The Best Games Like Baldur’s Gate 3
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The Best Games Like Baldur’s Gate 3

22 October 2026 · 3 min read · Gaming

The best game like Baldur’s Gate 3 is Divinity: Original Sin 2 — from the same studio, Larian, it offers the same deep turn-based combat, reactive choices and four-player co-op. Beyond it, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader are the best big CRPGs, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the standout newcomer.

Here are the best games like Baldur’s Gate 3 — CRPGs and turn-based RPGs built on deep systems, party management and real choice — and which one suits you.

Divinity 2
Same studio as BG3
Pathfinder
The deepest CRPG systems
Choice
Stories that react to you
Co-op
Many support party co-op

Best games like Baldur’s Gate 3

Eight CRPGs and turn-based RPGs that deliver BG3’s depth, party play and reactive storytelling.

GamePlatformsWhy it’s like Baldur’s Gate 3
Divinity: Original Sin 2PC, PS, Xbox, SwitchLarian’s own deep turn-based RPG with co-op
Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousPC, PS, XboxA huge CRPG with tabletop-deep rules and choice
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue TraderPC, PS, XboxA grimdark turn-based CRPG of crews and companions
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33PC, PS, XboxReactive turn-based combat with rich, Western-style story
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfirePC, PS, XboxA deep party RPG with turn-based or real-time combat
Solasta: Crown of the MagisterPC, PS, XboxTactical D&D combat with your own created party
Wasteland 3PC, PS, XboxTurn-based squad tactics with choices that bite
Disco ElysiumPC, PS, Xbox, SwitchA narrative CRPG of dialogue, skills and consequence
Best games like Baldur's Gate 3, led by Divinity Original Sin 2, Pathfinder and Clair Obscur
The best games like Baldur’s Gate 3, ranked by how well they scratch the itch.

How we picked them

Baldur’s Gate 3 works because it combines three things: deep, tactical turn-based combat; a reactive story where your choices and party really matter; and the freedom to solve problems your own way, often in co-op. We prioritised games that deliver that CRPG depth. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the obvious number one — it’s from Larian and plays closest to BG3. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader are the deepest big CRPGs, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the breakout newcomer worth everyone’s time.

The top picks explained

Four games that best follow Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2
Same studio
Larian’s own deep turn-based RPG, with full co-op
#1
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Pathfinder: WotR
PC / PS / Xbox
The deepest CRPG systems and the most build freedom
Deepest CRPG
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Clair Obscur: Exp. 33
PC / PS / Xbox
Reactive turn-based combat and a stunning story
Best newcomer
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WH40K: Rogue Trader
PC / PS / Xbox
A grimdark turn-based CRPG of crews and choices
Best setting

More RPGs and co-op picks? See our best RPG games, best co-op games and best indie games guides.

Which one to play

Pick based on what you loved about Baldur’s Gate 3.

You loved…Play
The combat and co-opDivinity: Original Sin 2
Deep character buildingPathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
A fresh, modern RPGClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Story and dialogueDisco Elysium

Games like Baldur’s Gate 3 FAQ

What game is most like Baldur’s Gate 3?
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the closest — it’s from the same studio, Larian, and shares the deep turn-based combat, reactive choices and four-player co-op that define BG3.
What is a CRPG?
A CRPG (computer role-playing game) is a party-based RPG with deep rules, tactical combat and heavy player choice, usually inspired by tabletop systems like Dungeons & Dragons. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a modern benchmark.
Which game like BG3 has the best character building?
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has the deepest systems, with a huge range of classes, archetypes and mythic paths — ideal if theorycrafting your build was a favourite part of BG3.
Are there co-op games like Baldur’s Gate 3?
Yes — Divinity: Original Sin 2 supports up to four-player co-op, just like BG3, and Solasta also offers party play. Both let you tackle their campaigns with friends.
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 like BG3?
It shares the turn-based combat and story depth, with a “reactive” twist — you can parry and dodge in real time during enemy turns. It’s a 2025 breakout hit and a great pick after BG3.
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