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31 Tactical games like Baldur's Gate 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Baldur's Gate 3 down to the 31 that fit the “Tactical” category. Dungeon Defenders, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Divinity: Original Sin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Baldur's Gate 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2023Dev Larian Studios

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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Baldur's Gate 3 is Dungeon Defenders — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Divinity: Original Sin follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Baldur's Gate 3

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Baldur's Gate 3. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Dungeon Defenders

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Dungeon Defenders
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloOfflineTacticalMagicFantasyMedievalSkill TreeLootIsometric
Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Baldur's Gate 3 is tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat85Setting76Progression76Visuals51
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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The thread back to Baldur's Gate 3 runs through strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Its own ground is card game strategy and open world exploration.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat88Game mode84Tone75Setting70
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Divinity: Original Sin

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Divinity: Original Sin
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingIsometric
Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Baldur's Gate 3, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is puzzle design and open world exploration.

Same studio: Larian Studios.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat82Setting77Game mode68
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Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

The genre is the same as Baldur's Gate 3’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression83Combat77Tone72Game mode68
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

It meets Baldur's Gate 3 on strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression91Game mode88Setting77Combat74Tone74
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Total War: Warhammer

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Total War: Warhammer
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Baldur's Gate 3 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, tone and visuals. Both also lean on co-op play and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is historical setting.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat93Game mode68Setting51
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King's Bounty: The Legend

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King's Bounty: The Legend
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2008Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Baldur's Gate 3 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and skill tree progression. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is deep simulation and stealth mechanics.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat72Visuals71Progression46
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Dungeon Siege II

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Dungeon Siege II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicTacticalFantasySkill TreeExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Baldur's Gate 3 is — magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view and skill tree progression. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression84Combat73Setting68Game mode64Visuals61
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Baldur's Gate 3, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a third-person camera.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression89Game mode88Combat72Setting68Tone66
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Age of Wonders III

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Age of Wonders III
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric
Year 2014Dev Triumph StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

Shelved next to Baldur's Gate 3 for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71Game mode68Setting68
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King's Bounty: Armored Princess

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King's Bounty: Armored Princess
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalFantasyMedievalExplorationIsometric
Year 2009Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Baldur's Gate 3 and shares magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is open world exploration and historical setting.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting77Visuals71Progression20Game mode19
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Heroes of Might and Magic V

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Heroes of Might and Magic V
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOfflineTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric
Year 2006Dev Nival Interactive · Freeverse SoftwareOn PC · Mac

On paper it is what Baldur's Gate 3 is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a mythological setting.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Game mode68Setting49
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Pillars of Eternity

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Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Baldur's Gate 3 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and skill tree progression. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is open world exploration.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting68Progression58
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Heroes of Might and Magic IV

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Heroes of Might and Magic IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMagicDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 2002Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

Shelved next to Baldur's Gate 3 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings stealth mechanics and a mythological setting.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat67Game mode67Tone54Setting47
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Final Fantasy X

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Final Fantasy X
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

It comes from the same genre as Baldur's Gate 3 and shares strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.

It predates Baldur's Gate 3 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone72Visuals54Setting50Game mode18

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