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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shadows Over Loathing, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Fire Emblem: Three Houses lead the list, with Shadows Over Loathing reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pathfinder: Kingmaker special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games

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The closest game to Pathfinder: Kingmaker is Shadows Over Loathing — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Fire Emblem: Three Houses follow close behind.

#1Shadows Over Loathing99 #2Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars99 #3Fire Emblem: Three Houses99 #4Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire99 #5Horizon's Gate96

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Games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker

45 similar games found

#1Shadows Over Loathing

99

iRank91

Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

#2Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

99

iRank90

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#3Fire Emblem: Three Houses

99

iRank91

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

99

iRank88

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: setting medieval.

#5Horizon's Gate

96

iRank95

Horizon's Gate

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

TacticalOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreePixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.2K

Year 2020Dev Rad CodexPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, visual topdown and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

97

iRank94

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

#7Super Mario RPG

99

iRank85

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#8Tactical Breach Wizards

97

iRank92

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

#9Fire Emblem Engage

99

iRank83

Fire Emblem Engage

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

97

iRank90

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11The Banner Saga 3

99

iRank82

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

99

iRank82

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Bravely Default

97

iRank85

Bravely Default

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricBase Building

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, base building and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#14Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

97

iRank84

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Final Fantasy VII

97

iRank83

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Pathfinder: Kingmaker?: The closest game to Pathfinder: Kingmaker is Shadows Over Loathing, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker?: The three closest games to Pathfinder: Kingmaker are: 1. Shadows Over Loathing (99/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Fire Emblem: Three Houses (99/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Pathfinder: Kingmaker's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars similar to Pathfinder: Kingmaker?: Yes, very much so — Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars scores 99/100 similarity to Pathfinder: Kingmaker. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Pathfinder: Kingmaker?: The best RPG games similar to Pathfinder: Kingmaker are Shadows Over Loathing, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pathfinder: Kingmaker attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Pathfinder: Kingmaker calculated?: We compare Pathfinder: Kingmaker against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Pathfinder: Kingmaker experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.