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iRank84
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person
IGDB82· 8OC85· 37
Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America
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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Bard's Tale Trilogy down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge and Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Bard's Tale Trilogy is Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge and Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts follow close behind.
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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Bard's Tale Trilogy
32 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.
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person
Steam👍 77%· 285RAWG👍 35%· 22
Year 1990Dev Sir-Tech · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling
FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required) HARD DISK supported 11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot
Steam👍 53%· 262MC48
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping visual first person
Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously.
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting40
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting51Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting39Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot
Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62
Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping visual first person
In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting34Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationOpen World
IGDB81· 11OC78· 137
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression53Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression36Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting77Progression30Visuals0
#10Caves of Qud
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iRank91
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping loot and gear systems
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals and progression.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting59Progression45Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationDark
Steam👍 84%· 1.8K
Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and sandbox freedom, while skipping loot and gear systems
KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting59Progression19Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyLootNarrative
Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2
Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping exploration and discovery
RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression55Setting47Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-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 combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.
It predates The Bard's Tale Trilogy by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from The Bard's Tale Trilogy: visuals.
Released 5 years after The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like The Bard's Tale Trilogy
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Fire Emblem Engage
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
75
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
75
Willy-Nilly Knight
RPG · Adventure
75
Fate/Grand Order
RPG · Visual Novel
74
Persona 5
RPG · Adventure
74
Loop Hero
RPG · Roguelike
74
Bravely Default
RPG · Adventure
74
Chroma Squad
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
74
Blackguards
RPG · Adventure
74
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPG · Adventure
73
Xenogears
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
73
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
73
Tactical Breach Wizards
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
73
Final Fantasy VII
RPG · Adventure
73
The Banner Saga 3
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
73
King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
72
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPG · Tower Defense