10 Best RPGs To Play While You’re Waiting For Dragon Age 4

Although fans have been waiting with bated breath for the next Dragon Age installment, it would seem that they’ll have to wait until 2023 for the game to be released. While it’s comforting to have a date in mind, that’s still a long time to wait, and the anticipation is building.

Thankfully, there’s quite a lot of RPGs out there that match the Dragon Age series in various ways, whether through their positive LGBTQ+ representation or the in-depth relationships players can form with characters. Either way, these RPGs should hopefully make the wait easier for fans.

10 Greedfall

The French development studio Spiders has always strived to create games that follow the penultimate RPG format, including character relationship-building, roleplaying opportunities, and an intricate world to play in. But their most recent release, Greedfall, is by far their most engaging release thus far.

Greedfall is full of political intrigue and fascinating places for players to explore, and the characters are fairly well-developed. The game was often compared to Dragon Age upon its initial release, but it stands up well enough on its own and is absolutely worth playing for anyone who enjoys that addictive RPG format.

9 Dragon’s Dogma

With a cult following that would put even Capcom’s more popular titles to shame, Dragon’s Dogma is still endlessly playable even years after its release and would provide hours of entertainment to those looking to fill the Dragon Age void. Although it might be a bit clunky compared to more polished games, it compensates for this with its ridiculously entertaining gameplay.

Players can combine classes, create their own companions, and do literally anything in combat, from throwing bombs off the side of a cliff to climbing charging chimeras and slicing their heads off. And while the story might be a bit simple, it still makes more sense than the Netflix show.

8 Breath Of The Wild

Although the Zelda series is functionally different from Dragon Age in many ways, Breath of the Wild does a lot to appeal to the Dragon Age fanbase: it builds upon its world in a very subtle, yet thorough way, the characters are easy to become attached to, and it has an addictive charm that keeps players coming back.

And while players can’t customize Link like they can their Wardens, they’ll find that Link is thoroughly enjoyable to play on his own. He can climb mountains, tame horses, sneak amongst Bokoblins, and even make a mean fruit cake. There’s a lot to love and appreciate about this game, and any RPG fan would benefit from trying it at least once.

7 Divinity: Original Sin 2

This game is often recommended to those seeking a similar game to the Dragon Age series, and with good reason. Divinity: Original Sin 2 was designed with old-style RPGs in mind, meaning it combines astoundingly in-depth roleplaying mechanics with turn-based, tactical gameplay.

The possibilities are fairly endless in this game, with all kinds of opportunities to design one’s character, influence their standing with others, and even decide upon the fate of the world. Overall, it’s a long game to beat, with hours upon hours of content. Plus, the romance options are pretty substantial, and players who live for the romance aspect of Dragon Age will find that Divinity is not far off in quality.

6 Life Is Strange

This might seem like a stretch, but the crossover between Dragon Age fans and Life is Strange fans is actually quite large. This mainly has to do with two key factors: the prevalent LGBTQ+ representation in both series, and their engrossing, emotional storylines.

Both series aren’t shy about letting their characters be diverse in their sexuality and identities, and both series allow players to make decisions that will greatly affect the course of their stories – sometimes even spanning multiple games. Of course, they also share similar debates from fans when it comes to the best pairings for each character.

5 Fallout: New Vegas

Similar to the last entry, Fallout: New Vegas is very LGBTQ+ friendly, which might make it more appealing to the Dragon Age crowd. There are two companions who are canonically gay and the player can make their character LGBTQ+, as well.

More than this, however, the game is widely considered to be one of the best RPGs ever made, thanks to its phenomenal narrative design and choice-based gameplay. Those who appreciated Dragon Age’s complex decisions and lore will likely find New Vegas to be just as good, if not better. And at the very least, it also has some of the best mods out there.

4 Rune Factory 4

The anime-esque design of this game might put some people off, but that would be a shame because this is one of the most underrated modern handheld titles out there. Rune Factory 4 is chock-full of personality, from the world in which it takes place to the fuzzy creatures players can tame and, most of all, the eclectic and surprisingly down-to-earth cast of characters.

This game is incredibly charming and sweet, without being overly saccharine, and it’s the perfect game to get lost in for a few hours during a calm evening. Dragon Age fans will especially appreciate the fun banter between characters, and, of course, the surplus of dragons to befriend.

3 Fire Emblem: Three Houses

It’s surprising how rarely Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Inquisition get compared to one another since they share a lot of core aspects. There are relationship-building mechanics that are fairly deep, an entire castle to manage, a player-character who assumes an authoritative role, and a series of important decisions that will alter the entire course of the game.

Indeed, Three Houses is a gripping game that many Dragon Age fans might find familiar in its tone and gameplay, especially if those fans prefer turn-based combat. Aside from the art and narrative styles, these games could virtually belong to the same series.

2 Baldur’s Gate 3

This is perhaps the closest game to a Dragon Age spiritual successor on this list. Many veteran fans who play this game come away feeling as though they’re replaying Origins, but with a new, fresher coat of paint.

Indeed, this game has it all: clever and witty banter, conniving and intriguing characters, a dark story, and a phenomenal character creator. Best of all, it’s still in Early Access, which means it will only get better with the time up until its release. Whether dedicated fans loved Dragon Age for its romance, its fantasy races, or simply its combat system, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a must-play.

1 Miitopia

Granted, Miitopia isn’t very deep. It’s a silly game about silly little people going about a silly quest to stop an evil wizard from stealing peoples’ faces. However, it’s incredibly fun, and if fans loved Dragon Age for the characters, then they will likely derive a lot of amusement from Miitopia.

Players have the option of creating each and every companion they recruit in the game, as well as townsfolk, royalty, wizards, and even a horse. There is endless opportunity for fan-fiction-esque creativity in this game, and it’s truly hilarious to put beloved characters in the absurd situations this game drums up.

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