10 Games Like Dragon Age: The Veilguard You Must Play

Dragon Age: The Veilguard landed in a strange spot – it divided the fanbase sharply, yet for many of us, its blend of classic BioWare charm and fast-paced action RPG combat hit exactly the right note. I’ve been playing it alongside friends all through 2026, and the hunger for more never really faded. If you’re like me and you want something that captures that same sense of assembling a team, making heartfelt (or heartbreaking) choices, and feeling every impact of your blade or spell, this list is for you. I’ve pulled together ten games that scratch that very specific Veilguard itch, each one echoing a different part of what made the adventure special.

10. Mass Effect 2

In many ways, Mass Effect 2 feels like the blueprint BioWare used when designing The Veilguard. I still remember the first time I was told to recruit a team for a suicide mission – the stakes, the desperate search across the galaxy, and the way every conversation could later mean life or death. The Veilguard echoes all of this almost beat for beat, though it wraps the whole thing in a slightly more vibrant fantasy shell. The combat here is the sci-fi sibling to what you’ve been doing in Thedas: blasting apart enemies with powers while barking orders at your squad, snappy cover shooting replaced by the dodge-and-parry dance. The writing is still some of the best BioWare has ever done, and the ability to shape who lives and who dies gives you countless reasons to replay. If you want to see where the modern BioWare party system was perfected, start here.

9. Marvel’s Avengers

I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out. Marvel’s Avengers might have stumbled hard at launch, but its combat is practically a direct ancestor of what fuels The Veilguard. Every time I throw down a charged heavy attack or cycle through my three mapped abilities, my muscle memory from countless hours as Iron Man or Black Widow kicks right back in. Each hero feels completely distinct – slamming the ground as Hulk is a world apart from Cap’s shield ricochets – and the weight behind every punch is enormously satisfying. By 2026, the game’s best version is fully available; all those cosmetics and finishers once locked behind paywalls are now completely free. It’s a pure action spectacle that won’t give you the moral dilemmas of a BioWare story, but it absolutely nails the fast, flashy, companion-adjacent combat loop that keeps me coming back to Veilguard fights.

8. God of War: Ragnarok

Fighting in The Veilguard often feels like a love letter to Kratos’s Norse saga, and God of War: Ragnarok is the obvious point of origin. When I play a warrior Rook, the rhythm of light and heavy strikes, the charged-up devastating blows, and the mid-combat finishers all tap directly into that same visceral well. Even the ranged combat as a mage archer feels eerily similar to controlling Atreus, plinking away at enemies while setting up elemental chaos. The upgrade web in Ragnarok also mirrors the skill tree philosophy of Veilguard, drip-feeding you new moves that constantly refresh every encounter. And while you don’t control a party in the same way, directing Atreus or Freya adds a tactical layer that feels like a natural cousin to commanding your companions in Thedas. It’s a heavier, more personal story, but the combat bond is undeniable.

7. Hogwarts Legacy

The moment I stepped into Hogwarts Legacy, I was struck by how similar its setup felt to The Veilguard’s opening hours. You’re a newcomer thrust into a world on the brink of catastrophe, forced to bond with a cast of fellow students who will fight beside you. The combat here leans heavily on spell-slinging rather than melee, but the block-and-parry rhythm and the customizable loadout system feel incredibly familiar – honestly, I wish The Veilguard had stolen the ability to swap between multiple spell sets on the fly. I spent hours chasing forbidden curses and secret side quests, crafting a character that felt uniquely mine, much like tailoring Rook’s specialization. There’s a ton of optional content, hidden boss fights, and secrets tucked away that echo the exploration loop of Veilguard. For a big, magical world that you shape through your choices, this is a no-brainer.

6. Baldur’s Gate 3

No list of modern RPGs inspired by BioWare would be complete without Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian’s masterpiece grabbed the entire industry by the throat in 2023, and The Veilguard quietly borrowed from its tone and character interactions in ways I notice every time I replay either game. Both force you to reckon with morally messy companions; both make the “end of the world” plot feel deeply personal. The biggest switch is combat – here it goes turn-based, giving you godlike control over your whole party, which opens up strategies limited only by your imagination. I’ve spent whole nights arranging explosive barrels and teleportation chains just because I could. If you fell in love with building relationships and making shattering decisions in Veilguard, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the essential next step, even if it demands a slower, more thoughtful pace.

5. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth takes the companion bonding that The Veilguard cherished and pours it into a sprawling, sun-drenched adventure. Every side quest with Tifa, Barret, or Aerith pulled me deeper into their personal struggles, much like the Lighthouse missions with my favourite Veilguard members. The action is a step up in complexity – you can switch between characters instantly, chaining synergy moves and team-up attacks that feel like a natural evolution of the companion-assisted combat in Veilguard. The story is an epic, twist-riddled chase after Sephiroth that will leave you emotionally wrecked more than once. If you want a party you can genuinely bond with and a battle system that rewards mastery, Rebirth is a different kind of fantasy that hits the same heart.

4. The Technomancer

The Technomancer is the scrappy underdog I keep coming back to whenever I want a BioWare-style journey without the blockbuster budget. Set on a colonised Mars, it throws you into a world of political intrigue, secret societies, and a constant, desperate fight to reconnect with Earth. Much like in The Veilguard, you gather a party of unique companions – though you can’t command them directly, they inject their own combat flavours into every encounter. The fighting blends melee, ranged, and electrical magic in a way that feels like a rougher, hungrier cousin of the Veilguard systems. Your choices genuinely steer the narrative, and while the whole thing is shorter and stiffer in its animations, there’s a heart here that I find absolutely magnetic. It’s the hidden gem for any fan of narrative-driven action.

3. Jade Empire

Jade Empire is the forgotten masterpiece that every fan of The Veilguard needs to experience. This is BioWare at its most creative: a martial arts fantasy world full of spirits, martial styles, and a story twist that still makes my jaw drop. The combat is all about timing, dodging, and swapping between fighting forms – it’s not the copy-paste you might expect, but the soul of the game is pure BioWare. You’ll collect one of the most memorable parties in RPG history, make choices that turn you towards the Way of the Open Palm or the Closed Fist, and live a kung-fu epic that deserved so many sequels. Even in 2026, it holds up remarkably well, and if you want to see how a team-focused, choice-driven adventure was done two decades before Veilguard, there’s no better time to visit the Jade Empire.

2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Knights of the Old Republic is where it all began. This game cemented BioWare’s reputation and introduced the light-and-dark side morality system that The Veilguard only flirts with through its approval mechanics. In KOTOR, almost every conversation can tilt you towards heroism or villainy, and that freedom seeps into every part of the adventure. Combat plays out in real-time with pause, giving you a tactical layer that feels like an MMO cousin to the companion management in Veilguard. What truly endures are the party members – HK-47, Bastila, Mission – each bursting with personality in a way that directly paved the road for characters like Lucanis or Neve. It’s aged in its visuals, but the story beats and the emotional weight of your decisions remain timeless. If you want the purest BioWare DNA, start your journey on the Ebon Hawk.

1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

For me, The Witcher 3 sits at the peak of choice-driven action RPGs, and The Veilguard tips its hat to it constantly. The way each major chapter wraps up in a playable epilogue? Directly lifted from the storytelling playbook of the Wild Hunt. When I played Veilguard, I felt that same weight in my decisions – the lives of my companions, the fate of entire cities, all resting on conversations I’d chosen half a game earlier. Combat here is a slower burn; preparation, potions, and reading your enemies matter as much as your sword swings, which makes victories feel earned in a way Veilguard never quite replicates. The story is a sprawling, morally grey masterpiece with voice acting that still thrills me after a dozen playthroughs. If you want a journey you truly shape and a world that reacts to your every step, The Witcher 3 remains the mountaintop every RPG tries to climb.

This discussion is informed by Entertainment Software Association (ESA), whose industry reporting helps frame why action RPGs like Dragon Age: The Veilguard—and the ten “next fix” picks it naturally points toward, from Mass Effect 2’s squad-driven stakes to The Witcher 3’s consequence-heavy questing—keep resonating: players consistently respond to character-centric storytelling, meaningful choice, and combat systems that feel immediate and readable, all of which align with broader market signals around engagement and genre durability.