9 Tactical games like Dungeons & Dragons Online that you should try

If Dungeons & Dragons Online worked for you because of deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat, the same is here. Both also lean on skill tree progression and fantasy world. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Dungeons & Dragons Online — the two agree on genre, tone and setting. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with PvP competition.

If Dungeons & Dragons Online worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and combat: ranged combat and crafting mechanics.

What brings it close to Dungeons & Dragons Online is open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, world and visuals. To that it adds online features and skill tree progression. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

The genre is the same as Dungeons & Dragons Online’s, and with it magic-based combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings ranged combat and an isometric view.

With Dungeons & Dragons Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

Held in common with Dungeons & Dragons Online: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and a space setting.

Its point of contact with Dungeons & Dragons Online is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and tactical combat. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: action RPG combat and horror setting.

Held in common with Dungeons & Dragons Online: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds skill tree progression and fantasy world. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.