Strategy · 1998
Baldur's Gate
In short: Baldur's Gate is a Strategy game by BioWare, released in 1998 on PC and Mobile. It takes about 76 hours to beat. Critics rate it 91/100.
Forced to leave your home under mysterious circumstances, you find yourself drawn into a conflict that has the Sword Coast on the brink of war. Soon you discover there are other forces at work, far more sinister than you could ever imagine... Since its original release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has set the standard for…
Key facts
- Released
- 21 December 1998
- Genre
- Strategy · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 76 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Mobile
- Studio
- BioWare, Overhaul Games
- Publisher
- Interplay Productions
- Critics
- Metacritic 91
- Best price
- $19.99 · Steam
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 91 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Baldur's Gate?
Expect about 76 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Baldur's Gate with friends?
No, Baldur's Gate is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Baldur's Gate on?
Baldur's Gate is available on PC and Mobile.
Where to buy Baldur's Gate for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Steam. Prices are checked daily.
Is Baldur's Gate a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 91.
What games are like Baldur's Gate?
In the same spirit: Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.
