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The best party-based RPGs on PC
Build your own team: role-playing games where you lead and develop a whole party of characters.
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1 Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A landmark of classic CRPGs: lead a hand-picked party through Amn, fight tactical real-time-with-pause battles under AD&D rules, and chase the sinister mage Irenicus. Memorable companions, romances and a huge web of side quests make it an epic adventure.
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2 Icewind Dale II
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A classic party-based RPG using D&D 3rd Edition rules, where you build your own group and fight tough real-time-with-pause battles. The emphasis is on tactical combat and deep character building rather than exploration.
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3 Dragon Age: Origins
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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4 Baldur's Gate 3
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
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5 Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A free-to-play collectible RPG where you assemble squads of Star Wars heroes and villains from every era, upgrade them, and send them into turn-based battles against other players and bosses. The appeal lies in endless collecting, leveling and optimizing your teams.
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6 Wizardry 8
- A party of several characters
- 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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7 Pathfinder: Kingmaker
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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8 Divinity: Original Sin 2
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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9 Final Fantasy XII
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A politically charged Final Fantasy set in the sprawling world of Ivalice, where the Gambit system turns programming your party's AI into the tactical core of real-time-flowing battles. Huge zones, optional hunts, and the License Board offer deep long-term progression.
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10 Pillars of Eternity
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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11 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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12 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
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13 Honkai: Star Rail
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.
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14 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
- A party of several characters
- 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.
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15 Raid: Shadow Legends
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A free-to-play hero-collector RPG where you recruit hundreds of champions from many factions, gear them up and send them into automated-feeling turn-based battles. The appeal lies in collecting, team building and endless upgrading rather than in story.
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16 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
Turn-based RPG with real-time parrying and dodging, set in a melancholic Belle Époque–inspired fantasy world.
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17 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
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.
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18 Summoners War: Sky Arena
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A mobile gacha RPG where you collect from over a thousand monsters, level them up and build teams for turn-based battles and PvP arenas. The appeal lies in collecting, rune optimisation and team composition.
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19 Icewind Dale
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A classic party-based RPG set in the frozen wilds of the Forgotten Realms, built around combat under Dungeons & Dragons rules with tactical pausing. You create a full band of heroes and fight through a demanding, combat-heavy journey against an ancient evil.
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20 Mewgenics
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
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21 Persona 5 Royal
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
High-school life in Tokyo meets dungeon crawling: stylish turn-based battles, time management and a long, gripping story.
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22 Genshin Impact
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
A vibrant anime-styled open world where you swap between a team of heroes and chain elemental reactions in fast real-time combat. Every region is packed with puzzles, secrets and climbable vistas, and regular updates keep expanding the world.
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23 Battle Brothers
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
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24 Final Fantasy XI Online
- A party of several characters
- Strong character progression
The first online entry in the Final Fantasy series is built around group play: you form parties with defined job roles and explore the world of Vana'diel together. Long-term character growth and teamwork are at the heart of the experience.
What matters with Party-based RPGs
Party-based RPGs let you assemble a team, shape how each member fights and grows, and watch companions react to your choices. The best ones make your party feel like people rather than stat blocks, and their combat rewards planning how abilities work together. On PC this genre has deep roots, and the list spans classics like Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic alongside recent releases.
The biggest choice is combat style. Real-time with pause, used in Baldur's Gate II and Dragon Age: Origins, keeps battles flowing while letting you stop to issue orders. Turn-based combat, as in Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, gives you time to think through every move. Pathfinder: Kingmaker offers both modes and is known for tough fights and deep character builds, so it suits players who enjoy rules-heavy systems. Also consider whether you want to play solo or with friends, and how much reading and dialogue you enjoy.
For a first pick, Baldur's Gate 3 is the most accessible modern entry, with inventive combat and superbly written companions. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is ideal if you want co-op, supporting up to four players and rewarding creative use of elements and terrain. If you prefer a JRPG flavor, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 adds real-time parrying and dodging to turn-based battles, while Persona 5 Royal mixes dungeon crawling with school life in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best party-based RPG to start with on PC?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a strong starting point thanks to its approachable turn-based combat and memorable companions. If you like a darker tone and pausable real-time fights, Dragon Age: Origins is another good entry.
Which party-based RPGs can I play in co-op?
Divinity: Original Sin 2 supports four-player co-op, and Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes be played together. Both reward coordinating elemental combos with your partners.
Are there party RPGs with real-time with pause combat?
Yes, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Dragon Age: Origins and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic all use real-time with pause. Pathfinder: Kingmaker offers it too, alongside an optional turn-based mode.
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