95
iRank92
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82
Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac
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More about this game →Pathologic 2 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 14 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Disco Elysium, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Chrono Trigger lead the list, with Disco Elysium reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pathologic 2 special.
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Games like Pathologic 2
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iRank71
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometric
IGDB73· 7OC69· 36
Year 2015Dev Spike Chunsoft · Nintendo
91
iRank91
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationIsometricFantasy
IGDB91· 1
Year 1995Dev Bird Studio · Square
✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
92
iRank80
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44
Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC
91
iRank80
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricFantasy
IGDB80
Year 1991Dev Square
✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics
#6Tyranny
90
iRank84
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60
Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac
91
iRank77
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricFantasy
IGDB77· 1
Year 1994Dev Capcom · Leguna
91
iRank75
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricFantasy
IGDB75· 3
Year 2000Dev Game Arts · Enix CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling
86
iRank90
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreIsometricMelee
Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC
91
iRank70
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricFantasy2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 1987Dev Square · Nintendo
✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics
86
iRank80
RPGCRPG
SoloNarrativeIsometricFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 6.6KIGDB71· 8OC74· 49
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
91
iRank55
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricFantasy
IGDB55· 2
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
84
iRank83
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerHistorical
Steam👍 86%· 310RAWG👍 64%· 44MC86IGDB97· 1
Year 2005Dev 2K Australia · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC
#14Arknights
91
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricFantasySci-Fi
Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS
✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping horror tension
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricSci-FiCyberpunk
Year 2001Dev Capcom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Pathologic 2?
- The closest game to Pathologic 2 is Disco Elysium, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Pathologic 2?
- The three closest games to Pathologic 2 are: 1. Disco Elysium (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Chrono Trigger (91/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Pathologic 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 14 dimensions.
- Is Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon similar to Pathologic 2?
- Yes, very much so — Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon scores 97/100 similarity to Pathologic 2. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Pathologic 2?
- The best RPG games similar to Pathologic 2 are Disco Elysium, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Chrono Trigger and They Are Billions. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pathologic 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Pathologic 2 calculated?
- We compare Pathologic 2 against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Pathologic 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.