Finishing Baldur's Gate 3 leaves a distinct void. Larian Studios' massive isometric cRPG sets a high bar for reactive storytelling, meaningful player choices, and deep companion attachments. While playing a game for the first time twice is impossible, several titles deliver a similar thrill for players looking for their next major role-playing adventure.
1. Wasteland 3
Where to play: Mac, PC, Steam Deck
Developed by inXile Entertainment, this darkly comic squad-based RPG places players in charge of a crew of eccentric Rangers. It shares BG3's appreciation for offbeat companions, though it operates in a sci-fi setting and lacks a formal romance system.
2. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Where to play: Mac, PC, Steam Deck
For players seeking even deeper character build options than those found in Baldur's Gate 3, Owlcat Games' title serves as an ideal cRPG. It utilizes a more complex D&D-adjacent ruleset, which provides immense tactical depth for veterans of the genre.
3. Wildermyth
Where to play: Mac, PC, Steam Deck
Wildermyth is a narrative RPG built around lifelong companion arcs, presented in a distinctive papercraft art style. It features lighter combat and a cozier aesthetic compared to Larian's flagship title.
4. Tyranny
Where to play: Older Macs (incompatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina and newer), PC, Steam Deck
Obsidian and Paradox's dark fantasy RPG emphasizes consequences over combat, offering players the rare opportunity to explore villainous choices with genuine narrative nuance. It features a smaller cast and a shorter runtime than many peers on this list.
5. Pillars of Eternity
Where to play: Mac, PC, Steam Deck
This classic fantasy RPG by Obsidian Entertainment features a world where NPCs and factions actively remember player choices and actions. Note that it utilizes real-time-with-pause combat rather than turn-based mechanics.
6. The Mass Effect Trilogy
Where to play: EA Play, PC, Steam Deck
BioWare's hard sci-fi epic remains celebrated nearly two decades after release for its unforgettable characters and narrative weight. Combat shifts away from tactical turn-based action to a shooter-based format.
7. Dragon Age: Origins
Where to play: EA Play, PC
Another classic from BioWare, this dark fantasy title relies heavily on companion approval meters and morally complex decision-making. Its visual presentation and combat mechanics show their age when placed directly beside modern releases.
8. Expedition 33
Where to play: PC, Steam Deck
Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive's story-driven RPG balances existential grief with humor. It offers a more linear, focused experience without traditional build-your-own-party freedom.
9. Persona 5 Royal
Where to play: Windows, Steam Deck
Atlus and Sega's character-driven RPG blends slice-of-life high school management by day with supernatural dungeon crawling by night. While structurally distinct from traditional cRPGs, it captures the same anxiety over strategy and deep character bonds.
10. Cyberpunk 2077
Where to play: Selected Macs (excluding Intel-based systems), PC, Steam Deck
CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG provides immense freedom in problem-solving within a neon-drenched futuristic setting. Unlike Baldur's Gate 3, it follows a single protagonist, V, through a first-person perspective rather than a top-down view.