✓ Like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping visual third person
Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess. To prove his innocence he starts an adventure and investigates the murder.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 12 years, with what that implies technically.