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Games like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

2015PCSteam Deck playable93 % positive19.99 €

A classic indie RPG set in a vast underground world with turn-based combat, a party you build yourself and 50+ hours of content. Plenty of towns, dungeons, spells and artifacts reward long exploration.

A party of several characters
Turn-based combat
Open world
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for Avernum 2: Crystal Souls are Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, AntharioN and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Avernum 2: Crystal Souls special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

In short: games like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

Best alternative overall: Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition 93% match – A party of several characters
Without combat: AntharioN 93% match – calmer, no fighting
Newest alternative: Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor 91% match – released 2022

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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

93 %Match

2012PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable92 % positive19.50 €

A classic isometric CRPG set in the Forgotten Realms: you lead a party across the Sword Coast, fighting in real time with pause under old-school D&D rules, through a sprawling tale of betrayal and divine heritage. The Enhanced Edition adds new companions and an extra adventure.

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AntharioN

Open world

An old-school fantasy RPG where you build a party of four and fight in turn-based battles. The large open world invites exploring, pickpocketing, brewing potions and sailing.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance

Deep systems to master

This 1988 classic sends a party you create yourself into Phlan in the Forgotten Realms to reclaim the city district by district from monsters. Turn-based combat under AD&D rules and party building are at its core.

Lords of Xulima

Open world

A classic, demanding old-school party RPG in which you lead a group across the mythical continent of Xulima, exploring freely and fighting tactical turn-based battles. It offers a very long campaign and a steep challenge.

Horizon's Gate

Open world

You sail across an open fantasy world as an explorer, trader or privateer, fighting turn-based tactical battles on land and at sea. You decide whether to chase the mystery of Dominio's betrayal or carve out your own adventure.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister

Strong character progression

A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.

Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor

Open world

An indie fantasy RPG in which you must survive a barbarian land while the Queen orders you to subdue its tribes. Tactical combat and an open world let you choose your own path to fame and power.

The Temple of Elemental Evil

Deep systems to master

A faithful Dungeons & Dragons 3.5-rules CRPG with deep, demanding turn-based combat. You lead a custom-built party from the village of Hommlet to the notorious Temple of Elemental Evil.

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Strong character progression

A classic Dungeons & Dragons party RPG where you lead a band of memorable companions through a long, dense tale of revenge, destiny and your dark heritage. Combat runs in real time with pause and rewards tactical planning, while your choices and companion relationships shape the story.

Curse of the Azure Bonds

Strong character progression

A classic AD&D role-playing game set in the Forgotten Realms: you lead a party of veteran adventurers marked by mysterious azure bonds on their skin, fighting through turn-based battles to uncover the curse's origin.