Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura down to the 24 that fit the “Narrative” category. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Secret of Mana and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Secret of Mana and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II follow close behind.

#1Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance96 #2Secret of Mana94 #3Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II94 #4Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition94 #5Total War: Warhammer94

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The best narrative games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

24 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeTacticalMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

#2Secret of Mana

94

Secret of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1993Dev SquareOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping turn-based strategy

#3Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

94

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeTacticalMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

94

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy and online features, while skipping ranged combat

#5Total War: Warhammer

94

Total War: Warhammer

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66

Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Divinity: Original Sin

93

Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping melee combat

#7Dragon Age: Inquisition

93

Dragon Age: Inquisition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 21KIGDB88· 16OC88· 106

Year 2014Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

#8Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

93

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#9Trials of Mana

92

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

OC75· 97

Year 1995Dev Square

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

92

Diablo II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasySkill TreeCraftingIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

91

Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySkill TreeCraftingIsometric

IGDB83· 15

Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

90

Magicka 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: online features, offline and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

#13The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

90

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiExplorationSkill TreeCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

90

Diablo IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

#15Minecraft Dungeons

90

Minecraft Dungeons

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

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