23 Narrative games like Baldur's Gate 3 that you should try

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.

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.

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.

Genre puts it alongside Baldur's Gate 3, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on skill tree progression and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is horror setting and PvP competition.

It comes from the same genre as Baldur's Gate 3 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings melee combat and horror setting.

Shelved next to Baldur's Gate 3 for good reason: strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: melee combat.

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.

The genre is the same as Baldur's Gate 3’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is melee combat and horror setting.

The genre is the same as Baldur's Gate 3’s, and with it 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: horror setting and a first-person view.

Genre puts it alongside Baldur's Gate 3, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a casual, approachable feel and melee combat.

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.

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 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.

Same family as Baldur's Gate 3: strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and offline play. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings melee combat.

Genre puts it alongside Baldur's Gate 3, and so does strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to online features and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: punishing difficulty and melee combat.