Best 12 Games Like Baldur's Gate 3 (2026) — CRPG & Tactical RPG Picks

**Quick Answer:** The best games like Baldur's Gate 3 in 2026 are Divinity: Original Sin 2, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, Tyranny, Wasteland 3, Disco Elysium, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Owlcat's Rogue Trader, Dragon Age: Origins, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Encased. Each delivers Larian's mix of deep choice, party combat, and tabletop-style storytelling on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Baldur's Gate 3 redefined the CRPG in 2023 — three acts, 17,000 endings, and Astarion. Two years later, it's still the gold standard. But once you've romanced everyone and killed the Netherbrain twice, you need something else. Here are the 12 closest matches.

Quick Comparison Table

| Game | Platforms | Why it's like BG3 | Best for | |------|-----------|-------------------|----------| | Divinity: Original Sin 2 | Everything | Larian's prior masterpiece | BG3 mechanics fans | | Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous | PS5, Xbox, PC | Massive D&D-adjacent CRPG | Hardcore rule fans | | Pillars of Eternity II | PS4, Xbox, PC | Pirate-themed deep CRPG | Lore + writing fans | | Solasta: Crown of the Magister | Xbox, PC | Literal D&D 5e ruleset | Tactical purists | | Tyranny | PC | Play as the villain | Morally grey fans | | Wasteland 3 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Post-apoc turn-based | Fallout fans | | Disco Elysium | Everything | Story + skill checks, no combat | Writing lovers | | Pathfinder: Kingmaker | PS4, Xbox, PC | Realm management + RPG | Builders | | Rogue Trader | PS5, Xbox, PC | 40K turn-based CRPG | Sci-fi RPG fans | | Dragon Age: Origins | PS3, Xbox 360, PC | The classic BioWare CRPG | Romance fans | | Neverwinter Nights 2 | PC | Pure D&D 3.5 nostalgia | Old-school fans | | Encased | PC | Indie post-apoc Fallout-like | Fallout 1/2 fans |

1. Divinity: Original Sin 2 (PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, iPad)

The game that earned Larian the keys to D&D. DOS2 has the same elemental-combat depth as BG3, four origin characters with full questlines, and arguably tighter pacing. If you loved BG3's writing, this is mandatory. **Buy on Amazon, eBay, or Kinguin.**

2. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (PS5, Xbox, PC)

The biggest CRPG ever made. WOTR has 80+ hours of main story, 10 mythic paths that change endings, real-time-with-pause OR turn-based combat, and the most overwhelming character builder in the genre. Owlcat fixed the early bugs in 2024 — it's now genuinely peak.

3. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (PS4, Xbox, PC)

Obsidian's Caribbean-flavored CRPG. Sail a ship between islands, recruit a crew, raid coastal forts. The writing rivals BG3 and the combat (real-time-with-pause OR turn-based) is razor sharp.

4. Solasta: Crown of the Magister (Xbox, PC)

The most literal D&D experience available. Solasta runs the actual 5th Edition ruleset — vertical combat, light/darkness mechanics, official subclasses. BG3 takes liberties; Solasta doesn't.

5. Tyranny (PC)

Obsidian's "what if you played the bad guys" CRPG. Tyranny puts you on the side of the conqueror, with branching loyalty paths that reshape entire regions. Short by CRPG standards (~30 hours) but extremely replayable.

6. Wasteland 3 (PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC)

Frozen post-apocalyptic Colorado. Wasteland 3 is the closest modern descendant of classic Fallout — turn-based, brutal, hilarious, with full co-op. The DLC nearly doubles the campaign.

7. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

No combat — just dialogue, skill checks, and a detective story so well-written it won every writing award in 2019/2020. If you loved BG3's role-play but not the combat, Disco Elysium is the answer.

8. Pathfinder: Kingmaker (PS4, Xbox, PC)

Owlcat's first CRPG. You're a hero who founds a kingdom — you get a CRPG and a 4X kingdom-management game in one. Steep learning curve, massive payoff.

9. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)

Owlcat's 2023 sci-fi CRPG. Captain a Rogue Trader voidship through Imperium space, with the same depth as Pathfinder but in a 40K skin. The 2025 Void Shadows DLC adds a major story arc.

10. Dragon Age: Origins (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

BioWare's spiritual ancestor of BG3. Six origin stories, party-based real-time-with-pause combat, and the franchise that pioneered companion romances. Still holds up beautifully on PC.

11. Neverwinter Nights 2: Complete (PC)

Obsidian's D&D 3.5 epic. The Mask of the Betrayer expansion is widely considered one of the best CRPG stories ever written. Free mod community keeps it alive in 2026.

12. Encased (PC)

Indie throwback to original Fallout. Encased nails the isometric perspective, SPECIAL-style stats, and morally grey faction warfare. Cheap on Steam, easily 50 hours of content.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest game to Baldur's Gate 3? **Divinity: Original Sin 2** — same studio (Larian), same engine evolution, same combat DNA. It's the obvious next step after BG3.

Are there any free games like Baldur's Gate 3? **Solasta** has a free Lost Valley demo. **Neverwinter** (free MMO) shares the D&D ruleset. Most CRPGs go on deep sale during Steam events — wishlist them.

Can I play Baldur's Gate 3 on Switch? Not officially as of 2026 — but Switch 2 ports of DOS2 and Solasta give you the closest experience on Nintendo hardware.

What CRPG should I play after Baldur's Gate 3? Order of recommendation: **DOS2 → Pathfinder: WOTR → Pillars of Eternity 2 → Disco Elysium**. That's roughly 400 hours of top-tier CRPG.

Is Larian making more D&D games? Larian moved on from D&D after BG3 to make their own IP. Wizards of the Coast is reportedly developing future BG content with another studio — no release date confirmed.

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