Upcoming Games Like Baldur’s Gate 3 and What’s Actually Playable
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Upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3-style RPGs you can wishlist now
Four upcoming RPGs are worth wishlisting if you miss Baldur’s Gate 3: Solasta II (Early Access now), Starfinder: Afterlight (demo available), Dark Heresy (no date) and Exodus (April 7, 2027).
Want something playable tonight? See our guide to games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
At a glance: playable, dated, undated
| Game | Status | Platform | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solasta II | Early Access now | PC | $39.99 | ~10–15 hrs |
| Starfinder: Afterlight | Demo; Early Access undated | PC | Not announced | ~10 hrs (Act 1) |
| Dark Heresy | No date | PC, PS5, Xbox | Not announced | Not announced |
| Exodus | April 7, 2027 | PC, PS5, Xbox | Not yet listed | Not announced |
Verified October 2, 2026; lengths are developer estimates.
How we picked these four
Each needed a verifiable store status, a turn-based or companion-driven core, and a stated limit.
ℹ️ Age & Spend Note: Early Access means paying for an unfinished game. Under Steam’s refund policy, Early Access playtime counts toward the two-hour limit.
Solasta II: the one you can actually play today
Solasta II is the only pick here you can play right now.
Solasta II
Platforms: PC (Steam, Early Access) · Price: $39.99 (verified Oct 2, 2026) · Length: ~10–15 hrs (developer) · Mode: single-player, 4-player online co-op · Rating: mature descriptors on Steam; no ESRB/PEGI found.
Turn-based D&D-ruleset party combat with four characters you build.
Spells, sneak attacks and smites resolve turn by turn under SRD 5.2 rules. In co-op, players vote on dialogue.
Who it’s not for: Anyone wanting a finished campaign: Early Access is part of Act I, and recent Steam reviews are mixed (66% positive).
[Researched — verified against Steam, developer FAQ and update post]
⏱️ Verified Oct 2, 2026: prices change fast; a 20% sale runs to October 8.
Early Access timing
1.0 is targeted about a year after the March 12, 2026 launch (Steam page). The developer says it’s playable on Steam Deck; see our Steam Deck picks and co-op alternatives.
Starfinder: Afterlight, the sci-fi pick with a free demo
Starfinder: Afterlight is the sci-fi pick, and Steam offers a demo.
Starfinder: Afterlight
Platforms: PC (Steam, Early Access coming) · Price: not announced · Length: ~10 hrs Early Access, 40–60 hrs full (developer) · Mode: single-player · Rating: mature descriptors on Steam; no ESRB/PEGI found.
Turn-based party tactics with companions who judge your choices.
The full game uses Starfinder’s three-action combat system with six classes and six companions. Factions remember what you do.
Who it’s not for: Anyone wanting the whole story soon: Early Access covers Act 1 only, with Acts 2 and 3 expected around Q4 2027.
[Researched — verified against Steam page and developer Early Access FAQ]
Where it fits
Steam lists a 2026 Early Access release but no exact date. More space-set options are in our sci-fi games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
Dark Heresy: Owlcat’s grimdark party CRPG, no date yet
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has no release date as of October 2, 2026.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PS5, Xbox Series · Price: not announced · Length: not announced · Mode: single-player; Steam also lists online co-op · Rating: none found.
Turn-based party CRPG with fully voiced companions and weighty choices.
You lead an Inquisition warband through investigations, and each member’s morale shapes turn-based combat. Companions include a Catachan Guardsman and a Kroot mercenary.
Who it’s not for: Anyone wanting warmth or a quick release: the setting is grimdark and no date exists.
[Researched — verified against Steam page and Owlcat announcement]
What “no date” means
Steam lists Dark Heresy as coming soon. Owlcat opened a Steam alpha on December 16, 2025, reportedly limited to pre-order buyers; wishlisting is free.
Exodus is the companion-and-choices pick, not a tactics one
Exodus is not turn-based, so read it as a story-and-companions pick.
Exodus
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series · Price: not yet listed · Length: not announced · Mode: single-player · Rating: ESRB rating pending (developer)
Companion-led, choice-driven RPG from a studio of BioWare veterans.
It matches the part of Baldur’s Gate 3 that wasn’t combat: a crew of companions and choices the developer says shape the story. Combat is third-person action.
Who it’s not for: Anyone who wants turn-based tactics: this is an action RPG, so Baldur’s Gate 3’s combat won’t carry over.
[Researched — verified against Steam page, official FAQ and developer press release]
Date and platforms
Steam’s Exodus page lists April 7, 2027 as the planned release. For action-led alternatives, see our real-time RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3.
Divinity is the one you can’t plan around yet
Divinity is the obvious name, yet the latest coverage we found (June 2026) shows no release date or platforms.
What’s confirmed
Larian’s Swen Vincke told Bloomberg it’s a turn-based RPG launching first in Early Access and not expected in 2026, as Game Informer and Kotaku reported.
What isn’t
No date, window or platforms. Who it’s not for: anyone who needs a game to plan around.
[Researched — press reports of a Bloomberg interview]
What’s already out, and what to know before paying early
Two games that older lists still call upcoming are already out.
Already released
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game, launched August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, a co-op tactical RPG, launched on Steam on June 7, 2026.
Dates slip
Fable moved from autumn 2026 to February 23, 2027, so treat every date here as a target. Early Access builds change often: Solasta II added online co-op in Update 1 in September 2026. Check each store page for price and Early Access scope before paying.
Upcoming games like Baldur’s Gate 3: your questions answered
1. What are the best upcoming games like Baldur’s Gate 3?
Solasta II (Early Access now), Starfinder: Afterlight, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Exodus are the upcoming games like Baldur’s Gate 3 covered here.
2. Is Solasta II worth buying in Early Access?
Solasta II Early Access costs $39.99 for roughly 10–15 hours of Act I, and recent Steam reviews are mixed at 66% positive. Check Steam’s refund policy first.
3. When does Solasta II leave Early Access?
Solasta II’s 1.0 is targeted about a year after the March 12, 2026 Early Access launch, with no firm date.
4. Does Starfinder: Afterlight have a demo or release date?
Steam offers a demo, and Starfinder: Afterlight is listed for 2026 in Early Access, but no exact date is announced.
5. Does Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy have a release date?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Steam lists Dark Heresy as coming soon with no date; it’s planned for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.
6. Is Exodus turn-based like Baldur’s Gate 3?
No. Exodus is a single-player action RPG with third-person combat, built around companions and choices.
7. When does Exodus come out, and on which platforms?
Exodus launches April 7, 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Xbox Series, per the developer.
8. When is Divinity coming out?
Coverage through June 2026 shows no Divinity release date or platforms, and Larian’s boss reportedly said it’s not expected in 2026.
9. Which upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3-like games will come to console?
Exodus and Dark Heresy are planned for PS5 and Xbox Series; Solasta II and Starfinder: Afterlight list PC on Steam so far.
10. Is Solasta II playable on Steam Deck?
The developer says Solasta II is currently playable on Steam Deck and aims for Verified status at 1.0.
Which one to wishlist first
Start with the free Starfinder: Afterlight demo, then wishlist it. Add Exodus if companions matter more than combat. Buy Solasta II now only if you want D&D-style tactics tonight and accept a slice of Act I. Dark Heresy and Divinity can wait for dates.
