Dungeons and Dragons are one of those games that you can play for a very long time, but the possibility to do so varies since you frequently need to synchronize a large party of people.
On the other hand, games on PC are games you can play as much as you want, when you want. That’s why I’ve chosen to list 10 games on Steam that are similar to DnD, so you can fulfill that itch whenever you want.
Granted, some are more similar to DnD than others. The list is a set of games with varying elements to them, some being very focused on roleplaying aspects, while others are more focused on action.
1. Baldur’s Gate I & II
The first two games of the Baldur’s Gate series are both must-plays for people who enjoy DnD and single-player RPGs. If you want to play both games, start with the first one.
If you want to try one of them and go from there, I would recommend Baldur’s Gate II as it is the overall better game with quality-of-life updates that offer ease-of-use while at the same time not sacrificing anything in quality from the first game.
The games are set in the Forgotten Realms campaign of DnD and offer real character depth and exploration. Granted, the graphics are in modern terms outdated but if you can look past that, these games are amazing.
2. Baldur’s Gate III
Baldur’s Gate II was released in the year 2000. Baldur’s Gate III hasn’t been fully released yet, as it is still in early access on Steam. That’s one of the reasons why I did not include it with the previous games on this list.
In 2019, the company Larian Studios announced that they were going to make Baldur’s Gate III. Now, Larian Studios was not the company that created parts one and two. The games are different, but I still think that Baldur’s Gate III is shaping up to be an amazing game.
Larian Studios previously released games such as Divinity: Original Sin I & II, games that can be compared with DnD for their high-fantasy setting with a lot of focus on narrative.
In addition, Baldur’s Gate is completely based on the DnD system. The races, classes, lore, and playstyle are all meant to be very close to the real DnD experience.
3. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale was originally released in the year 2000 but has now gotten an enhanced edition that is available on Steam. The game is almost a full-fledged DnD product, as it is based on the Forgotten Realms campaign.
While you can compare the game to Baldur’s Gate, this game is more combat-focused. It’s as if Baldur’s Gate and the original Diablo had a baby. In short, it has more of the dungeon crawly elements of DnD than the narrative ones.
4. The Witcher 3
Witcher 3 is for many people the best single-player RPG ever released, and it has received awards left and right since its release in 2015. It has now been 7 years since, and there are still thousands of players playing the game on Steam, which is quite telling.
The game has everything you want in a fantasy roleplaying game – a good story, amazing world-building, and solid characters.
You also have a lot of freedom to take on tasks how and when you see fit, which makes you feel like you have control over your experience and ultimately immerses you in the game. If you haven’t tried the game, I highly recommend it.
5. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
Neverwinter Nights is the closest thing you’re going to get to actual DnD in a video game, in my opinion. It’s like other games on this list, based on the Forgotten Realms campaign, and the game is crafted as to be as similar to DnD as possible.
You can choose to play the original campaign of the game, but there’s also a boatload of player-made adventures that you can explore. The game also supports multiplayer, which is nice if you can convince your friends to play with you.
Furthermore, Neverwinter Nights offers support for DMing, and the game’s entire system is based on DnD. More specifically, DnD 3e.
6. Divinity: Original Sin I & II
The Divinity series are amazing games that you can either play solo or with friends. Just like in DnD, you gather a party of adventurers to explore the world.
There is a lot of variation in the games. There is an array of different classes and playstyles to choose from, and dialogue options and exploration are pretty much endless. I’ve played the games a bunch of times, and I find new content with every new playthrough.
If you want to try one of them, I would suggest Divinity 2. It’s an overall improvement from the first game, with more depth and a slightly darker undertone throughout the game.
7. Planescape: Torment
Planescape: Torment is another one of the games that have gotten an enhanced edition release since its inception. If you’re familiar with DnD’s different settings in the multiverses of Planescape, then you might recognize the setting within this game.
It is similar to Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale, but Planescape has a bit of a darker feel to it. Without spoiling too much of the game, you play as an immortal man on a quest to retrieve his memories.
Some people even prefer Planescape to Baldur’s Gate. If you’re interested or have played Baldur’s Gate but not Planescape, then you really, really should.
8. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Pathfinder is originally a TTRPG similar to DnD. This game is based on the universe in Pathfinder, and it is really good. It’s a fairly new game, so if the old games on this list don’t suit you, maybe this one will.
Pathfinder: WotR is one of the best CRPG games in recent times, with unparalleled depth. This depth comes with complexity, however, so I would recommend watching a short guide or something like that before you get started.
If you’re very familiar with DnD, however, you’re probably fine. They are fairly similar, and it’s probably the modern game that comes closest to DnD.
9. Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age was released in 2009 as a then-modern take on games such as Baldur’s Gate and TTRPGs like DnD. The game is in many ways a complete experience, from the character creation depth to the world exploration, and the CRPG combat system.
The game is also compatible with modding, and the community does a really good job with everything from bug fixes to graphical updates.
There are more games in the Dragon Age universe, but I would say that Origins is hands down the best one of them all.
10. Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an award-winning single-player RPG from FromSoftware, a Japanese game studio with a history of making great games. Elden Ring is their latest title, and I’m sure that you’ve heard of it before.
The game isn’t similar to DnD in the same sense that Baldur’s Gate is, but Elden Ring can fulfill your DnD urge in other ways.
The world, for one, is high-fantasy with a lot of room for exploration. It’s riddled with dungeons and NPCs, and there is no obvious straightforward way to go about the game. You’re simply dropped in the world and asked to explore.
If you’re not looking for a challenging game where you will die a bunch of times, however, the game might not be for you.