From Polygon · Rebecca Corgan · · 1m 40s
4 Upcoming Fantasy RPGs Better Than Waiting for a New Dragon Age
Dragon Age fans can skip waiting for a new title with these four fantasy RPGs that capture the series' spirit.
In brief
Dragon Age fans can skip waiting for a new title with these four fantasy RPGs that capture the series' spirit. Dragon Age fans can find similar gameplay experiences in four upcoming RPGs that emphasize companion dynamics and meaningful choices. Originally reported by Polygon.
Dragon Age's Strengths
Dragon Age games feature real-feeling companions, tactical combat, political intrigue, and choices that have lasting consequences.
“the fire’s burning low. the road ahead looks grim. the companion who has spent half your journey needling you clearly has something on their mind”
Dragon Age's Current Status
Former Dragon Age writer David Gaider stated the golden days are over, but four upcoming RPGs offer similar experiences.
“the golden days are over”
Solasta 2
Solasta 2 starts with a family of orphans from a religious order sworn against Shadwyn, offering tactical combat and faction influence.
“you lead the colwall siblings orphans from a household tied to a religious order sworn against an evil called shadwyn”
Solasta 2 Release Details
Solasta 2 is in Steam Early Access since March 2026 with a level cap of 4, aiming for 10 by 1.0.
“solasta 2 eases you into this never ending quest for balance by starting you off with your family”
Outward 2
Outward 2 features survival mechanics in Aurai with hunger, thirst, and weather challenges, plus faction choices.
“what if the dragon age origins prologue cast you as a vagrant with a bad attitude and no plan”
Outward 2 Release Details
Outward 2 releases February 8, 2027, with online and split-screen co-op support for friends.
“outward 2 will support online and split screen co op which means your companions can also be your i r l friends”
Fable
Fable lets players shape their hero's reputation and relationships in a world with 1,000+ handcrafted NPCs.
“dragon age taught us that the world should remember what you did”
Fable Release Details
Fable releases February 23, 2027, with a built-in rival named Isabel played by Hayley Atwell.
“this game’s not out yet but albion already has opinions about you”
Clockwork Revolution
Clockwork Revolution lets players rewrite past decisions with time travel mechanics affecting their present and future.
“if you ever wished you could replay your first dragon age campaign and fix just one decision”
Clockwork Revolution Release Details
Clockwork Revolution releases in 2027 with a focus on character relationships and time travel consequences.
“you’ll use a device called the chronometer to change key moments in the past”
Why These Games Matter
These games capture Dragon Age's essence of meaningful choices and companion dynamics for fans seeking similar experiences.
“dragon age games feature real feeling companions tactical combat political intrigue and choices that have lasting consequences”
Here's the gist
Dragon Age fans can find similar gameplay experiences in four upcoming RPGs that emphasize companion dynamics and meaningful choices.
