Games Like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Worth Playing Next
Games like Wrath of the Righteous start with its own studio’s Rogue Trader, then trace the rules Pathfinder grew from.
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Finished Wrath of the Righteous? Here’s what to play next
The short answer
Play Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. It comes from Owlcat Games, the studio behind Wrath, and keeps the party-based, character-build design in a new universe. Its turn-based combat is fixed; Wrath lets you pick turn-based or real-time with pause. Want the same Pathfinder rules? That’s Kingmaker.
Pick by what you loved
- Same rules: Kingmaker
- Tabletop tactics: Solasta
- The rules’ ancestor: Neverwinter Nights 2
- Short and cheap: Icewind Dale
(Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Pillars of Eternity II are everyone’s picks, so we skip them.)
Rogue Trader: the closest modern successor
You trade Paizo’s high fantasy for Games Workshop’s grim science fiction.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Platforms: Steam (Deck Verified), GOG, Xbox, PS5, Switch 2 · Price: $49.99 list (verified 1 Oct 2026) · Length: 67–71 hrs main (community est.) · Mode: single-player · Rating: ESRB Mature (PS5/Switch 2 edition), Teen elsewhere.
Same studio as Wrath, same party-and-builds design.
You get a custom hero, companions and a very long campaign. Combat is turn-based.
Who it’s not for: Anyone put off by 40K’s grimness, or by the priciest list price here.
[Researched — Steam, PlayStation, ESRB, HowLongToBeat via Deku Deals, 1 Oct 2026]
Where to buy
⏱️ Verified 1 Oct 2026: Prices and sales change fast; confirm on the storefront.
Handheld? See our Baldur’s Gate 3 picks for Steam Deck.
Kingmaker runs on the same Pathfinder rules
A separate story, not a sequel; the PC edition excludes the DLC.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Platforms: Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux) · Price: $19.99 list (verified 1 Oct 2026) · Length: about 77 hrs main (community est.) · Mode: single-player; real-time with pause or turn-based · Rating: ESRB Teen.
Same studio, same Pathfinder rules, same party-based format.
Wrath makes you a mythic hero; Kingmaker has you ruling a kingdom. If the rules hooked you, it’s Owlcat’s other game on them.
Who it’s not for: Anyone wanting a gentler on-ramp: PC Gamer calls Wrath the better introduction to the rules.
[Researched — Steam, Common Sense Media (ESRB), community length estimate, 1 Oct 2026]
Where to buy
🛒 Steam
Solasta swaps Pathfinder crunch for 5e tactics
Solasta II, in PC-only Steam Early Access since 12 March 2026, added co-op in September; the first game is the finished one.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Platforms: Steam (Windows, Mac), Xbox, PS5 · Price: $29.99 list (verified 1 Oct 2026) · Length: about 39 hrs main (community est.) · Mode: single-player or 4-player online co-op · Rating: ESRB Teen.
Tabletop-style party building with turn-based tactics.
You build four heroes as at a tabletop, then fight in three-dimensional dungeons. Its ruleset is SRD 5.1, not Pathfinder’s.
Who it’s not for: Anyone chasing Wrath’s reactive story: one critic found the campaign flat for its length.
[Researched — PlayStation Store, Deku Deals (HowLongToBeat, ESRB), 1 Oct 2026]
Where to buy
The ancestor nobody lists: Neverwinter Nights 2
Two editions exist, differing in price and reviews.
Neverwinter Nights 2
Platforms: Windows (GOG, Steam) · Price: Complete $19.99 (GOG), Enhanced $29.99 list (Steam), verified 1 Oct 2026 · Length: 44–50 hrs main (HowLongToBeat) · Mode: single-player, co-op, multiplayer · Rating: ESRB Teen (Complete)
Built on D&D 3.5, the ruleset Pathfinder grew out of.
Pathfinder’s rules were built on 3.5, so NWN2’s feats and classes share Wrath’s lineage. Mask of the Betrayer, its second campaign, reaches level 30 (NWN2 wiki).
Who it’s not for: Anyone wanting modern comforts: the original’s online master servers are gone, and the Enhanced Edition’s Steam reviews are Mixed (47% positive).
[Researched — GOG, Steam, Paizo, HowLongToBeat, 1 Oct 2026]
Where to buy
Both bundle all three expansions. The Enhanced Edition adds controller support and crossplay; the original costs less.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, short and cheap
Older rules, an older engine, a much shorter campaign.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Platforms: Steam (Deck Verified), Switch, PS4, Xbox One, mobile · Price: $19.99 list (verified 1 Oct 2026) · Length: about 31 hrs main (community est.) · Mode: single-player or co-op · Rating: ESRB Teen (original release)
Build a six-hero party from scratch, in real-time with pause.
It adapts Second Edition rules, with both expansions included. Its Heart of Fury setting raises enemy power and XP gain.
Who it’s not for: Anyone who came for Wrath’s companion stories: you build most of this party yourself.
[Researched — Steam, ESRB, Deku Deals (HowLongToBeat), 1 Oct 2026]
Where to buy
🛒 GOG
For more short picks, see our short games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the wrong next step for this itch
BG3 runs on D&D 5e and stops at level 12; Wrath layers a mythic path on Pathfinder’s rules.
Why it isn’t the match
It’s excellent, just not for this itch. Loved BG3 instead? Try our games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
Buying notes at a glance
| Game | Platforms | List price | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Trader | PC, Xbox, PS5, Switch 2 | $49.99 | 67–71 hrs |
| Kingmaker | PC, Mac, Linux | $19.99 | ~77 hrs |
| Solasta | PC, Mac, Xbox, PS5 | $29.99 | ~39 hrs |
| Neverwinter Nights 2 | Windows | $19.99 / $29.99 | 44–50 hrs |
| Icewind Dale: EE | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One | $19.99 | ~31 hrs |
List prices checked 1 Oct 2026; lengths are community estimates.
Questions about games like Wrath of the Righteous
1. What’s the closest game to Wrath of the Righteous?
Rogue Trader, from the same studio, Owlcat Games. For the same Pathfinder rules, play Kingmaker.
2. Should I play Kingmaker after Wrath of the Righteous?
Yes, for the same rules: it’s a separate story, not a sequel, and PC Gamer calls Wrath the better introduction.
3. Is Baldur’s Gate 3 like Wrath of the Righteous?
Both are party CRPGs, but BG3 uses D&D 5e and caps at level 12, while Wrath adds mythic paths.
4. Are there turn-based games like Wrath of the Righteous?
Yes: Rogue Trader and Solasta use turn-based combat, and Kingmaker offers a turn-based mode alongside real-time with pause.
5. Is Neverwinter Nights 2 worth playing after Wrath?
If you want Pathfinder’s roots, yes: it runs on D&D 3.5. Complete costs $19.99 on GOG; the Enhanced Edition lists at $29.99.
6. What’s a shorter, cheaper game like Wrath of the Righteous?
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition: about 31 hours main story, $19.99 on Steam, both expansions included.
7. Is Solasta II worth buying now?
It’s in PC-only Steam Early Access, with co-op added in September. For a finished game, buy the first Solasta.
Most readers fresh off Wrath should start with Rogue Trader. Same rules: Kingmaker. Short on time or money: Icewind Dale. Curious about the roots: Neverwinter Nights 2. Prices verified 1 October 2026.
