In the same spirit

Games like The Bard's Tale: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of The Bard's Tale (2004): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as The Bard's Tale (18)

Overlord Casual by Triumph Studios (2007) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 81★ 3.82 Divine Divinity Action by Larian Studios (2002) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 81★ 3.51 Fable: The Lost Chapters Adventure by Lionhead Studios (2005) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 83★ 4.44 Sacred Gold Action by ASCARON Entertainment (2005) · ≈ 1h ★ 4.18 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale Indie by EasyGameStation (2010) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 82★ 3.83 Dungeon Siege 2 Action by Gas Powered Games (2005) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 80★ 3.81 Fate (2005) Adventure by WildTangent (2005) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 80★ 3.74 Overlord II Action by Triumph Studios (2009) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 79★ 3.79 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Action by Arkane Studios (2006) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 72★ 4.31 Ys: The Oath in Felghana Adventure by XSEED Games (2005) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 73★ 4.12 Nobody Saves the World Indie by DrinkBox Studios (2022) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.83 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition Action by THQ Nordic (2016) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.78 Divinity II: Developer's Cut Action by Larian Studios (2012) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 77★ 3.58 Magicka Action by Paradox Interactive (2011) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 74★ 3.79 Evoland 2 Adventure by Plug In Digital (2015) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 74★ 3.65 Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy Casual by Opus (2012) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 75★ 3.25 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Indie (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 72★ 3.41 Gauntlet Slayer Edition Adventure by Arrowhead Game Studios (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 70★ 3.47