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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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 11 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Shadows Over Loathing lead the list, with Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment

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

#1Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars100 #2Fire Emblem: Three Houses100 #3Shadows Over Loathing99 #4Persona 598 #5Super Mario RPG100

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Games like Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

100

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.

#2Fire Emblem: Three Houses

100

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

#3Shadows Over Loathing

99

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

98

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

#5Super Mario RPG

100

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.

#6Fire Emblem Engage

100

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

#7Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

100

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

#8Horizon's Gate

96

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

#9Tactical Breach Wizards

97

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

97

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

#11Bravely Default

98

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

#12Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

98

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

#13Paper Mario: The Origami King

99

Paper Mario: The Origami King

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB81· 11OC78· 137

Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

#14Willy-Nilly Knight

100

Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with early access, while skipping open world exploration

#15Final Fantasy VII

97

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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?: The closest game to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?: The three closest games to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire are: 1. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Fire Emblem: Three Houses (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Shadows Over Loathing (99/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Fire Emblem: Three Houses similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?: Yes, very much so — Fire Emblem: Three Houses scores 100/100 similarity to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?: The best RPG games similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire are Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Shadows Over Loathing and Persona 5. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire calculated?: We compare Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.