What is the best game similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

The closest game to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is Arx Fatalis, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

The three closest games to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord are: 1. Arx Fatalis (73/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Legend of Grimrock (71/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Legend of Grimrock 2 (69/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.

Is Legend of Grimrock similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

Yes, very much so — Legend of Grimrock scores 71/100 similarity to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

The best RPG games similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord are Arx Fatalis, Legend of Grimrock, Legend of Grimrock 2 and Might & Magic X - Legacy. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord calculated?

We compare Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical in quite the same way. We compared Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord against over 6,700 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Arx Fatalis, Legend of Grimrock and Legend of Grimrock 2 lead the list, with Arx Fatalis reaching a 73/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord special.

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Top games similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Arx FatalisClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2

Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. The game mixes intelligent story with immersive and actual medieval surroundings. Arx Fatalis allows the player to feel that all his actions have a direct consequence on those around him.

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: combat.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

For all your misdeeds, you are sentenced to die at the top of Mount Grimrock. No one ever returned from this gruesome prison alive, but you can try and be the first to escape. On the inside, Mount Grimrock is full of dungeons that can allow the prisoners to slowly descend to the earth level.

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: tone.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Legend of Grimrock 2

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.0KIGDB88· 2

Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: tone.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Might & Magic X - LegacyClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 66%· 3.4KRAWG👍 44%· 62MC70IGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Avowed

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200

Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6The Elder Scrolls II: DaggerfallClosest on tone

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: progression and setting.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#7Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalDarkFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC88· 100

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: visuals and setting.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8King's Bounty: Armored Princess

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExploration

Steam👍 91%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 240MC82IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is a real-time strategy game, serving as a direct sequel to King’s Bounty: The Legend, and based on an older series of King’s Bounty.

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: visuals and progression.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#9Marvel's Midnight Suns

iRank81

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 82%· 24KRAWG👍 78%· 106OC82· 137

Year 2022Dev Firaxis · 2K GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, putting you face-to-face against demonic forces of the underworld as you team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth's last line of defense.

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: visuals and progression.

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#10Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

iRank86

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyMelee

IGDB87· 12OC85· 38

Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

✓ Shared with Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: visuals.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Pillars of Eternity

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeExploration

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and visual isometric, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: visuals.

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#12Persona 2: Innocent Sin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalDarkHorrorFantasyFirst Person

IGDB70· 4

Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat92Setting79Genre75Tone73Visuals69

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#13Dark and Darker

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 65%· 83K

Year 2023Dev IRONMACEOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141

Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone63Setting40Progression38

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloDarkExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226

Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Cyberpunk 2077 is a science fiction game loosely based on the role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020. ###Setting The game is set in the year 2077 in a fictional futuristic metropolis Night City in California.

Where it drifts furthest from Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: combat and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?: The closest game to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is Arx Fatalis, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?: The three closest games to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord are: 1. Arx Fatalis (73/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Legend of Grimrock (71/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Legend of Grimrock 2 (69/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Legend of Grimrock similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?: Yes, very much so — Legend of Grimrock scores 71/100 similarity to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?: The best RPG games similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord are Arx Fatalis, Legend of Grimrock, Legend of Grimrock 2 and Might & Magic X - Legacy. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord calculated?: We compare Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.