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1998 PC

The classic that launched the Infinity Engine era: assemble a party of memorable companions, roam the Sword Coast, uncover a conspiracy tied to your own bloodline, and fight tactical real-time-with-pause battles built on AD&D rules.

What defines Baldur's Gate:

  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting
  • Open world
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Baldur's Gate are Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Baldur's Gate special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pillars of Eternity

97 %

2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 29.99 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 24,650 reviews on Steam

  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Fantasy setting

A love letter to Infinity Engine classics, offering tactical real-time-with-pause party combat, a richly written world built around souls and reincarnation, and a mature, melancholic story. Companions, a stronghold to manage, and meaningful choices make it a deep treat for CRPG fans.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

A party of several characters

A deep isometric CRPG with real-time-with-pause combat where you sail an island archipelago, command your own ship and crew, and build elaborate characters. Rich writing and meaningful choices drive the story.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

A party of several characters

A classic isometric party RPG built on the Pathfinder ruleset where you don't just adventure but found and rule your own kingdom. Huge build depth, tough fights and decisions with lasting consequences define the experience.

Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor

Open world

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.

Drakensang: The Dark Eye

Strong character progression

A classic party-based RPG set in Aventuria that brings the deep rules of the pen-and-paper system The Dark Eye to the PC with pausable real-time combat. It focuses on character building, party management and a sprawling fantasy story.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

A party of several characters

A sprawling Pathfinder CRPG about fighting a demon invasion while shaping your hero through powerful Mythic paths like Angel, Lich or Azata. Deep rules, elaborate party builds and weighty moral choices define the experience.

Dragon Age: Origins

A party of several characters

A grim fantasy RPG where you lead a band of memorable companions as a Grey Warden against the Blight. Tactical pausable combat, distinct origin stories and weighty moral choices shape the fate of Ferelden.

Divinity: Original Sin 2

A party of several characters

A tactical CRPG whose turn-based battles let you creatively combine elements, surfaces and terrain. It pairs that with huge freedom of approach, origin characters with their own storylines and four-player co-op.

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Open world

A classic RPG from ex-Fallout developers where magic and steam-powered technology clash in a world in upheaval. Flexible character creation and many ways to solve quests make each playthrough different, whether you play a mage or a tinkerer.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Open world

As the Inquisitor, you lead a growing organization through a rift-torn Thedas, making political decisions and forging bonds with a memorable cast of companions. Sprawling zones, real-time party combat with a tactical camera, and managing your power base define the experience.

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