Divinity: Dragon Commander similar games & best alternatives

Divinity: Dragon Commander

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

Should you play it?

You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.

What works
  • Unique blend of rts, rpg, and political simulation
  • Engaging political decisions and character interactions
  • Fun dragon combat with jetpack
  • Well-written characters and voice acting
  • Strategic map gameplay with cards and upgrades
Things to keep in mind
  • Rts combat is simplistic and repetitive
  • Limited multiplayer and cooperation
  • Short campaign length
  • Some bugs and clunky controls
  • Political choices sometimes lack nuance

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1

  • Way of the Samurai 4

  • Sid Meier's Pirates!

  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

  • King's Bounty: The Legend

  • Wolfstride

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

  • Valkyria Chronicles™

  • Star Dynasties

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Wolfstride

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

  • The Necromancer's Tale

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Divinity: Dragon Commander: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

Why this game works

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