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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Bard's Tale Trilogy down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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Year 2018Dev Krome Studios

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to The Bard's Tale Trilogy is Darkest Dungeon II — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon® and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follow close behind.

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The best games like The Bard's Tale Trilogy on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Bard's Tale Trilogy. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to The Bard's Tale Trilogy is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: horror setting and 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what The Bard's Tale Trilogy does: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is horror setting and 2D presentation.

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Closest on setting
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If The Bard's Tale Trilogy worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings skill tree progression and an isometric view.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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

Shelved next to The Bard's Tale Trilogy for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: skill tree progression and an isometric view.

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Persona 5

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Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeCrafting
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

It shares the essentials of what The Bard's Tale Trilogy does: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is crafting mechanics and a third-person camera.

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Chroma Squad

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Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyManagementPixel Art
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to The Bard's Tale Trilogy is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is resource management and pixel art.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to The Bard's Tale Trilogy for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

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Xenogears

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Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

On paper it is what The Bard's Tale Trilogy is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

Same family as The Bard's Tale Trilogy: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is horror setting and a third-person camera.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Final Fantasy VII

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Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

On paper it is what The Bard's Tale Trilogy is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Banner Saga 3

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The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as The Bard's Tale Trilogy and shares tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is historical setting and an isometric view.

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

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

It comes from the same genre as The Bard's Tale Trilogy and shares tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a medieval setting and an isometric view.

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