Avowedhas taken the RPG world by storm, garnering critical acclaim and praise from fans thanks to its detailed open areas, stunning visuals, and incredible combat. Of course, with a good game comes the urge to find more like it, and fortunately, there are quite a lot likeAvowed. From obvious inspirations to games set within the same universe, fans ofAvowedor just fantasy RPGs in general have a lot to look forward to.
While not every game will live up toAvowed’simpressive reviews, many of them offer sprawling worlds to explore and epic journeys to embark upon. Naturally, many of these are AAA titles from the very best developers, butquite a few fall into the AA and indie categories, making for more experimental and often better experiences. Those who are after more ofAvowed’sbrilliance should look no further than these amazing games.
Morrowind Made By Indie Devs
Some of the titles closest toAvowedare also thebest Scrolls-like games, ones that attempt to replicate the immersive RPG experience that Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment have perfected. One of the best of these is the indie open-world RPG,Dread Delusionfrom Lovely Hellplace.It is a spiritual successor toMorrowind, taking inspiration from its level of difficulty, focus on deep RPG mechanics, and surreal environments.
Much likeAvowed, there’s a lot of variety when it comes to combat, as well as a world teeming with emergent moments and interesting quests.Dread Delusionquickly became a fan-favorite, garnering incredible reviews thanks to its impeccable encapsulation of theElder Scrollsformula that runs so deeply inAvowed’sDNA. For those looking for a more experimental RPG,Dread Delusionis the perfect choice.
9Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
One Of The Greatest RPGs Ever Made
No list of great RPG games likeAvowedwould be complete without a mention ofBaldur’s Gate 3, the game that has quickly cemented itself - likely permanently - at the top of everybest RPGs of all-timelist.Baldur’s Gate 3offers an unprecedented level of freedom, allowing players to approach each mission in whatever way they please, within limits, of course.
This can lead to all manner of hilarious and somber moments that players are best rolling with, rather than save-scumming. Much likeAvowed,Baldur’s Gate 3is also a deeply lore-driven experience, packed full of interesting worldbuilding, great companions and characters with their own stories to tell, and phenomenal side quests that will stick with players as much as the main story.
8Greedfall (Spiders)
Better Than Bioware
Greedfallis Spiders' best RPG yet, a phenomenal Bioware-inspired gameset in a colonial fantasy world ravaged by a mysterious illness killing the masses. The player is sent to a new land to discover a cure, only to become embroiled in the politics of rival factions and the struggles of the indigenous peoples. It’s a brilliant game, one with souls-lite combat that would go on to inspire Spiders' next game,Steelrising, a plethora of moral choices that greatly affect the ending and fascinating companions.
Much likeAvowed, there’s a huge emphasis on companions and their relationship to the player, as well as a focus on the atrocities of colonization.Greedfall’sworld is far more mature and gritty thanAvowed’s, one that still feels fantastical and otherworldly, but will nevertheless appeal to those looking for a break from the colorful world of Eora.
7Dragon Age: Inquisition (Bioware)
It Perfects The Party Banter
Many may instinctively think ofDragon Age: The Veilguardwhen choosing their next game to play afterAvowed. However,The Veilguard’spoor review scoresand lack of quality compared to previousDragon Agegames make it a poorer choice, even if it’s more contemporary. The better option, especially for those looking for a more modern and colorful fantasy game, isDragon Age: Inquisition.
Featuring a similar level of party banter, colorful open environments with a range of biomes, and a sprawling narrative with rich worldbuilding asAvowed,Dragon Age: Inquisitionis the closest to Obsidian Entertainment’s latest RPG. It’s full of meaningful choices, exciting combat encounters, and a lot of side content, most of which is worth doing.Dragon Age: Inquisitionis a great choice for those looking to jump into another lengthy RPG likeAvowed.
6Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Big Huge Games)
A Massive High-Fantasy Adventure
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoningis an extremely colorful, MMO-inspired fantasy RPGwith huge names behind its design, includingSpawncreator Todd McFarlane,Elder Scrollsdeveloper, Ken Rolston, andGoldenEye,Banjo Kazooe, andPerfect Darkcomposer Grant Kirkhope. Featuring a brightly colored fantasy world akin toWorld of Warcraft’sAzeroth, players explore vast areas, complete a range of interconnected quests, collect powerful loot, and fight challenging bosses.
Kingdoms of Amalurwas remastered and rereleased asKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. It also received a brand-new DLC calledFatesworn, which adds a lot of new content to the base experience.
It’s a very traditional RPG, one that embraces tradition in the best way possible. With a bigger emphasis on combat,Kingdoms of Amalurcan often feel likeGod of War. Fans ofAvowed’sbrightly colored world andfantastic open area structurewill loveKingdom of Amalura lot.It is the perfect choice for those looking for a lightweight RPGdesigned with a lot of love and passion.
5Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Warhorse Studios)
A Phenomenally Immersive RPG
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2has quickly become everyone’s favorite RPGthanks to its deeply immersive mechanics, sprawling world, fantastic story, and ridiculous attention to detail. There are really no other games likeKingdom Come: Deliverance 2as it’s in a league of its own when it comes to just how much detail it puts into its gameplay mechanics.
This is what makes it the perfect experience to play afterAvowed, asit builds upon a lot of the RPG foundations set byAvowedand similar games. For those who lovedAvowed’smost immersive mechanics, but wanted something more, thenKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is the optimal choice. Of course, there’s also the originalKingdom Come: Deliverancegame to play first, for those who fancy sinking upwards of 200 hours into this historical RPG.
4Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon (Questline)
A Darker & More Mature Skyrim
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalonis an indie open-world RPG set within theTainted Grailuniverse, a gritty and dark reimagining of Arthurian legends. Offering a non-linear sandbox for players to explore,The Fall of Avalonfeatures challenging first-person fantasy combat, a lot of secrets to uncover, plenty of side quests to complete, and so much more.
It is currently in Early Access, but the developers are regularly putting out updates to flesh out the game’s current systems and add a lot more content.Fall of Avalonis a great choice for those looking for an exciting first-person fantasy RPGas their next game afterAvowed, even in its current state, especially thanks to the fact that it draws clear inspiration fromSkyrimand similar open-world fantasy RPGs.
3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks)
The Game Everyone Compares Avowed To
Of course, much likeBaldur’s Gate 3,The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimdeserves a mention, if only thanks to its obvious influence onAvowed. In many ways,Avowedfeels like the game Obsidian Entertainment would have made had it continued developing spin-offs of Bethesda’s popular IP, as it had withFallout: New Vegas. WhileAvowedis better than Bethesda’sbest, it’s still worth going back to see the game that everyone is comparing it to.
Skyrimis also just a fantastic fantasy RPG, one with an incredible open world that still largely holds up today. There’s a lot about it that hasn’t aged as well thanks to the likes ofKingdom Come: DeliveranceandBaldur’s Gateshowing it up, butSkyrimis still an incredibly enjoyable romp worth revisiting. Those who’ve already played and beatenSkyrimmany times can always head back and try some of its best mods to freshen things up.
2The Outer Worlds (Obsidian Entertainment)
The Sci-Fi Version Of Avowed
Perhaps the closest game in structure and style toAvowedis Obsidian Entertainment’s other first-person RPG,The Outer Worlds. While it isn’t a fantasy game, instead being a satirical sci-fi adventure, it shares a lot of the same gameplay mechanics and stylings.The Outer Worldsis an open area game, much likeAvowed, with its first being its strongest.
It also features a fascinating cast of lovable companions with their own moral compasses, stories, and quirky banter.A lot of what makesAvowedgreat can be found inThe Outer Worlds, which is what makes it the best game to play afterward. It is also the perfect time to play it, as thehugely-anticipatedOuter Worldssequelis set to release in 2025, just a few months afterAvowed.
1Pillars Of Eternity (Obsidian Entertainment)
The Precursor To Avowed
Those who love Avowed absolutely need to playPillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment’s phenomenal CRPG. While hardcore fans will likely already know the connection between the two games, some may not realize thatAvowedis actually set within the same world asPillars of Eternity. In fact, a lot of the lore and worldbuilding inAvowedis expanding on events that occurred withinPillars of Eternityand its sequel,Deadfire.
Avowed Not Letting You Equip Your Companions Is A Great Move
Avowed doesn’t let you give gear to your companions. While this initially might seem like a downside, it serves to make gameplay run smoother.
Pillars of Eternityis also just a great game, even outside its connections toAvowed. It’s one of the best CRPGs available, offering a robust adventure full of Obsidian’s amazing writing and characters. Those looking for a game similar toAvowedshould look no further thanPillars of Eternity, the game that literally started it all.
