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Drakensang: The River of Time

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2011

Should you play it?

The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...

What works

  • Deep tactical combat and character customization
  • Immersive fantasy world and atmosphere
  • Engaging story with memorable characters
  • Multiple quest solutions and replay value
  • Quality voice acting and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Technical issues on modern systems requiring fixes
  • Limited party size and companion options
  • Somewhat slow pacing and clunky combat
  • English localization and voice acting quality varies

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Summoner

  • Edge Of Eternity

  • YAR: Forgotten Throne

  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

  • ELEX II

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Drakensang: The River of Time but with less leadership over others

  • Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

  • Stray Blade

  • God of War Ragnarök

  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

More intimate

Games that feels like Drakensang: The River of Time but with more focus on close relationships

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • Dragon Age™ Inquisition

  • GreedFall

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  • Jade Empire™: Special Edition

  • Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)

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Drakensang: The River of Time: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026