4 Puzzle games like Disco Elysium that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.