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We filtered the 50 games similar to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn down to the 23 that fit the “Narrative” category. Secret of Mana, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSoloCo-op
Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is Secret of Mana — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

23 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Secret of Mana
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Year 1993Dev SquareOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 1.9K
Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat tactical

Trials of Mana
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
OC75· 97
Year 1995Dev Square

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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

Magicka 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opSoloMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36
Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Minecraft Dungeons
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121
Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, card game strategy and open world exploration, while skipping ranged combat

Diablo IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opSoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17
Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping turn-based strategy

Final Fantasy III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping co op

Divinity: Original Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47
Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

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

Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opNarrativeFantasyIsometric
IGDB83· 15
Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

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

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

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

Bastion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59
Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping turn-based strategy

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