Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

What works
  • Extensive player freedom and customization
  • Deep and strategic turn-based combat
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices
  • High replayability and content richness
  • Excellent voice acting and music
Things to keep in mind
  • Some minor bugs and janky ai reported
  • Inventory management can be cumbersome
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some players find late game combat repetitive
  • Lack of clear quest guidance can cause confusion

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Persona 3 Portable

  • Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition

  • Baldur's Gate 3

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon

  • Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

  • Persona 5 Royal

  • Across the Obelisk

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

  • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Hidden Gems

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  • A House of Many Doors

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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