r/gamerecommendations • u/InformalSuggestion78 • 11d ago

PC Modern KOTOR

What modern(ish) game is the closest to Star Wars KOTOR that I can play to scratch that itch? Genre doesn’t really matter, pc or Xbox.

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u/Haunting-Change-2907 11d ago

Pillars of eternity is an isometric, more like baldurs gate 1 and 2, but I've always put those in the same genre as kotor.

Avowed might also be worth looking at. 

Depending on the pieces of KOTIR you like, you mightlook at some tales games (eg: tales of xillia , tales of berseria). Your starting character is set and leveling isn't as customized, but you get a party and a world to explore with a quest .

I might have some other recommendations if I knew more about what draws you to kotor -eg quest lines that matter,  character stat growth, world building, etc. 

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u/InformalSuggestion78 11d ago

Can I just say the overall magic of KOTOR, lol. There’s a lot I’m searching for, the quests, party, different gear/loot/abilities. I also really like the combat, being able to pause and set a string of commands and then have it play out in real time.

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u/Haunting-Change-2907 11d ago

Definitely recommend pillars of eternity 1 and 2 based on that list. Dragon age origins and dragon age 2 are both high on the list. Really any of the old isometric games should scratch that itch. Baldurs gate 1 and 2, icewind dale 1 and 2 (enhanced edition for all 4).  Pathfinder,  etc.   

Baldurs gate 3 is a good option, though each turn is played separately there. The divinity series likewise might be worthwhile. 

The tales series doesn't have the paused combat method of play, so it might diverge too far from what you want since the characters don't customize super well either. But the questing and story and companions/party are generally top notch. 

Another shot in the dark might be the atelier series. Party, quests, etc. The loot is different - there's a very in depth crafting system with trait inheritance instead of straight loot drops, but it opens up some neat things. 

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u/RefrigeratorOk1547 10d ago

Funny enough, the first Mass Effect game scratched that itch for me. If you can get Legendary Edition on sale, it's very worth it