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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Bard's Tale Trilogy down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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The best games like The Bard's Tale Trilogy on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Bard's Tale Trilogy. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping visual first person

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#3Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#4Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: progression and visuals.

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#6Chroma Squad

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SoloTacticalFantasyManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping exploration and discovery

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#7Torment: Tides of Numenera

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SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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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 combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Final Fantasy VII

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SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The Banner Saga 3

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SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical

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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.

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#12Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping exploration and discovery

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and setting.

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