Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant similar games & best alternatives

Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant

DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, FM Towns, PC-9800 Series • 2013

Should you play it?

For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.

What works
  • Deep and challenging gameplay
  • Extensive character customization
  • Large open world and exploration
  • Engaging story with multiple endings
  • High replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Lack of quality of life features (no automap, save system issues)
  • Tedious character creation and grinding
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

  • FINAL FANTASY V

  • Zanki Zero: Last Beginning

  • Sea Dogs: To Each His Own

  • FINAL FANTASY III

  • Drakensang

  • Etrian Odyssey HD

  • FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

  • Archaelund

  • The Temple of Elemental Evil
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
  • Competence

    Stationeers
  • Escapism

    Sands of Aura

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Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have extensive freedom to choose character builds, quests, and playstyle with open world exploration and non-linear progression."

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    "Highly non-linear open world with player freedom to explore, choose quests, and develop characters in many ways"

  • Competence

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    "Highly challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, engineering, programming, and problem solving."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal party development and overcoming game challenges rather than direct competition with other players."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Single player experience focusing on managing own party; no multiplayer cooperation."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Immersive world, story, and exploration provide strong real-world escape and fantasy immersion."

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    "Immersive fantasy/sci-fi world offering escape through exploration and story"

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Strong emphasis on trying new characters, builds, and synergies; encourages exploration of mechanics and strategies."

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  • Exploration

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    "Large open world with procedurally generated dungeons and many locations to discover."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strictly single-player with minimal social or community interaction."

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  • Growth

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    "Steep learning curve with continuous skill acquisition, knowledge growth, and character development."

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  • Health

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "Players lead and manage a party of characters, making strategic decisions and guiding progression."

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "High tension and difficulty create sustained stress rather than relaxation."

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  • Sensation

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  • Violence

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    "Combat focused on defeating monsters and bosses with swords and magic."

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  • Survival

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