Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader similar games & best alternatives

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

What works

  • Faithful and immersive warhammer 40k lore and atmosphere
  • Deep narrative with impactful choices
  • Strategic and engaging turn-based combat
  • Extensive character customization and progression
  • Accessible and polished gameplay for a crpg

Things to keep in mind

  • Presence of bugs and technical issues
  • Some ui and camera frustrations
  • Limited voice acting coverage
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Dlc pricing and content fragmentation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Outer Worlds 2

  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

  • Pillars of Eternity

  • The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

  • Outcast Tales: The First Journey

Less social

Games that feels like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • Hades II

  • Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition

  • Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds

  • Tower of Time

More social

Games that feels like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Gloomhaven

  • Frosthaven

  • Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked

  • Demeo

  • Gatewalkers (Alpha)

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but with less leadership over others

  • Hades

  • Transistor

  • Figment 2: Creed Valley

  • Absolum

  • SWORN

  • Lost Castle 2

Less intimate

Games that feels like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but with less focus on close relationships

  • EARTHLOCK

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

  • SteamWorld Heist

  • Solasta: Crown of the Magister

  • Wasteland 3

  • Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader: A very typical example of its motivational profile. 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, Story, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026