How Many of These Games Like Tyranny Have You Played?
With tabletop and roleplaying games making major strides in popular culture of late, games such as Tyranny are finally reaching their full potential with a chance to shine like never before. This isometric, tactical game style plays to those dedicated fans who are ready to deep-dive into new lore and cultures in order to carve their path to glory. For you who have the strategy and skill, here are the top 10 games like Tyranny.
10. Dragon Age: Origins
“Dragon Age: Origins” Gameplay
This first installment in the Dragon Age series is a third-person RPG set in the fantasy kingdom of Ferelden during times of great uncertainty as they are opposed by the demonic force of the Darkspawn and the Archdemon. This game relies heavily on the decision making of the player from the initial choosing of their race and class, which affects the origin story, to their choice of romantic partner. With real-time tactical combat as well as a variety of spells and skills, Dragon Age is a heart-pounding adventure unlike any other.
Danger lurks around every corner! You and your companions need to be ready for anything.
Choose carefully: Your character’s origins can have an effect on the world around you, as well as on the ending of your story.
9. Pathfinder: Kingmaker
“Pathfinder: Kingmaker” Gameplay
Pathfinder: Kingmaker is the turn-based RPG with a companion-focused story where the player ultimately strives to build their own kingdom in the world of Golarion. Of course, the path to power is littered with all number of beasts and adversaries, which is where strategic gameplay comes in handy. With an almost unlimited amount of customization, from classes and race to skills and spells, the adventure is truly your own.
“A little magic never hurt anybody” said no troll ever.
Be prepared for creatures of every shape and size, and watch out for those feet!
8. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
“Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition” Gameplay
This re-release of the 1999 RPG is a story-driven cult classic which follows the tale of The Nameless One, an immortal man on a quest to solve the mystery of his origins despite his complete amnesia. The turn-based gameplay focuses mainly on story and exploration with the aid of companions who can be collected into the party along the way.
Same great story: This classic game has been remastered for smooth, vivid gameplay.
Extensive options for dialogue allow the player to interact with their own unique personalities.
7. Eitr
“Eitr” Gameplay
Eitr is the pixel art style action RPG which follows the story of a Shield Maiden on a quest to save the Norse world tree, Yggdrasil, after it is poisoned by the corrupting Eitr substance. This two-dimensional adventure features tactically focused combat which requires precision and timing with the use of magic, weapons, and armor. Great skill will be needed to brave the phantoms and save the nine Norse worlds, but this Shield Maiden is certainly up to the task.
The pixel art style is a bold choice, but a welcome callback to gaming origins.
With the nine realms at stake, not even the giants can slow you down!
6. Wasteland 3
“Wasteland 3” Gameplay
Set to release in 2019, this third installment of the Wasteland series continues the story of the world ravaged by the 1998 nuclear war, this time set in the frozen landscape of Colorado. Like its predecessors, this is a party-based RPG with tactical combat, now updated to feature environmental dangers, vehicles, and a more fluid action system.
Not in the desert anymore: This frozen wasteland comes with a unique set of challenges.
With the addition of vehicular transport, we’d better keep an eye out for icy roads!
5. Tower of Time
“Tower of Time” Gameplay
The Tower of Time is a tactical, real-time combat RPG set in an era of famine and ruin where humans struggle to survive the elements. The player begins as the leader of a group of heroes who work together to unearth the secrets of a mysterious tower through a series of quests and challenges, all to carry on the hope for the betterment of humanity.
Watch those fangs: With all manner of creature residing in the mysterious tower, it helps to have a mystic in the party.
The challenges ahead are creatively intricate and it’ll take a team to work them out.
4. The Age of Decadence
“The Age of Decadence” Gameplay
This turn-based single player game is set in a fantasy post-apocalyptic land inspired by the fall of the Roman Empire. The use of extensive dialogue trees, an incredibly detailed skill system, and a focus on actions-equal-consequences gameplay makes for an immersive experience and uniquely crafted storyline which ultimately affects the future of this devastated world.
Look familiar? The Roman-inspired style and design adds a unique element to this familiar piece of history.
Where diplomacy ends: Why talk your way out of a scrape when you can fight your way out?
3. Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire
“Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire” Gameplay
This isometric RPG set in the world of Eora takes place five years after the events of its predecessor, Pillars of Eternity, where the god Eothas has returned and the player embarks on a mission to hunt him down. With the help of companions and the unique class-based gameplay you can take to the seas, explore new lands, and defend your ship from pirates.
The high seas are treacherous and your ship is a precious commodity; defend it with your life!
As you take on island exploration, not every welcome will be a warm one.
2. Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition
“Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition” Gameplay
From the series that inspired the gameplay of a majority on this list, Baldur’s Gate 2 continues the story of Gorion’s ward, now on a quest to stop the villainous elven mage, Irenicus, from turning himself into a god. This enhanced edition features the classic isometric interactive gameplay alongside new, higher-level monsters, additional companions, and the dungeon of the legendary Watcher’s keep.
They don’t get much cooler than Draconis, but we’ll still need to take his head.
With such an extensive world map and detailed locations, take this journey one step at a time.
1. Divinity: Original Sin 2
“Divinity: Original Sin 2” Gameplay
The isometric RPG style of gaming takes on whole a new life in Divinity: Original Sin 2. Set in the fantasy world of Rivellon many generations after the events of its predecessor, the player assumes the role of the Godwoken who is hunted and opposed at every turn. The journey ahead will require the use of tactical decision making, skills of both magic and combat, and a party of companions with their own unique advantages.
Watch your step: The environment around you can be used to your advantage or your downfall.
Master your magic skills and turn the tides in your favor!
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