10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
Nov. 1, 2024These 10 games like Dragon Age are here for you - whether you’re holding out on Dragon Age The Veilguard, or you’re looking for similar adventures
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If you’re looking to get swept up in games like Dragon Age, we’re here to help.Dragon Age: The Veilguardis officially here, bringing us a fresh adventure in Thedas 10 years after the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition.BioWare’s beloved fantasy RPG series has captured the hearts and minds of many over the years thanks to its engrossing storytelling, memorable cast of characters, and worldbuilding. TheDragon Age timelineof events is also rich with lore, and the games are known for including swoon-worthy romances and the freedom to create, customize, and shape your own protagonist, with dialog options that the role-play into the RPG.Happily, if any of these ingredients speak to you, there are some fantastic games like Dragon Age out there. So whether you’re holding out on diving into Dragon Age The Veilguard right away, or you’re looking for similar adventures to tuck into because you enjoyed the previous games, we’re here to help. From some of thebest BioWare gamesoutside of the world of Thedas that are well worth experiencing, to some of the verybest RPGsthat include features and elements you’ll likely enjoy if you’re a Dragon fan, we’ve brought together some games like Dragon Age we’d recommend.
With picks across all platforms that share similarities with BioWare’s RPG, read on below as we take you through the best games like Dragon Age to play right now.
10. Persona 5
Developer: AtlusPlatform(s):PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch
As more of a wildcard pick, Persona 5 Royal will certainly scratch your RPG itch, and it taps into the companionship and party set up that’s so beloved in the Dragon Age series. While you’re not in a fantastical world perse, since you play as a highschooler in Tokyo, you will get swept up in the strange goings of a dream-like realm as a member of the Phantom Thieves. With an engrossing storyline, characters you can fight alongside and bond with - and even develop a romantic relationship with if you wish - the Royal edition is the best way to experience Atlus' adventure.
Read more:Persona 5 review: “An experience that’s perfectly realized from the moment it begins”
Developer:Bethesda Game StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch
Every Dragon Age game has one big thing in common, and it’s right there in the title. That’s right, you’ve guessed it: Dragons. From taking down a lot of the flying fiends in Dragon Age Inquisition, to battling one for Hawke’s special armor in Dragon Age 2, and summoning a dragon with a gong in Dragon Age: Origins, there’s no shortage of scaly encounters throughout the series. And if you’re looking for another engrossing adventure where you can also fight your share of them,Skyrimfits that bill and then some. As the Dragonborn, you not only fight them and absorb their essence to increase your shouting capabilities, thanks to its last expansion, you can even learn to ride them.
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Developer:CD Projekt RedPlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5Cyberpunk 2077may not draw you into its fantasy quite like Thedas, but the streets of Night City are full of RPG goodness. If you enjoy having the freedom to decide how you approach quests and respond to any given scenario, CD Projekt Red’s RPG will let you steer your own journey in V’s shoes. For anyone who also enjoys the romance aspect of any one of the Dragon Age games, there are also some relationships you can develop as you encounter various characters throughout. And while you might not have party members in the traditional sense, you will be joined by a rebellious rocker played by Keanu Reeves to keep you company. With a wealth of updates since launch and the release of thePhantom Libertyexpansion on next-gen platforms, now is the perfect time to dive in.
Read more:Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review: “The culmination of CD Projekt Red’s efforts”
Developer:CapcomPlatform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5
WhileDragon’s Dogma 2might not be for every Dragon Age fan, if you’re looking to double-down on the exploration side of things, Capcom’s RPG is a great pick. You’ll also get to customize and shape your very own character as you head out on a sprawling adventure across vast regions, and you won’t have to go it alone. At the beginning of the game, you also get to create your own Pawn, which is essentially a follower that will journey alongside you and fight with you. You’re then able to recruit more party members by summoning other players' Pawns. As you run around the landscape, they’ll often point out notable landmarks, chests, and even lead you down the right path towards quest objectives. You can also earn affinity with certain characters during your adventures for some light romance – although it doesn’t rival BioWare in that department.
Read more:Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: “Embrace the chaos and there’s nothing quite like it”
Developer: BioWare / AspyrPlatform(s): PC, Switch
If you’re a fan of Dragon Age’s freedom of choice and you’re looking for another experience with oodles of customization to shape your character, then Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic could be for you. As another BioWare RPG, it shares a lot of familiar DNA with the Dragon Age series, albeit drawing you into the established, rich world of Star Wars. With a wealth of choices that make an impact on the direction of your adventure, you’ll be joined by a party of crewmates you can get to know and fight alongside as you try to decide the very fate of the galaxy. Whether you want to be a hero or a villain is entirely up to you, and there’s also some romance options available among the companions.
Developer:Larian StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
Before Baldur’s Gate 3, there was Divinity: Original Sin 2, Larian’s previous fantasy RPG. There’s a lot to enjoy in the world of Divinity for any fans of Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Inquisition, or Veilguard, with the adventure drawing you into another rich high-fantasy setting full of choice and consequence, character customization, and a memorable cast to meet and fight alongside. You’ll be able to shape your own protagonist once again, either making someone from scratch or playing as one of the established origin characters. The latter option is similar to the likes of Dragon Age Origins backgrounds, or The Veilguard’s factions, giving your playable lead a history and unique dialog options throughout the story.
Developer: CD Projekt RedPlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch
Developer: SpidersPlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5
As another fantasy RPG with its own distinct world, Greedfall feels like a throwback to some of BioWare’s older adventures. The open hub-like areas are quite close to the setup in Dragon Age Origins, and you also have a party of followers to meet, recruit, and get to know. Romance is an option if you wish to get closer to your companions, and you can customize your own leading character and make choices that shape them just like the Dragon Age series. While it can be a little more slower paced at times, this fantasy is full of its own unique cultures and history for you to discover, and the overarching story will bring you to various locations and introduce you to a wealth of characters and creatures. If you’re looking for an experience that captures that old-school RPG feel, Greedfall is worth checking out.
Developer: Larian StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5
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Developer: BioWarePlatform(s): PC, Xbox One, PS4
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Still debating whether or not to jump into BioWare’s latest RPG? Get our verdict by heading on over to ourDragon Age The Veilguard review.
I started out writing for the games section of a student-run website as an undergrad, and continued to write about games in my free time during retail and temp jobs for a number of years. Eventually, I earned an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University, and soon after got my first official role in the industry as a content editor for Stuff magazine. After writing about all things tech and games-related, I then did a brief stint as a freelancer before I landed my role as a staff writer here at GamesRadar+. Now I get to write features, previews, and reviews, and when I’m not doing that, you can usually find me lost in any one of the Dragon Age or Mass Effect games, tucking into another delightful indie, or drinking far too much tea for my own good.
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