Dragon’s Dogma 2 is so close you can almost touch it, but sadly the most you can do right now is enjoy the incredibly extensive character creator – so you’ll have to find something similar to give you your fix in the meantime.
There was a time when a sequel to the 2012 fantasy RPG from Capcom felt like it would never happen, a pipe dream for a dedicated fan base who fell in love with the game’s unique combat and epic world which they can soon return to.
Below you can find all of the games that are similar to Dragon’s Dogma 2 and well worth giving a go while you wait for the much-anticipated sequel releasing on March 22.
How we chose the best games like Dragon’s Dogma 2
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Dragon’s Dogma, despite being part of a tried and tested genre, remains very unique because of the combat that allows players to climb any monster during a scrap. On top of that, it also boasts a bombastic story, plenty of customisation, and an exciting world to explore.
Hopefully, Dragon’s Dogma 2 can deliver on the above again, so below you’ll find seven games that capture at least some of that magic to enjoy in the build-up to release.
Best games like Dragon’s Dogma 2
7 – Shadow of the Colossus
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Shadow of the Colossus details & key features
- Platforms: PS5, PS4, PS3, and PS2
- Subscription Service: PlayStation Plus Extra
- Release date: 2005 (Remake 2018)
- Key features:
- A sense of scale unlike anything else
- One of the classic PS2 games
- Melancholic tale
Shadow of the Colossus was first released in 2005, yet there are still very few games like it today. It’s certainly very different from what we can expect from Dragon’s Dogma 2, except for one key detail: being able to climb the monsters you’re hunting. Few games can match the scale of Shadow of the Colossus, but it looks like Dragon’s Dogma 2 will come close.
6 – Dragon Age: Inquisition
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Dragon Age Inquisition details & key features
- Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC
- Subscription Service: EA Play
- Release date: 2014
- Key features:
- Detailed relationship building
- Interesting characters
- Plenty of exploration
Dragon Age: Inquisition is another example of BioWare’s ability to tell stories using fascinating characters. By the time you’ve completed your playthrough, which is packed with twists and turns, you’ll have fallen in love with your party members.
Despite the game now being 10 years old, it holds up well and is still a blast to play. You’ll also be getting into the series at a great time with the sequel set to release in the not-too-distant future.
5 – Final Fantasy 16
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Final Fantasy 16 details & key features
- Platforms: PS5 and PC
- Subscription Service: N/A
- Release date: 2023
- Key features:
- A strong story with amazing voice acting
- Epic Eikon battles
- Varied combat
If you like a spectacle with your gameplay, look no further than Final Fantasy 16. Some of the fights you witness are on a scale seen in very few games, but hopefully, Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be one of them. The narrative is consistently engaging and is expertly delivered by an incredibly talented voice cast which helps sell the complex relationships on offer.
4 – Baldur’s Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 details & key features
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Subscription Service: N/A
- Release date: 2023
- Key features:
- Charming cast of characters
- Fully realised world
- Tactical turn-based combat
I’ve tinkered with the character creator for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and it’s beyond extensive. So if you’re like me and you love spending hours designing and refining a character, then Baldur’s Gate 3 will be right up your street.
Another game with an interesting fantasy setting, whilst also offering some of the best relationships and characters games have seen in recent years. 2023 was an incredibly stacked year, but it didn’t stop Baldur’s Gate 3 from being recognised as one of the very best, even winning TRAN HUNG DAO School’s game of the year.
3 – Dragon’s Dogma
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Dragon’s Dogma details & key features:
- Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and PC
- Subscription Service: N/A
- Release date: 2012
- Key features:
- High fantasy world
- Epic monster fights
- Engaging class system
Sometimes, the closest you’re going to get to a new game is the previous iteration, so this would be a great way of testing if the series is for you – although there will no doubt be plenty of improvements in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Still, the original is where you can get a taste of the world and see why everyone talks about the monster fights. And if you’ve already played it, there’s nothing wrong with going back for a quick refresher on this world.
2 – Elden Ring
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Elden Ring details & key features:
- Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC
- Subscription Service: N/A
- Release date: 2022
- Key features:
- Detailed and vast open-world
- Huge arsenal of weapons to try
- Plenty of different monsters
Elden Ring is one of the more recent releases on this list and sees FromSoftware develop its tried and tested formula, unleashing it on one of the most interesting open worlds you will find in any game.
There’s always something to do with plenty of new weapons to try, NPCs in need of a favour and even the infamous Patches returns to show his smug little face. Even if Soulslikes aren’t your thing, this is the studio’s most approachable game yet and you can play it just in time for the upcoming DLC dropping in June.
1 – The Witcher 3
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- Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC
- Subscription Service: N/A
- Release date: 2015
- Key features:
- Amazing story set in the world of author Andrzej Sapkowski
- Deep roleplaying elements
- Unique monsters and enemies to confront
I thought long and hard about the most similar game to what we’re expecting from Dragon’s Dogma 2, and few seem to tick as many boxes as The Witcher 3. You’ll spend your time exploring stunning landscapes and completing all manner of different tasks while also hunting a plethora of monsters along the way. If that doesn’t sound like a Dragon’s Dogma game, I don’t know what does.
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