sorts even if you don’t have a party with Johnny Silverhand at your side, so to speak.


8 Quest For Glory 5: Dragon Fire

Quest For Glory V Dragon Fire screenshot of castle exterior with player UI.

Not only was this one of the earliest RPG series, but Hero’s Quest was also one of the first to bring some real satire to the genre. On the gameplay side, this was also one of the first games to offer a character import system for the sequels along with other games like Ultima.

The fifth and last installment in the series, Quest For Glory 5: Dragon Fire, leans more heavily on RPG elements than its predecessors and is a game like Baldur’s Gate 3. All of them are available on Steam if you want to step back into the gaming world of the 1980s and 1990s.

7 Jade Empire

Fighting a giant rhino with a two tailed fox ally in Jade Empire.


The folks at BioWare were hardly idle after ruling the 1990s gaming scene with the Baldur’s Gate series. In 2005, it went on to make Jade Empire, an RPG that was based on Asian instead of European mythology.

The setting is ancient China and the protagonist is the last living Spirit Monk, tasked with saving the world from a corrupt and tyrannical Emperor. Those who have played Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will recognize a similar morality system that tweaks the storyline.

6 Dave The Diver

Dave swims away from a shark in Dave the Diver.

Dave The Diver is one of those fun sleeper hits that you don’t even expect to be an RPG. It looks like a management sim at first, with the main character running a sushi restaurant at night and diving during the day, but it’s also got character progression and a main storyline.


The world of Blue Hole changes daily, like any living world in a proper D&D-inspired adventure game, and it’s up to Dave to harvest the fish that keeps his income stream flowing. An interesting callback to old-school D&D is what happens when a character “dies.” Dave doesn’t die conventionally but is rescued instead, and as a consequence loses all of the items in his inventory.

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