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2008 PC 4.99 €

A classic indie party-based RPG from Spiderweb Software set in the underground realm of Avernum. You explore a big world, fight turn-based battles and build your characters through deep skill systems, with the emphasis on quests and progression rather than flashy graphics.

What defines Avernum 5:

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

The closest matches for Avernum 5 are Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny, AntharioN and Return to Krondor. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Avernum 5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny

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  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Open world

A landmark classic RPG in which you return as the Avatar to a tyrannized Britannia where the virtues have been twisted. You explore an open world with a party, talk to NPCs in depth, and are judged on your moral conduct.

AntharioN

A party of several characters

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.

Return to Krondor

Fantasy setting

A 1998 classic fantasy RPG set in the Riftwar universe, where you lead a party in the hunt for the sacred relic known as the Tear of the Gods. Turn-based combat and party character development are central.

Archaelund

A party of several characters

Archaelund blends first-person exploration and dungeon crawling with tactical turn-based battles from a top-down view. You lead an adventuring party through mankind's last frontier and uncover its secrets.

Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

Strong character progression

A classic first-person dungeon-crawling RPG in the Wizardry series: you build a party, explore labyrinths, and fight in turn-based battles. It is demanding, with deep character development, puzzles, and a quest centered on the Cosmic Forge.

Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor

Turn-based combat

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.

Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor

A party of several characters

A classic party-based RPG in an open world where you can switch between real-time and turn-based combat. Many classes, good or evil promotion paths and lots of exploration define the experience.

Nethergate: Resurrection

Strong character progression

A classic turn-based party RPG set in Roman-occupied ancient Britain, where you lead a group of warriors and mages hunting for lost magical secrets. Historical setting meets Celtic myth, with old-school tactical combat.

Lords of Xulima

Turn-based combat

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.

Wizardry 8

Strong character progression

A classic party-based RPG blending fantasy with science fiction: you assemble a group from many races and classes and explore a large world with demanding tactical combat (phase-based or real-time with pause) and very deep character development.

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