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If Disco Elysium left you wanting more, this list of 44 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. Tyranny comes closest (74/100).

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Year 2019Dev ZA/UM

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The closest game to Disco Elysium is Tyranny — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Pathologic 2 and Shadows Over Loathing follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Disco Elysium

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Disco Elysium. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Tyranny

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Tyranny
Closest overall match
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Disco Elysium — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and an isometric view. It sets itself apart with real-time strategy and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
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Pathologic 2

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Pathologic 2
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Disco Elysium worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone72Progression71
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Shadows Over Loathing

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Shadows Over Loathing
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration
Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to Disco Elysium is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and world. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and tactical combat. Where the two diverge is visuals: 2D presentation.

Released 3 years after Disco Elysium.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Genre75Tone70
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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricStealthRanged
Year 2002Dev Spellbound Entertainment · Strategy FirstOn Linux · PC · Mac

It meets Disco Elysium on tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

It predates Disco Elysium by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat49
5

Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

The thread back to Disco Elysium runs through deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and tactical combat. Both also lean on an isometric view and single-player focus. What it adds of its own: turn-based strategy and fantasy world.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre75Tone71
6

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Disco Elysium worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds an isometric view and tactical combat. They part company on tone: this one brings turn-based strategy and fantasy world.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Genre75
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Paper Mario: The Origami King

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Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationFantasy
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

What it holds in common with Disco Elysium is shape: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a third-person camera.

Combat100Game mode100World100Genre75Progression68Visuals0
8

Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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NGL80
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

What carries over from Disco Elysium is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals72Game mode48
9

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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NGL90
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkIsometric
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Disco Elysium: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and tactical combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals: 2D presentation.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals51
10

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometric
Year 2015Dev Spike Chunsoft · Nintendo

If Disco Elysium worked for you because of tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view, the same is here.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Stories: The Path of Destinies

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Stories: The Path of Destinies
RPGCRPG
SoloNarrativeIsometricFantasy
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to Disco Elysium runs through strong narrative focus, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone63
12

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Disco Elysium worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and skill tree progression. They part company on tone: this one brings turn-based strategy and fantasy world.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Genre75
13

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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NGL77
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

With Disco Elysium it shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals72Game mode48
14

Aarklash: Legacy

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Aarklash: Legacy
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalDarkSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

Held in common with Disco Elysium: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is tone: ranged combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat75Progression73Tone56
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Kingdom Rush

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Kingdom Rush
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricMeleeCasual
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

The thread back to Disco Elysium runs through tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

It predates Disco Elysium by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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