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We filtered the 50 games similar to Baldur's Gate 3 down to the 23 that fit the “Narrative” category. Total War: Warhammer, Divinity: Original Sin and Diablo III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Baldur's Gate 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2023Dev Larian Studios

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Baldur's Gate 3 is Total War: Warhammer — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Divinity: Original Sin and Diablo III follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Baldur's Gate 3

23 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Baldur's Gate 3. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

Total War: Warhammer
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Divinity: Original Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingIsometric
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, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping offline

Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkNarrativeFantasySkill 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, horror setting and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalLootSkill TreeCraftingIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Diablo IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and punishing difficulty, while skipping turn-based strategy

King's Bounty: The Legend
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 88%· 371MC79IGDB87· 4
Year 2008Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, stealth mechanics and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Persona 2: Innocent Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric
IGDB70· 4
Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, horror setting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

Town of Salem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opTacticalNarrativeDarkIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 36K
Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill 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, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationLootSkill 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, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill 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 combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Magicka 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineOfflineMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric
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: open world exploration, melee combat and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

Magicka
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineOfflineMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2
Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping turn-based strategy

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