Rank 01Why this
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- $34.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Games like The Bard's Tale Trilogy
- 35 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Bard's Tale Trilogy also play
The closest matches to The Bard's Tale Trilogy: The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Wizardry 8, Legend of Grimrock, Might & Magic X - Legacy, and The Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Shares grid based movement with The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2012
Rank 04 
Might & Magic X - Legacy
Why this: Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
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The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Grid-Based Movement and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Bard's Tale Trilogy
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 76% of 471 reviews
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- 4Might & Magic X - Legacy
Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 64% of 1,724 reviews
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- 7The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Also Grid-Based Movement and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 84% of 388 reviews
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- 19Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
Shares auto mapping and grid based movement with The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 75% of 182 reviews
- 20The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 68% of 458 reviews
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- 24Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
Also Remake and Turn-Based, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
- 80% of 1,671 reviews
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Krome Studios, inXile Entertainment
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 989 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Grid based dungeons demand tactical positioning
- Legacy mode offers brutal authentic challenge
- Nostalgic throwback to 80s crpg design
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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Rogue
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Bard's Tale Trilogy at current Steam store prices.
Paper Sorcerer
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
Why this: Shares auto mapping and grid based movement with The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
King's Bounty: The Legend
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
FATE
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Old School, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Crown Trick
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Dungeon Crawler, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Monsters' Den: Book of Dread
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Path of the Abyss
Why this: Also Grid-Based Movement and Party-Based RPG, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Torchlight
Why this: Same retro mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Bard's Tale Trilogy, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Dungeon Crawler, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Moonring
Why this: Also Grid-Based Movement and Turn-Based Combat, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Vampire's Fall 2
Why this: Also CRPG and Old School, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Reverse: 1999
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
More from Krome Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Krome Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Why this: Same retro mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Toy Soldiers: Complete
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
Blade Kitten
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Bard's Tale Trilogy.
About The Bard's Tale Trilogy
The closest matches to The Bard's Tale Trilogy: The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Wizardry 8, Legend of Grimrock, Might & Magic X - Legacy, and The Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Bard's Tale Trilogy is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Wizardry 8 and Legend of Grimrock — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its auto mapping and grid based movement. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Bard's Tale Trilogy: The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Is The Bard's Tale Trilogy worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 989 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 20 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Grid based dungeons demand tactical positioning
- Legacy mode offers brutal authentic challenge
- Nostalgic throwback to 80s crpg design
- Quality of life updates respect the original feel
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
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People who play it also play: The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Wizardry 8, Legend of Grimrock
Frequently asked about The Bard's Tale Trilogy
Can I run it?
Does The Bard's Tale Trilogy run on Steam Deck?
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Bard's Tale Trilogy cost?
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Bard's Tale Trilogy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Bard's Tale Trilogy are The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut, Wizardry 8, Legend of Grimrock.
Who developed The Bard's Tale Trilogy?
The Bard's Tale Trilogy was developed by Krome Studios, inXile Entertainment and published by inXile Entertainment.